By Thomas Maher THE Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) has announced a significant step forward in the journey to redevelop the Lakeland Forum with a report too recommending a tender that would cost around £57.4m to be given to councillors for a decision on April 15. At a council meeting held in the […]
Fermanagh woman battling to claim pothole damages
A LOCAL woman has been left furious following difficulty in making a claim after her car hit a pothole causing damage. Ciara from Belleek was traveling on the Lough Shore Road on Saturday evening when just before the Magho view point coming from Enniskillen, she hit a pothole and as a result, got a puncture. Ciara […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]
Fermanagh club miss out on major financial boost
THE chairman of Ballinamallard United has said the club is being “frozen out” when it comes to money after they missed out on significant financial investment from governing body UEFA. UEFA recently confirmed the launch of its solidarity payment scheme, with the aim of supporting smaller nations who are not in local action on a […]
Fermanagh firm receives multi-million investment
A FERMANAGH-BASED manufacturer has said it’s “proud to be at the forefront” of the production industry after it agreed a multi-million pound funding package to boost its development. RE-KKUR, which is located at Lisnaskea Business Unit, has revealed that it’s the beneficiary of a £3.75 million investment from Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern […]
Fermanagh greengrocer fears for the future
A LOCAL greengrocer has said it’s “absolutely scandalous” that supermarkets are selling bags of fresh vegetables for around 10 and 20 pence as fears grow over the future of the high street. John Gallagher took over ‘Gillens’ Greengrocers’ in Church Street in Enniskillen in 2013 but like all greengrocers across the North, he’s concerned for their […]
Fermanagh house prices rise by 6% in the past 12 months
HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]
Fermanagh youth are hopping on the charity shop trend
LOCAL charity shops have soared in popularity among the younger generation in recent years, but why? Whether the reason is financial, sustainability or just trying to find a designer item for a bargain, the millennial and Gen Z generations are turning the charity shop stigma of it being for the older generation around and Fermanagh is hopping on […]
Fermanagh charities receive major funding support
Three charities in Enniskillen have each received a £1,000 grant from SPAR NI, as part of its Community Cashback Grant initiative. The Aisling Centre Company, The Cedar Foundation and Positive Futures are three of 20 recipients selected from over 900 applications that came from grassroots organisations, registered charities and community groups from across Northern Ireland. […]
Fermanagh Community Transport threatened again
FERMANAGH Community Transport (FCT) is again under threat as proposed cuts are set to see the organisation’s budget reduced even further. Despite the growing need and demand across the rural community in Fermanagh for the organisation’s services, it remains in the firing line. “The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on the rural elderly and disabled here,” FCT […]