“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 […]
Council pays tribute to Duke but no minute’s silence
TRIBUTE: ALL FIVE main political parties in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council paid tribute to Prince Philip following his death last week but, a request to hold a miniute’s silence in his honour was refused by the Council Chairperson. Chairwoman Councillor Diana Armstrong said while she understands the sentiments behind a minute’s silence it was […]
Council seeks legal advice over stroke responses
“There is something almost sinister about the fact almost 4,000 signatures and consultations have disappeared.”
Public urged to have say on plan to help tackle carpark
The Council is taking “a partnership approach” to tackling the problems, and has said it is making progress.
Plan could see dual carriage to Belfast and Sligo
Ambitious plan could be a “game changer” for Fermanagh.