WITH reports mounting that a deal has been struck for The Slieve Russell Hotel, the thought of it being sold is not a bittersweet moment for its ex-owner Séan Quinn. The announcement of the new owner of the popular Ballyconnell hotel is expected soon, but the former billionaire businessman is unconcerned about who the next proprietor […]
Enniskillen man admits off-licence burglary
PRE-SENTENCE reports are to be prepared after charges of burglary and criminal damage were accepted. Patrick Felix McGrory (55) from Derrin Park, Enniskillen entered a petrol station off-licence as a trespasser with intent to do unlawful damage to the building or anything therein. He then damaged windows and a vehicle windscreen and bonnet. Offending occurred […]
Contractor named for redevelopment of Lakeland Forum
THE redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum came a step closer to fruition after local company, GRAHAM, was appointed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council as the contractor to finalise the design. This flagship Council project will see the construction of a new state-of-the-art leisure, health and wellbeing hub in Enniskillen, designed and built to […]
Countdown to Ryan’s album launch
COUNTRY music star Derek Ryan said he had “great fun” collaborating with one of Ireland’s top singers on the release of a new single, as the countdown begins towards his next album launch. The Carlow singer, who lives in Enniskillen, is set to take another major step in his music career later this month when he releases […]
Fans left disappointed after Oasis ticket sale
MANY Fermanagh Oasis fans were left disappointed over the weekend when they were unable to secure tickets for the recently announced 2025 gigs. Noel and Liam Gallagher announced last week they had put their differences behind them, confirming the band’s reunion. The tickets went on sale at 8am on Saturday morning on Ticketmaster when fans waited […]
Mannok sale ‘no surprise’ to Quinn
WHEN a Turkish company bought a 94.7 per cent stake in Mannok last week, the building materials and packaging group made up of assets once owned by Fermanagh man Sean Quinn, it came as no shock to the former tycoon. The company was bought by Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings for €330m (£278m). Local management will still […]
Council shoots down Sunday trade proposal
A PROPOSAL to designate Enniskillen and Lisnaskea as ‘holiday resorts’, which would allow large stores to open for longer on Sundays, has been rejected by Council officials. Under current legislation, large stores over a certain size are only allowed to open for a limited number of hours, from 1-6pm, on Sundays in the North. During the […]
Fermanagh prepares for first-ever Pride celebration
History will be made in Enniskillen this weekend when the town plays host to Fermanagh’s first ever Pride parade.
Indecent child images accused teen returned to custody
The teenager, who is accused of indecent child imagery, reportedly maid disturbing commentary about the children murdered in Southport.
Announcement expected on Lisnaskea health centre
Speaking to Fermanagh elected representatives, the Health Minister has said he expects to make the announcement “in the coming days.”