LOCAL members of Rotary Ireland are looking forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from all over the island to its annual conference which will take place at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Create Hope in the World’ and the Rotary Club of Enniskillen which […]
Looking for love? Bundoran could be the place for you
LOVE will be in the air in Bundoran over the weekend when the World Matchmaking Festival begins, with Ireland’s biggest-ever indoor danceathon featuring 35 bands in four venues also taking centre stage over 10 days and nights. The event at the popular Donegal seaside resort kicks-off on Friday (September 29) and runs to Sunday, October 8. […]
Lakeland Forum’s development plans get thumbs-up
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has approved planning permission for the redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The redevelopment will be the Council’s ‘biggest capital spend’ ever as well as being the first leisure centre building in Ireland to use Passivhaus design standards. It is anticipated that the full business case for the project will be presented […]
Troubles legacy chief to act as peacemaker
FORMER senior police officer Peter Sheridan has said he is ‘absolutely committed’ to carrying out his role as the head of investigations of a new Troubles legacy body. The controversial Troubles Legacy Bill came into law yesterday (Tuesday), the Northern Ireland Office confirmed. The Bill passed the final stage of scrutiny, Royal Assent, on Monday. Mr Sheridan, who is […]
£12m Carrybridge Hotel and Marina plans get green light
THE demolition of the Carrybridge Hotel and Marina in Lisbellaw and construction of a new £12 million hotel in its place has been given the go-ahead. The redevelopment was approved at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council planning committee meeting last Tuesday night. In January, plans were revealed for a future £12m revamp of the hotel, […]
Graft keeps Barney going
IF Barney McHugh is anything to go by, hard work is what makes for a long life. He has been working at Rockfield Quarry in Donagh since he was 16. Now 84 years old and in great health, grafting is what it’s all about for Barney. “Working certainly hasn’t done me any harm. I’ve been working […]
Fermanagh cancer charity celebrates World GO Day
Genevieve Irvine, the co-founder of local cancer support organisation SWELL (Supported We Live Life), emphasised the importance of the event.
Ukrainian workers thrive in Irvinestown
Both women are working at Mahon’s Hotel and are attending Erne Integrated College, after fleeing the Russian invasion.
‘I’m sorry’ – Quinn apologises for interview outburst
Séan Quinn has apologised for his behaviour in an interview with the Sunday Independent.
Quinn book out now
SEÁN Quinn’s long-awaited autobiography is on sale in bookshops this week. Published by Red Stripe, it is also available to order online and an official launch of the book is scheduled to take place at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan later next week. The book was originally to be published in May, but legal […]