Savills has announced the sale of Erneside Shopping Centre, the dominant retail destination in Enniskillen, for £12.4 million. The transaction reflects a net initial yield of 14.93%. The purchaser is Muntermellan Ltd and the shareholders are also the owners at Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park, Craigavon. The scheme currently generates a net operating income […]
Minister to add £1.5m to tackle road safety
By Callum McGuigan THE INFRASTRUCTURE Minister has announced a further £1.5m for road safety programmes while on a school visit in Fermanagh. Minister Liz Kimmins was welcomed to Erne Integrated College last week to talk with students about road safety. The Minister said, “Too many families, friends and communities are devastated by serious and fatal road traffic […]
Fermanagh GAA county team expenses rise by £97,000
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FERMANAGH’S county team expenses increased by £97,897 over the past 12 months, the ‘Herald understands. Katie Crudden, from Crudden Dolan Ltd, confirmed that the county team expenses for Fermanagh GAA for 2025 stands at £596,412, which is a significant jump from £498,515 for 2024. In a breakdown delivered to the County Convention on Monday, it […]
Major boost for female entrepreneurs in Fermanagh
FEMALE entrepreneurs in Fermanagh have welcomed news that there will be new programmes set up to enhance and develop their businesses and industries. Three programmes, ‘WeBuild’, ‘WeGrow’ and ‘WeScale’, are to be delivered as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme and led by InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest NI and Enterprise Ireland. Beginning next […]
Fermanagh rallies to raise funds for Bright Eyes
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COMMUNITIES across Fermanagh have been coming together to try to save Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary. Fermanagh’s largest and longest-established animal sanctuary announced last month that it could be facing closure unless it received urgent financial support. After more than three decades of rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats, Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary announced it could […]
Multi-million boost for tourism sector in Fermanagh
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TOURISM businesses in Fermanagh could be set for a major cash injection after the Council received £4.5 million in funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently confirmed it had received the funding allocation from the Northern Ireland Department for Economy, following on from their pledge to support organisations. In January, […]
Fermanagh entrepreneur launches new venture
FERMANAGH businesswoman Catherine Maguire has launched an exciting new venture – Oaks and Archdale, a premium hamper business offering luxury hampers showcasing local and Irish produce. The project is a labour of love for Catherine, who is well known as the owner of The Vineyard Off-Licence and Castle Archdale Service Station. It brings together carefully curated selections of fine […]
Concern as veterinary medication bills set to increase
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CONFUSION is growing among Fermanagh farmers, pet owners, and vets as major changes to animal medicine rules take effect in January. Under the Windsor Framework, a UK-EU agreement on goods moving from Great Britain into the North of Ireland, access to veterinary medicines for pets and livestock could become more restricted. Although the Government has […]
Concern in Fermanagh over school meals 50p price hike
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FAMILIES across Fermanagh are bracing themselves for another financial hit, with the cost of school meals set to rise by 50p. The increase comes as the Education Authority announced sweeping cost-saving measures to address a £300 million shortfall in its budget for the year ahead. Organisations such as Home-Start and the Enniskillen Foodbank say the move risks […]
Fermanagh businesswoman launches new venture
FERMANAGH businesswoman Catherine Maguire has launched an exciting new venture – Oaks and Archdale, a premium hamper business offering luxury hampers showcasing local and Irish produce. The project is a labour of love for Catherine, who is well known as the owner of The Vineyard Off-Licence and Castle Archdale Service Station. It brings together carefully curated selections of fine […]