Major new Enniskillen retail complex plan forging ahead


PLANS to transform the shopping landscape with a new retail complex in Enniskillen appear to be progressing. A sign has been erected advertising a major retail and leisure park “commencing shortly” off the Cornagrade Road.  A proposal for the development of ‘Lakelands retail and leisure park’ is currently out for consultation, with planning permission pending […]

Stronger sterling makes it a good time to head south!


IF you’re heading south or  jetting off to the sun now is a good time to get good value on the euro. The recent surge in strength of Sterling has seen the currency rise close to its highest level against the Euro since the EU referendum over three years ago. The demand for Euro in […]

Defacing of Irish sign ‘is racist vandalism’


THERE has been public outrage following an attack on a bilingual sign posted for Crannog Way, Enniskillen, with the Irish translation for Crannog Way being defaced by vandals using black paint. Local councillor Tommy Maguire condemned the attack saying, “This type of racist vandalism is completely unacceptable. The local community campaigned hard to get these […]

Shutting up shop…retail sector still struggling


THE struggles facing the High Street in Enniskililen are increasingly evident in Enniskillen with a worrying amount of shops and other business premises lying vacant with shutters down.  Belmore Street alone,  for example, has a total of ten vacant premises. Turn the corner to Forthill Street and there’s several more. A similar story unfolds along […]

Enniskillen busker hopes to spread a little happiness


IT WOULD would be impossible for Fermanagh folk not to recognise the face of local busker Krum Maguire, who has been brightening up the streets of Enniskillen with his outstanding musical talents for over a year now.  Despite suffering from a minor cold, due to the “occupational hazard” that comes with performing in unpredictable weather, […]

‘Crippling’ hike in rates leaves pubs on the brink


A SELECTION of local pub owners are now facing “uncertain times” following the massive increase to business rates by the ‘Land and Property Service’ (LPS) across the county.  Despite promises made by the LPS and the Department of Finance (DoF) to be “fair and effective” in the rebalance of business rates, the Herald has learned […]

Fears Fire Service cuts ‘putting money before safety’


THERE are fears the Fire Service is putting balancing its budget before public safety concerns.  The NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) recently met with a delegation of local councillors, who were concerned about the reduction of full time staff at Enniskillen station from five to three, supported by a part time service.  It has […]