A LONG-AWAITED McDonald's drive-thru in Enniskillen could be open  as early as this year. 

According to a McDonald's spokesperson, it is hoped that the introduction of a new McDonald's drive-thru at the former TP Toppings garage will be complete "by Q4" (quarter 4).

A McDonald's spokesperson said: "Whilst works have begun, we currently have no fixed opening date, but are working towards a completion in Q4 this year."

The McDonald's development will entail a modern freestanding single-storey McDonald’s restaurant with drive-thru, car parking, landscaping and associated works, including customer order displays.

DUP MLA., Deborah Erskine, welcomed the news.

"It is wonderful to see the old TP Topping site being redeveloped, which will certainly be a boost to Enniskillen," she said. 

"I know many people who have said for quite some time that they would like the convenience of a drive-thru for Enniskillen McDonald's, so this development will be welcome. 

"Throughout the project, I have been in touch with McDonald’s representatives, to ensure the project reached this stage. 

"As a public representative who continues to fight for investment and job creation in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, it is good to see that further jobs will be created from this project, which will boost our local economy overall.”