RURAL pubs across the county are preparing for another “body blow” as growing suspicion mounts as to whether or not Stormont will give the green light for wet-only pubs to reopen next Monday. Publicans remain dubious after Stormont’s “quick change of plan” for pubs to reopen back in July had been swayed after the South […]
Bundoran braced for a late start to the summer season
THE rain pelted down but failed to put a dampener on the spirits of business owners enthusiastic to get back to trading this week as they reopened their doors to visitors. Day trippers and those hoping for a weekend break by the sea received welcome news that Bundoran was looking forward to welcoming them back. […]
Leisure centre closed for the rest of the year
Popular Bundoran tourist attraction will not reopen its doors until next year.
Bundoran beach regains Blue Flag
BUNDORAN has regained its Blue Flag status, having temporarily lost the hallmark for beach quality last year. The popular beach was one of several local to Fermanagh that was included in this year’s list of Blue Flag awards, with Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, and Rosses Point all also recognised by the international committee for their high […]
Bundoran ranked one of the world’s cleanest beaches!
BUNDORAN has been recognised as one of the ‘cleanest’ beaches in the northern hemisphere! The town is celebrating winning silver in the inaugural Blue Flag International Best Practice Award, which saw the town coming second out of 4,500 beaches and marinas that had applied for a Blue Flag this year. The entries had been from […]
Sea Sessions latest casualty of crisis
Sea Sessions, held in Bundoran attracts crowds of festival goers from both north and south of the border each year.
All quiet on the western front…
OVER the sunny Easter weekend there were fears some in Fermanagh may make the unnecessary journey across the border to enjoy the beaches in Donegal, but thankfully it was all quiet on the western front. Speaking to the Herald after what was most likely the quietest bank holiday Monday the town has ever seen, tourism […]
Anger as crowds flock to beaches despite virus
LOCAL people have been up in arms since images emerged across social media on Sunday with regards to the mass of people gathered on both Bundoran and Rossnowlagh beaches, making things appear ‘normal’ while the midst of a pandemic. Although guidelines issued by both governments across the country advised people to stay in-doors, it would […]
Dogs’ deaths at beach is linked to lethal poison
DOG walkers have been urged to exercise vigilance when out and about with their dogs. In Fermanagh and Donegal dog owners have raised concerns about alleged incidents where dogs were harmed while out walking in public places. In Enniskillen members of the public have urged dog owners to be wary of discarded waste including broken […]
Beach boost for Bundoran!
Welcome news comes after two previous closures at strand during the summer months over fears in relation to pollution