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 […]

A third of households struggle in poverty


A THIRD of households in the Fermanagh and Omagh District are living in poverty, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities. The extent of the issue was outlined at the launch of the local council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, unveiled during a special event at the Strule Arts Centre last Thursday. The strategy aims […]

Patrick Treacy to star at Kinawley buffet


LOCAL Country music star Patrick Treacy is set to entertain a large crowd who are expected to turn out to the Kinawley Community Centre for their much-anticipated Christmas Festive Buffet. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of the event on December 8, which will see a range of food and treats available by Florencecourt-based […]

Official opening of new McDonald’s in Enniskillen nears


WORK is ongoing at a steady rate at the new McDonald’s in Enniskillen as its opening date gets closer. Excitement is building in the town and the county as the much-anticipated new site for McDonald’s prepares for its opening, on November 27, four weeks from today (Wednesday). Major development has been ongoing at the former TP […]

Demand will be ‘exceptional’ at foodbanks this winter


THE manager of a Fermanagh foodbank is anticipating “an unreal strain on capacity” as pensioners and elderly residents in the county prepare for yet another unprecedented winter. Over recent years, between the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed, local households have been facing even more financial burdens over the cold winter months. While […]

Chef Neven Maguire films locally in Enniskillen


THE talents of a Fermanagh chef are set to be on full display on our TV screens later this year after he teamed up for a special collaboration with his former mentor Neven Maguire. Glen Wheeler from Enniskillen restaurant ‘28 At The Hollow’ recently opened the doors of his establishment to Blacklion chef Neven Maguire and […]

New McDonald’s in Enniskillen in ‘final stages’


FERMANAGH drivers have been dealing with more traffic disruption in Enniskillen as the “final stages of construction” on the much-anticipated new McDonald’s site kicked off last week. A temporary pedestrian route has been put in place since last Wednesday and it’s expected to remain in place for two weeks, until September 25, while a new […]

Chef Neven Maguire is cooking up a storm


Blacklion chef Neven Maguire recently entertained large crowds and showcased his top culinary skills at one of Ireland’s largest music festivals which attracted thousands of people to Donegal. Neven Maguire, who owns and runs the award-winning and highly rated MacNean House & Restaurant, was one of the star attractions at the hugely popular and recent […]