FERMANAGH was left saddened following the death of the late Jim Heuston who was a ‘great community and parish man’ and was renowned for his role in the development of rural roads. Formerly of Macknagh in Lisnaskea, Mr Heuston passed away peacefully, aged 87 years old. Mr Heuston was one of six-children born to Philip […]
Mannok to resubmit plans for new quarry in Cavan
FERMANAGH firm Mannok has withdrawn a planning application for a new quarry operation in Cavan just days before the local Council were due to make a decision on it.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 […]
No, Fermanagh was not hit by an earthquake!
A tremor registering 1.6 on the Richter Scale was recorded in the Clabby area of Fermanagh last week.
Mannok quarry plans blasted by campaigners
MANNOK’s plans to develop a new quarry pit near Ballyconnell in Cavan have been blasted by campaigners. A community group has been formed by locals called ‘Ballyheady – say NO to Quarry – Save Nature’ to oppose it as they claim it will threaten a historical site and the natural habitat there. The group held a public meeting last month […]