DONAGH could be in line for a boost to its residential housing, that is if planners give the go ahead for 10 new houses. A planning application has been submitted for the development of new houses on the Moorlough Road close to the village. The applicant, Newpark Homes Ltd propose the development of a mix […]
Stronger sterling makes it a good time to head south!
IF you’re heading south or jetting off to the sun now is a good time to get good value on the euro. The recent surge in strength of Sterling has seen the currency rise close to its highest level against the Euro since the EU referendum over three years ago. The demand for Euro in […]
Expansion plans on track as St Kevin’s keeps growing
THINGS are finally on the move for St Kevin’s College, after a three- year halt on decision making in Stormont put a hold on major extension plans for the school. Despite this, “new hopes” have emerged since the Executive got back to business – with plans to have a “considerable” amount of extension work completed […]
Shutting up shop…retail sector still struggling
THE struggles facing the High Street in Enniskililen are increasingly evident in Enniskillen with a worrying amount of shops and other business premises lying vacant with shutters down. Belmore Street alone, for example, has a total of ten vacant premises. Turn the corner to Forthill Street and there’s several more. A similar story unfolds along […]
Man(25) is arrested after major drugs haul
A “large quantity” of drugs has been found in a public area in Lisnaskea following a separate case relating to the arrest of a 25 year old male at a property in Carrowshee for possessing Class C tablets, cash and a selection of phones. A statement from Police in Fermanagh said, “Fermanagh and Omagh DST […]
St Kevin’s is rated top school in the North!
League tables confirm Lisnaskea college is best for GCSE results
‘Crippling’ hike in rates leaves pubs on the brink
A SELECTION of local pub owners are now facing “uncertain times” following the massive increase to business rates by the ‘Land and Property Service’ (LPS) across the county. Despite promises made by the LPS and the Department of Finance (DoF) to be “fair and effective” in the rebalance of business rates, the Herald has learned […]
Fears Fire Service cuts ‘putting money before safety’
THERE are fears the Fire Service is putting balancing its budget before public safety concerns. The NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) recently met with a delegation of local councillors, who were concerned about the reduction of full time staff at Enniskillen station from five to three, supported by a part time service. It has […]
Plans to bring back old Lisnaskea snooker hall tabled
A GROUP of community-minded Lisnaskea people have come together to re-open an old snooker hall in the town. Once a popular haunt of young people in the area, the old snooker hall closed down several years ago, leaving a void in the social scene of the town. Now, a group of local people have formed […]
Daughter fears for dad’s (85) health after burglary
FOLLOWING the horrific burglary of an 85-year-old pensioner’s home in Lisnaskea, his daughter Alva Hunter, who lives in Australia, has spoken out against the perpetrators who attacked the family home when her elderly father was out for the evening. Speaking to the Herald she said, “Obviously this has been such a traumatic event for my […]