THE home of Fermanagh GAA is set for an almost half-a-million pound upgrade, it has been confirmed. In his address to the County Convention at the South West College on Monday night, Fermanagh’s Safety and Facilities Committee chairman, Sean Donnelly, revealed the latest plans for Brewster Park. Estimated to cost £420,000, all of the old […]
Plans to develop new Irvinestown caravan park
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PLANS have been lodged for what could be a major new tourist facility in Irvinestown. Planning permission is being sought to develop a new caravan park adjacent to the Bawnacre Centre. The application also outlines plans for an amenity building, a storage shed and a package treatment in a significant boost to his business. Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Enniskillen Royal Grammar set for major transformation
EXCITING developments are on the horizon for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School as plans for the redevelopment of the old Portora school site have been officially passed. The new site proposes an extension, along with improved access and parking facilities, while also keeping listed buildings, including Portora House and Steele Hall. Since the merger of Portora Royal and […]
Plans progressing for Enniskillen aeropark
FRESH plans have been submitted to build a new holiday destination at St Angelo Airport, which it is hoped will attract aviation enthusiasts to the area. A planning application had been submitted this time last year for the development of ten self-catering ‘hanger homes’ a the Enniskillen airport. That plan also included the development of a private clubhouse, […]
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 […]
Lidl takes lead in £15m Lakelands project
PLANS to develop a cinema and bowling alley at the much-anticipated £15 million Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park have taken a new direction, with a Lidl supermarket now becoming the primary focus, rather than leisure facilities. Originally, the project at the former Unipork site included proposals for five retail units, a six-screen cinema, a hotel, […]
MLAs focus on infrastructure, healthcare, economy in 25
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]
Flushing out issues on Devenish Island
By Ciaran O’Neill FEARS that visitors could go to the toilet around historical monuments are behind plans for a new loo on a Co Fermanagh island. Thousands of people visit Devenish Island on Lough Erne each year to walk around the ancient ruins on the uninhabited island. At present, the only toilet on the island […]
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 […]