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 […]
Quinn warns hard border would add ‘significant’ costs
“Any post-Brexit changes to the current free movement of people and goods across the border would be most unwelcome.”
Two Quinn directors injured in alleged assualt
QIH has confirmed that two of its directors were assaulted in a local shop in Ballyconnell this Friday afternoon. The assailant fled the scene after QIH staff and members of the local community intervened to assist the QIH directors. Both men are seeking medical attention for injuries sustained. Gardai are investigating. Commenting, Liam McCaffrey, Chief […]
Quinn set to cement future with acquisition of limestone deposit
A LIMESTONE deposit near Fivemiletown is the latest acquisition for Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) and the company says the move will ensure raw materials for cement production will be secured ‘ for a generation’. Yesterday (Tuesday) the company confirmed that they had acquired a substantial limestone deposit from Acheson & Glover. The company had been […]
Quinn: Brexit is bad for business
Warning that crossborder workers could be hit by ‘levy’ on their wages
Checkpoints expected to be ‘inevitable’ post-Brexit
IT is becoming increasingly likely Fermanagh’s border will become an international frontier in the coming years, complete with customs checks, as moves towards a Brexit continue. This week the Herald spoke to the head of policy in the North for the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Seamus Leheny, who has been meeting with the […]
No shortage of jobs up for grabs at annual showcase
Quinn among a number of local companies trawling for talent
Quinn supporters shut Facebook page
There have been calls to remove ‘hostile’ road signage along the Cavan-Fermanagh border following the closure of Quinn support group Facebook page.
Quinn calls for calm following further threats
Sean Quinn has appealed for calm in the community following yet more sinister threats against executives at his former business.