FERMANAGH firm Mannok has withdrawn a planning application for a new quarry operation in Cavan just days before the local Council were due to make a decision on it. Mannok says it intends to submit a fresh planning application for permission for the proposed development near Ballyconnell, however. County planners in Cavan were due to […]
Mannok celebrate success at Export & Freight awards
MANNOK has been celebrating picking up a coveted award at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards 2024. The building products giant took home the Safety Award at the gala event at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast, where they were also nominated as a finalist in the Transport Manager of the Year Award category. Around 600 […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc in Derrylin to meet with campaign group Keep Recycling Local (KRL) and hear how recycling materials separately helps keep valuable materials within the local circular economy. The visit was hosted by KRL which, along with Encirc, Enva and Bryson Recycling aims to stop valuable glass, paper and other recyclable […]
Top marks for creative St Ninnidh’s entrepreneurs
The enterprising pupils of St Ninnidh’s PS in Derrylin have been basking in all-Ireland glory after beating off tough competition to be named the country’s top ‘Creative Pioneers’. The P7 class had been competing in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, which put the pupils’ creative talents to the test. Following brainstorming sessions with and presentations to […]