THE PLAN to dual the main Enniskillen to Sligo road is still on the agenda. However, as always, funding could be a long time coming. The ambitious plan to upgrade the A4 from Ballygawley to Belcoo, and then the subsequent N16 from Blacklion to Sligo, has been floated for many years, and while the funds may not […]
Nomination nods for Fermanagh business
THE Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen said it’s “an extraordinary honour” after it received four award nominations at a ceremony which celebrates the best in the global hospitality industry. The Enniskillen establishment, owned by Terry McCartney, was shortlisted for four accolades at the prestigious and distinguished GuestRevu GREAT Awards, for the second year running. It […]
DV8 returns to the high street in Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN High Street is set to see a shopping boost with a popular clothing chain planning to open a new store just in advance of Christmas. DV8 Clothing, who currently trade in the town through its Erneside based store will be opening a second location on the high street. The store which sells over 40 top fashion clothing […]
Fermanagh drivers waiting over 61 days for MOTs
FERMANAGH motorists are waiting for up to 61 days to book an MOT appointed as new figures reveal that the Enniskillen test centre has the fourth longest waiting list in the North. It comes after it was revealed that waiting lists for MOTs at the 15 Drive and Vehicle and Agency test centres in the North […]
Fermanagh road crash victim named locally
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply shocked following the death of much-loved Mark Johnston who died following a one-vehicle collision in Lisnaskea on Thursday morning. Mr Johnson, formerly of Gallooon Road in Derrykenny, Newtownbutler, died tragically after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road (Lisnaskea – Derrylin Road). A talented […]
Fermanagh public warned over convincing scam
CALLOUS scammers have been taking advantage of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with convincing text messages claiming to be from the government circulating locally. The messages, which vary slightly, claim to offer residents access to government cost of living support schemes and ask receivers to update their personal details, usually with a short deadline […]
Major recognition for the Killyhevlin Hotel
The Enniskillen hotel has been awarded a prestigious AA 4 Silver Star.
UPDATE: Man dies following Fermanagh road collision
A MAN has died following a single-vehicle collision which occurred on the Newbridge Road (Lisnaskea – Derrylin Road) in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). “Police received a report, shortly after midnight, of a single vehicle collision on the Lisnaskea Road,” a statement from Inspector Cherith Adair said. “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from […]
Fermanagh mourns death of much-loved Mark Lyons
Formerly of Rockfield Park in Belleek and Plymouth in England, Mr Lyons passed away following a short illness.
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed due to serious accident
THE Newbridge Road (Lisnaskea – Derrylin Road) remains closed and Emergency Services are at the scene following a ‘serious road traffic collision’. “The Lisnaskea Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed following a serious road traffic collision,” said a Police statement. “The road is likely to remain closed for several hours so please seek an alternative […]