Meeting hear concern and conspiracies on Lakeland Forum


By Niamh McGovern A DRAWN out discussion on the redevelopment plans for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum saw councillors butt heads at a recent meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Forum has been cause of much conflict within council, with some members expressing ‘severe reservations’ about the project on a regular basis. At the […]


New Lakeland Forum won’t include a sauna and steam room


THE Council is certainly feeling the heat after it was confirmed that there are no plans to include a sauna or steam room in the new multi-million pound Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The Enniskillen leisure centre is set to close later this month until 2027 for the much-anticipated redevelopment project, but serious questions have being raised […]


Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closure postponed until 2025


The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is to remain open until well into the New Year, the Herald understands. Speculation had been mounting that the Forum was set to close next week for its long-anticipated redevelopment. It’s now understood that an extension has been granted to its planned closure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently met to […]


Fermanagh Lakeland Forum planned to close until 2027


THE Council has released details of the alternative leisure facilities it is putting in place for the planned redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum, which is expected to take more than two years to complete. The Council is due to meet in December to make the final decision on the proposed multi-million pound, state-of-the-art development of the […]


Council urged to pause Fermanagh Lakeland Forum plans


THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Lakeland Forum could cost every man, woman and child in the Fermanagh and Omagh area around £300 each, the Herald can reveal. Work had been expected to begin on the project this month, however, the Council has now been urged to immediately halt all decisions on the development and pause the project until local rate-payers […]


Concern for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum jobs


WHILE the Council has insisted it is committed to protecting jobs, staff at the Lakeland Forum are concerned for their futures as a result of the planned redevelopment of the Enniskillen leisure centre. Major union GMB has stated it previously received assurances from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that all jobs at the Forum would […]


Accessible bikes are a huge hit at Forum Fun Day


AT the recent JustUs sports event at in Enniskillen, the Lakeland Forum’s accessible bikes proved the biggest hit of the day. Unfortunately, despite the joy they bring to many, the accessible bikes are simply not that accessible! Shelley Cowan, founder of JustUs explained that, unlike other areas including Omagh, those who fancy a cycle cannot simply call up […]


Lakelanders complain to Council about Forum plans


THE ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders has warned any closure of the Lakeland Forum, without an alternative pool being provided, will have “a profound impact” on the club and its swimmers for years to come. The Forum is set to undergo a multi-million pound modernisation redevelopment, and while no date has set yet for when this will begin, it is expected the […]


GALLERY: Festive cheer at Enniskillen Park Run


A LARGE crowd turned out to the Lakeland Forum on Saturday, December 23, for the final Park Run in Enniskillen of the year. The Christmas-themed run was an extra special milestone for Patricia Hutchison who took part and completed her 100th event. Check out our gallery of pictures below! To read more on this story […]