THE principal of St Michael’s College has praised his students for their “hard work, dedication, resilience and talent” after they excelled in the classroom and on the sporting front. Pupils at St Michael’s College enjoyed strong GCSE results with 90 per cent of students achieving seven grades at A* to C level, with 40 per […]
European award for the Belmore Court and Motel
THE owner of the Belmore Court and Motel has said it’s an “extraordinary honour” after it was named as the winner of an awards ceremony which celebrated the best in European hospitality. The Enniskillen-based hotel was named as the GuestRevu GREAT Awards in a competitive European category, with the ceremony held at the prestigious Tapa […]
Top award for Belle Isle Estate Hotel
CELEBRATIONS were high at the recently sold Belle Isle Estate Hotel after the Lisbellaw castle was named as the ‘Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards. The recognition comes after it was confirmed that Belle Isle Estate Hotel has been bought by the well-known Crawford family from Lisbellaw, which now owns […]
Special recognition for Enniskillen cafe
THE owners of The Gourmet Grocer in Enniskillen have said they’re “proud” after they scooped a major award in recognition of the success of the business which celebrated its first anniversary. The Gourmet Grocer, owned by the Cassidy Hospitality Group, was recently named as a finalist in the ‘Neighbourhood Store of the Year’ category at […]
Nomination nods for Fermanagh business
THE Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen said it’s “an extraordinary honour” after it received four award nominations at a ceremony which celebrates the best in the global hospitality industry. The Enniskillen establishment, owned by Terry McCartney, was shortlisted for four accolades at the prestigious and distinguished GuestRevu GREAT Awards, for the second year running. It […]
John-Ross is flying the flag for Fermanagh
IT’S been a phenomenal 15 years for Greentown Environmental which, under the leadership of the 2024 Fermanagh Herald Business Person of the Year, has been growing faster and further than the invasive species its team often battle. With a strong background in the environmental maintenance sector, John-Ross Armstrong set up Greentown back in 2010 as a weed control […]
Marking a real landmark year for Charlie’s Bar
IT’S survived a world war, decades of Troubles, countless recessions, and a global pandemic, but nothing can hold Charlie’s Bar back, with the much-loved pub continuing to strive and thrive well into its 80th year. Worthy winners of this year’s Fermanagh Herald Landmark Achievement Award – which recognises milestone moments and the collective achievements of a business – Charlie’s […]
Student success celebrated at Erne Integrated College
A SPECIAL celebration was held at the Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen to honour the “the outstanding achievements of our students”, 30 years after the school was established. The student population has grown at the Erne Integrated College since it was set up in September 1994, with many pupils going on to excel inside and […]
Fermanagh volunteers win prestigious national award
FERMANAGH locals Lizzie Hogg and Thomas Maguire have won the prestigious Marsh Trust Award for Museum Learning, in partnership with the British Museum. The pair, who have both been volunteering at Castle Coole for almost 15 years were honoured at a ceremony in London last Monday. The Marsh Awards celebrate outstanding volunteers in museums and […]
Principal encourages St Mary’s students to ‘dream big’
A PRESTIGIOUS event unfolded last week as students and staff gathered to celebrate achievement and ambition at St Mary’s College, Irvinestown annual prize ceremony. The evening was filled with celebration of pupils academic success but also recognising talent and effort that the students have displayed in the last year. Guest speaker Sinead Quinn took to […]