A YOUNG Fermanagh mum has spoken out about the lack of suitable activities and support for children with additional needs in the area, describing the situation as both ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘frustrating.’ Emma Brown, 25, lives in Lisnaskea with her husband Ryan and their three children, Jenson (5), Hudson (3), and Delilah-Rose (1). Both Jenson and Hudson […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea is now one step closer to its planned state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound new school building. On Friday, staff, members of the school’s Board of Governors, and representatives from the construction and architectural firms gathered in the school’s main hall to sign the contract for the project. The development will include 11 new […]
Outrage at changes to Fermanagh retail park
THE new application to add an additional retail unit instead of the much anticipated leisure facilities at Lakelands Retail park has been met with huge backlash from the public with hundreds rejecting the application on the online portal. Joanne Cox objected to the new plans and said, “A town the size of Enniskillen has adequate […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closure postponed until 2025
The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is to remain open until well into the New Year, the Herald understands. Speculation had been mounting that the Forum was set to close next week for its long-anticipated redevelopment. It’s now understood that an extension has been granted to its planned closure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently met to […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum planned to close until 2027
THE Council has released details of the alternative leisure facilities it is putting in place for the planned redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum, which is expected to take more than two years to complete. The Council is due to meet in December to make the final decision on the proposed multi-million pound, state-of-the-art development of the […]
New play parks for development in Fermanagh
RESIDENTS in Roslea and Donagh are being encouraged to share their views on the community play park facilities as Fermanagh and Omagh District Council carries on with its major development plans. The Council recently confirmed that it’s going to be heading up a drop-in session at Donagh Millennium Hall on Tuesday, September 24, to discuss future development at […]
Fermanagh Hotels to battle it out for top gongs
SOME of Fermanagh’s leading hotels and short-stay locations are set to go head-to-head for glory at the prestigious and renowned Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards. The Manor House Country Hotel, located in Killadaes in Enniskillen, has been shortlisted for two accolades at the major awards ceremony which celebrates the best in business in the North. Run […]
Fury as Fermanagh play park vandalised
TEMPO residents have said it’s “disappointing” that the ongoing development at the new play park facility in the village has had to be delayed and postponed due to vandalism incidents. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has recently committed to redeveloping the play park in Tempo as part of their ‘Play Park Strategy 2020-2030’ which has […]
Update on Fermanagh Geopark development plans
PLANS for two exciting developments within the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark are progressing, though both will take plenty of time and money to complete. Earlier this year the ‘Herald revealed the details of proposals for a multi-million pound development of Lough Navar Forest, which is officially part of the UNESCO-recognised Geopark. These plans include a new visitor centre, car […]
Fermanagh play parks reopen after improvement works
THE Council has confirmed the reopening of the Community Centre and St Davog’s Play Parks in Belleek following improvement works as part of the Council’s ongoing Play Park Strategy. The improvement works at both play parks provide a range of enhanced, accessible and inclusive play facilities for children and young people across the local area. This […]