The upcoming works have been described as an ‘ambitious project’ which aims to breathe new life into the historic building.
Opinion split on Enniskillen leisure complex plan
The consultation on the development is ongoing with authorities set to make a decision after the consultation period has run its course.
Shock as ‘one of a kind’ Gael Malachy dies unexpectedly
The unexpected death of an Enniskillen Gael, described as ‘one of a kind’ has shocked the local community. Malachy McRoe aged 73 years, died on Sunday evening at his Cornagrade Road home. A true Enniskillener, born between the bridges, in Paget Square, he took an active interest in Gaelic games, particularly his first love, Hurling.. After […]
Social media frenzy after animal bones found
“THERE’S a killer on the loose” sang Thin Lizzy in a song that could have been the theme tune for Enniskillen last week, when panic gripped the town that a crazed child murderer was roaming the streets. In a classic case of Chinese whispers and an over-active rumour mill, fears were raised on Tuesday evening […]
‘Losing seven stone has turned my life around’
A LOCAL woman who has shed over seven stone has spoken about how her weight loss journey saved her life. Beverley Elliott, from Enniskillen was 20 stone when she retired from work at the age of 35 due to ill-health. Beverley has a lung condition and while she knew losing weight would not cure her, […]
Outrage as ‘Scrooge-like’ DVLA clamp over 30 vehicles
THERE has been widespread outrage right across the county about the increase in cars being clamped over road tax and other issues. The DVLA clamp-down is aimed at car owners that haven’t got their cars properly taxed and over 30 vehicles have been clamped here since Sunday. Some of the vehicles clamped may have been […]
Enniskillen dump in line for £1.7m upgrade
THE ENNISKILLEN dump is set to get a state-of-the-art upgrade. The Drummee Recycling Centre, just outside the county town, is to share a funding pot of £1.72 million, which the Council hopes will help it meet its 2020 recycling rate target of 50 percent. Currently, a total of 48.7 percent of all local waste is […]
Calls for action as traffic grinds to stand still
AN URGENT review is needed of Enniskillen’s traffic system, with the town already in gridlock even before the Christmas rush begins in earnest. That was the call from one of the town’s councillors, in the wake of ever growing congestion. For the last couple of weeks in November, and more so now that December is […]
Spate of burglaries at homes across county
HOMES in the Enniskillen and Fivemiletown areas were targeted by burglars on Monday. A total of four burglaries were knowingly reported in the areas on Monday. Police are now appealing for witnesses following the series of burglaries on Monday 2 December. Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said, “It was reported that some time between 5pm and […]