Readers have their say… ‘Enniskillen needs a Primark’


‘Enniskillen needs a Primark’ is the overwhelming view of Fermanagh Herald readers on Facebook.  Recently, the Herald covered multiple stories about vacant buildings in Enniskillen town centre and  Primark was the top suggestion to revive the shopping scene. Currently, people from Fermanagh are travelling to Omagh, Derry or Sligo to visit the fashion giant, but […]

Shopping property goes on market with £2m price tag


THE director of Houstons Department Store has insisted there is no threat to the business despite the store being up for sale for £2 million, making it one of the most expensive commercial properties to go on the market here in recent years. This retail property with three occupied outlets on High Street and Cross […]

Students urged to open up about their mental health


AS students settle into a new academic year at college calls have been made for greater support for young people at university in the North.  This comes following the second sudden death of a student in the Holyland area of Belfast within a week.  With many students in Fermanagh looking to Belfast for university opportunities […]

New business units snapped up in town centre complex


LOCAL businesses have made a big move into a brand new modern business centre in Enniskillen town centre. Abbey House, better known locally as former tax office was left vacant when the Revenue Services and associated jobs were moved out of Enniskillen. The new facility has received a lot of interest and businesses are already […]

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Local developer snaps up TP Toppings site


A LOCAL private developer has bought the site of one of Enniskillen’s most prominent businesses.  After spending less than three months on the market, the site of TP Topping Ltd has been sold. The property was placed on the market for £1.5 million in July, but it is not yet known what the buyer paid as […]

Students in climate charge protest


SCORES of students took to the streets of Enniskillen to protest against climate change.  On Friday, many students gathered at The Diamond to highlight the threat they say climate change poses to humanity and the world.  The protest was among many taking place across the world, with students and workers walking out of their daily […]

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Fermanagh patient’s disgust as waiting list grows


A LOCAL patient who has been waiting years for treatment has hit out at both the health service and our politicians for failing the people of Fermanagh.  David Mace, who lives outside Enniskillen is in the middle of two eye surgeries. He had been told he would have to wait six weeks between the cataract […]

Brazen burglars raid four houses in same street


RESIDENTS OF an Enniskillen housing development have been left shocked and frightened after brazen burglars broke into four homes in the one street in the space of a few hours on Saturday evening. The thieves, who stole a wide range of valubles from the homes including sentimental jewellery and the homeowners’ medication, struck at The […]