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Clogher remains a town of tradition, trade and togetherness.
Summary
Clogher experienced the wettest January in 150 years, yet its main street and long-standing shops and services continued to serve the local community.
Content
Clogher endured exceptionally heavy rain in January, reported as the wettest in 150 years. A recent visit found the rain had eased but the town's atmosphere remained undimmed. The main street continues to function as a busy thoroughfare between Enniskillen and Ballygawley and supports a mix of long‑running shops and newer owners. Local services such as the Post Office, a community café and outreach groups continue to serve residents.
Local details:
- January was reported as the wettest in 150 years, and some residents remarked on the prolonged spell of rain.
- The main street links Enniskillen and Ballygawley and saw steady traffic of cars, tractors, lorries and motorcycles during the visit.
- Kerr's Tyres was recently taken over from William and Sharon Fannin, whose family ran the garage for more than 70 years; manager Brian Raeside noted a warm reception.
- Desmond Wilson said he began working at the garage on June 8, 1960, and worked there until 2020.
- Robinson's NISA houses a Post Office and a sorting office employing 17 people, covering a wide local area from Kelly's Inn to the Colebrooke River.
- The Hope Centre offers weekly activities and a café in the old courthouse, and Wm Stockdale & Son remains a long‑standing hardware supplier now run by Peter Robinson.
Summary:
Local shops, family businesses and community projects have kept services and social spaces open despite the heavy weather. Undetermined at this time.
