THE presence of the zebra mussel is still taking its toll on local waterways. Invasive alien zebra mussels have been identified in the Erne system since the 1990s, however recent surveys show their numbers and the sites where they are found have increased significantly, which now includes the Lower Bann. The zebra mussel is a […]
‘Whoever buys the Slieve Russell, good luck to them’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
More road rage for Enniskillen drivers
IF you think traffic in Enniskillen is a nightmare today, think again – it’s about to get worse. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and Evolve gas distributor have revealed plans for even more roadworks in the county town over the coming weeks. As if that’s not bad enough, it will coincide with all the local […]
Fermanagh priest recalls the horror of Holy Cross
A FERMANAGH priest has reflected on the role he played in one of Northern Ireland’s most frightening sectarian standoffs after it was among 889 declassified government files released to the public last week. The Holy Cross Primary School dispute in 2001 made headlines around the world as loyalist residents staged protests against Catholic families walking their […]
Fermanagh hospitality costs among highest in UK
THE hospitality sector in the North continues to pay higher wages, food, drink, and energy costs than their counterparts in Britain, a survey has found. Research by Hospitality Ulster, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and UKHospitality has revealed that almost every hospitality business in the UK has seen steep increases in wages, […]
Fermanagh rowers show how real progress can be made
A local peace group has said the success of two Fermanagh rowers at this year’s Paris Olympics was all brought about by turning tragedy into hope.
Abandoned dog ‘Dior’ finds happy home in Fermanagh
THE Fermanagh community has shown again what animal lovers they are by finding a home for a lonely, unwanted dog. Last week the Herald highlighted the plight of a cockapoo-cross dog named ‘Dior’ who was suffering from extreme depression and anxiety after being abandoned in the county. Fermanagh residents took to social media in a bid to help ‘Dior’ find […]
Fermanagh Best Kept awards get into another fine mess
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s (FODC) Best Kept Awards are starting to get messy.