ONE OF Fermanagh’s most historic parks is to get a major makeover, however it unfortunately has to be closed for the whole of the summer to allow the work to be carried out. Last week the Council announced Forthill Park will close on April 12 to allow the £200,000 refurbishment works to get underway. With […]
Forthill Park: the quietest beauty spot in Fermanagh?
THERE’S little doubt that Forthilll Park in Enniskillen is one of the county town’s most attractive public spaces. The trouble is it is woefully underused, not enough people seem to know about it, and by and large it lies empty for most of the year. Although major plans are being put in place to develop […]
Glorious day at Forthill as big crowds flock to picnic
Blue skies and sunshine – the perfect day for a picnic in the park! A big crowd of young and old enjoyed a day of fun and games in Forthill Park on Easter Monday. The ‘Picnic in the Park’ event, which is organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, included an exciting Easter egg trail […]
Bid to restore Forthill to its former glory
The half-a-million pound make-over will hopefully encourage use and improve accessibility to the oft-forgotten haven in the centre of the town.
Man threatened to kill his partner after taking phone
Nine months in prison and two year ban from harrassing or pestering injured party
Enniskillen’s ‘hidden park’ in line for a £100,000 revamp
FERMANAGH’S premier civic park, the Forthill Leisure Grounds, is in line for a badly-needed revamp that’s estimated to cost £100,000.
Monument is open despite fencing surround
Metal fencing has surrounded the monument at Cole’s monument in Forthill since before the G8 summit – but the council insists that it is still open to the public.