Trading Standards Service (TSS) has recently seized over £22,000 worth of fake toys, including Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters merchandise, Lego figures and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch products. The items were seized from a number of high street retail premises and shopping centres. Some were sold for £80, potentially misleading buyers into thinking they […]
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 […]
M&S move sparks debate on Enniskillen’s retail future
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AS yet another business prepares to relocate from the town centre to the new Lakeland Retail Park, concerns are growing within the community about the future and vitality of Enniskillen’s traditional high street. Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to move its Enniskillen store from Erneside Shopping Centre to the retail park, where […]
M&S move sparks debate on Enniskillen’s retail future
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AS yet another business prepares to relocate from the town centre to the new Lakeland Retail Park, concerns are growing within the community about the future and vitality of Enniskillen’s traditional high street. Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to move its Enniskillen store from Erneside Shopping Centre to the retail park, where […]
Fermanagh shoppers shocked by food price hike
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SHOPPERS in Fermanagh are feeling the pinch at the tills after it was confirmed that food price inflation has rose to its highest level in almost 18 months, as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. Major concerns have been raised by residents who are lamenting the cost of essential items with the British Retail Consortium confirming […]
Fermanagh shop prepares for major redevelopment
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THE owner of Castle Archdale Service Station, which celebrated 10 years in business, is looking forward to an “incredibly exciting” chapter after they confirmed major redevelopment plans. Catherine Maguire, who acquired the Lisnarick business in May 2015, has announced a significant £700,000 investment plan which is expected to retransform the shop and foreground. Plans are […]
Home Bargains applies to have planning condition relaxed
IN THE latest installment of the planning saga that is the Lakelands Retail Park, Council officials have backed an application to relax the strict delivery conditions for one of the site’s big name brands. Home Bargains is one of several major retailers due to take up residence at the new development at the site of […]
Huge turnout for launch of John’s Follom history book
ALL roads led to Aghadrumsee recently, as the family, friends and dear neighbours of the late John Mohan gathered to launch his long-awaited local history book. Over 350 people turned out for the launch of the long-awaited ‘All Roads Lead to Mohan’s of Follom: The Life and times of a Country Shop 140 years in […]
Fermanagh shows support for supermarket plans
THE FAMILY behind a popular local business has thanked the community for the overwhelming support its shown for their plans to expand. Rooney’s Eurospar on the Cornagrade Road in Ennsikillen recently lodged plans to demolish the supermarket and rebuild it – a plan that will create around 10 new jobs. The business currently employs around 65 people, […]
New Lidl projected to turnover £12m in Enniskillen
THE massive turnover of Fermanagh’s biggest supermarkets has been revealed, with Asda alone turning over a whooping £40 million a year. The figures were disclosed in a report by Council planners, which recommends granting permission for a controversial new Lidl store in Enniskillen. In their report, the planners carried out an assessment on the health of the county’s […]