THERE are few roads in Fermanagh that don’t feel ‘forgotten’, however even those that are top of the queue for upgrade have seen very little improvement in recent memory. Top of that list would be the notorious A32 Enniskillen to Omagh road which, as the main route between two of the biggest towns ‘west of the […]
Views wanted on Donagh and Roslea play park upgrade
THE LOCAL community is being asked to share its views on the future development of two local play parks. Fermanagh and Omagh Council is seeking the views of local residents on the development of facilities at Donagh and Roslea play parks. Drop-in events will be taking place at Donagh Millennium Hall and Roslea Cross Community Playgroup, […]
Armstrong queries long-term implications of A5 upgrade
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has called on Stormont to “engage in meaningful dialogue” with affected farmers after the green light was given for the A5 dual carriageway. Campaign groups and residents across the North were left relieved when John O’Dowd, Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, confirmed a much-needed £1.2 billion upgrade of the A5. The […]
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
More homes to be included in broadband upgrade scheme
THOUSANDS of more homes are to be added to the rural broadband improvement scheme, it was announced recently. The £165 million Project Stratum, which is currently being rolled out by Fibrus, aims to provide superfast broadband to thousands of local homes that receive unworkably slow broadband speeds. Since the roll out of the scheme, however, the […]
Popular park to be closed all summer for revamp project
ONE OF Fermanagh’s most historic parks is to get a major makeover, however it unfortunately has to be closed for the whole of the summer to allow the work to be carried out. Last week the Council announced Forthill Park will close on April 12 to allow the £200,000 refurbishment works to get underway. With […]
Fears parts of Fermanagh missed in broadband upgrade
THERE have been claims some areas of Fermanagh were left out of a recent public consultation for much-needed broadband improvement as a result gaps in the county’s postcode system. Households and businesses across Fermanagh had been urged to check if their postcode had been included on a list of areas due for an upgrade, as […]