THE owners of The Gourmet Grocer in Enniskillen have said they’re “proud” after they scooped a major award in recognition of the success of the business which celebrated its first anniversary. The Gourmet Grocer, owned by the Cassidy Hospitality Group, was recently named as a finalist in the ‘Neighbourhood Store of the Year’ category at […]
WATCH: New Menarys shop opens in Enniskillen
LEADING department store group, Menarys, opened their new shop in the former Houston’s store at 1-3 High Street in Enniskillen on Wednesday (September 25). Menary’s has been a popular choice for Enniskillen shoppers since first opening in the town in September 2018. The launch of the new premises in the county town included a chance to win £200 […]
Primark responds to Enniskillen retail park speculation
AFTER much speculation, Primark has not ruled out the possibility of opening in Enniskillen. This comes after the long-awaited Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park announced on social media that they could soon be open for business. In a statement posted to the retail parks social media recently, titled “exciting progress update,” a spokesman for the developer’s Elm Grange, […]
Fermanagh Family devastated by blue badge criticism
THERE was an outpouring of outrage on local social media at the weekend after a father and son were falsely accused of abusing their disability parking badge in Enniskillen. The family had displayed their blue badge, which belonged to the teenage son, while in a car park in Enniskillen. They were left shocked when they returned to their vehicle to a note stating […]
New retailer revealed for retail and leisure park
Lakeland’s retail and leisure park has announced a big brand who will be joining the complex. The park revealed that Home Bargains will be one of the shops to be trading when it is completed. They announced on Facebook on Saturday 4 May, “No more driving to Omagh for bargains for your home, we’re bringing […]
Big changes to Enniskillen business scene
THE business merry-go-round has been spinning in Enniskillen lately, with new shops popping up and others moving on. After seven years of operating in Townhall Street, Granny Annie’s bar and restaurant has changed hands. Local businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has taken ownership of the property and it will continue to operate as a bar and restaurant, […]
Why thrifty thinking works for Nathaniel
By Nathaniel Nkoma THRIFT shops help expand fashion, give clothes a second life and help the disadvantaged. In communities around Fermanagh thrift shops bring people together and foster a positive atmosphere. I talked to Debbie Keys, the store manager of ForSight: a local thrift shop in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, who was positive about the current status of local thrift shops. She feels […]
New Cavan Tesco won’t hit Enniskillen traders
“I think we will still get our Southern shoppers to be honest.”
Republic day-trip shoppers boost Enniskillen businesses
SHOPPERS coming over the border from down south are “critical” to Enniskillen’s local economy. Noelle McAloon of the Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) says that Republic of Ireland car number plates are a welcome sight as day-trippers from over the border are boosting the town’s coffers by spending their euros here. A number of residents […]
Spend Local deadline extended for a week
All applicants who have not received a card must check their email accounts today and respond before noon tomorrow.