Fermanagh man continues appeal for children’s shoes


DYLAN Quinn is continuing to appeal for children’s shoes as he plans for 16,000 pairs of shoes to be laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast on Sunday. Each pair of shoes will represent a young life that has been lost due to the conflict in Gaza since October 2023. The Enniskillen dance artist […]


Singer Sinéad Quinn stars at Irvinestown concert


FORMER ‘Fame Academy’ runner-up Sinéad Quinn returned to her hometown of Irvinestown this week for a special concert which celebrated 40 years of the popular Bawnacre Centre. The much-loved talent was confirmed as the main act at the gala concert last night (Tuesday) at the Bawnacre Centre, with well-known Country music star John Glenn also […]


WATCH: Fermanagh man heads up Shoes for Gaza appeal


By Charlotte McCutcheon and Katrina Brennan ON SUNDAY November 24, 16,000 pairs of shoes will be laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast. Each pair of shoes represents a young life that have been killed due to the war in Gaza since October 2023. Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn has initiated the event and […]


Former Seán Quinn wind farm in Fermanagh up for sale


A WIND farm founded by Sean Quinn in Fermanagh has been put on the market just as the former tycoon is trying to get it back. The Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in Gortmullan, Derrylin, was reportedly put up for sale in recent weeks by its UK owners, with a sale likely by Christmas. In September, Mr Quinn approached […]


Slieve Russell Hotel sold to Cavan ex-pat


THE new owner of the Slieve Russell Hotel said the deal “all ran smoothly” after he acquired the Ballyconnell property which once was one of the most prized possession owned by Seán Quinn. Melbourne-based construction company, The Brady Group, owned by Cavan-man Tom Brady, recently completed the acquisition of the hotel, for what’s believed to be […]


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FERMANAGH firm Mannok has withdrawn a planning application for a new quarry operation in Cavan just days before the local Council were due to make a decision on it.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 […]


Irish-owned Melbourne group bids for Slieve Russell


A MELBOURNE-based property group has emerged as the latest potential buyer for the Slieve Russell Hotel. The Brady Group, owned by Irishman Tony Brady and his family, has bid below the €35 million asking price set by agents for former billionaire Seán Quinn’s once most prized possession, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. The company is one of Australia’s largest […]


‘Whoever buys the Slieve Russell, good luck to them’


WITH reports mounting that a deal has been struck for The Slieve Russell Hotel, the thought of it being sold is not a bittersweet moment for its ex-owner Séan Quinn. The announcement of the new owner of the popular Ballyconnell hotel is expected soon, but the former billionaire businessman is unconcerned about who the next proprietor […]


Mannok sale ‘no surprise’ to Quinn


WHEN a Turkish company bought a 94.7 per cent stake in Mannok last week, the building materials and packaging group made up of assets once owned by Fermanagh man Sean Quinn, it came as no shock to the former tycoon. The company was bought by Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings for €330m (£278m). Local management will still […]


Seán Quinn backs bid for Slieve Russell Hotel


IT’S understood that Fermanagh business tycoon Seán Quinn has thrown his support behind Ballyhaise-man Seán Gallagher as he bids to buy the Slieve Russell Hotel. A former panellist on ‘Dragons’ Den’, Mr Gallagher has been heavily linked to the hotel which recently went on the market for a staggering €35 million. ‘The Anglo Celt’ has […]