£1 billion border peace funding plan submitted to EU Commission


A €1.1 billion cross-border peace programme, which could see millions in funding coming to Fermanagh, has been submitted to the European Commission. The ‘Peace Plus’ programme, which combines the previous INTERREG and PEACE cross-border funding strands, cover the period from 2021-27 EU programming period, and will support projects across the North and in the bordering counties of […]


Brexit secretary visit does little to allay border fear


FEARS are growing in Fermanagh for the future of the border backstop now prime minister Theresa May has announced her resignation.  Last week, during a trip to the Quinn plant in Derrylin, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay tried his best to assure the people of Fermanagh there was nothing to worry about with regard the change […]