“The Council has taken a decision and we now await the Department’s direction as to how to proceed.”
Contractors appointed to ‘The Wide Awake Way’
WORK is progressing on a plan to create a looped walk in Enniskillen, connecting various residential areas of the town. Last week the Council announced it had appointed contractors to build ‘The Wide Awake Way’, part of the Enniskillen Paths Project, which will see approximately 5km of pathways built or improved in the Devenish area, […]
Dog owners reminded to ‘Bag it, bin it’
“Dog fouling is one of the most unacceptable and offensive types of litter on our streets and open spaces.”
Exciting adventure begins for Workhouse bursary holders
Craftsmen get to work on unique restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse.
No fun! Calls for Council to improve playparks
“Parents and children have nowhere to go that is easy and safely accessible if they are looking for a quick break.”
Councillors clash over response to Brollagh closure
“They haven’t even tried to fight to keep the school going.”
£3.25m workhouse project will restore heritage hub
FUNDING: A CONTRACT has been awarded to QMAC Construction Ltd., for the construction and restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse Entrance Block, a historically significant B2 listed building. £2,343,000 was awarded by the National Lottery heritage Fund to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in partnership with the South West College, to undertake the major capital project to […]
Fracking research to continue despite opposition
DESPITE the strong local opposition to fracking in Fermanagh being repeated time and time again, Economy Minister Diane Dodds appears intent on continuing with “research” on the practice here in the county. As reported in the Herald last week, the consultancy firm hired by the Department of the Economy to carry out the research into […]
New initiative to develop Devenish Island experience
THE Council, on behalf of the Devenish Island Development Partnership has launched a new initiative, the Devenish Island Experience Ambassador programme to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination. The partnership is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, heritage champions, businesses and community organisations who have a close connection and affinity […]
DUP abstains from Council motion opposing fracking
LOCAL DUP councillors have abstained from a motion which sought clarification as to why a consultancy firm hired by the Minister for Economy Diane Dodds, has not given priority consideration to environment and public health in its research. The motion, which was tabled by the SDLP’s John Coyle at the April Fermanagh and Omagh District […]