Minister for Economy, Conor Murphy, has called on Fáilte Ireland to include Fermanagh and other counties in the North in a new route.
No guarantee of success for new Enniskillen hotel
Plans for the old college building in Enniskillen include being renovated into a hotel, offices and retail unit
The Linnet Inn has stood test of time
AFTER surviving a Civil War, financial recessions, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, and a global pandemic, The Linnet Inn in Boho is still going strong after 100 years in business. Since the late Brian McKenzie bought the Boho pub in 1968, rural pubs have, one by one, slowly vanished. The Linnet Inn, however, has defied the […]
Next stage of Ulster Canal opens
THE official opening of a multi-million pound development to the Ulster Canal could result in a major increase in tourism and a better environment in Fermanagh, as the summer season begins. Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal was recently completed by Waterways Ireland, following a €28.4 million investment in inland waterways, greenways and blueways across Ireland. During […]
Call for Fermanagh inclusion in tourism schemes
From the Hidden Heartlands to the WIld Atlantic Way, there are calls for Fermanagh to be included in cross-border tourism schemes.
Minister opens new £300,000 jetty on Devenish Island
Minister O’Dowd said the jetty extension will enhance the visitor experience to the Fermanagh island.
‘Hidden Heartlands’ would boost Fermanagh tourism
FERMANAGH’S tourism industry could be set for a major boost with the Council recently passing a motion for inclusion of the ‘Hidden Heartlands’ programme in the county. With one eye on the upcoming summer months, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Dermot Browne brought forward a motion with the aim of including Fermanagh in the Fáile […]
Planning application submitted for aeropark
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a major redevelopment project at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen which could bring potential tourism and investment to the county. According to the Planning Portal for Northern Ireland, an application has been launched for the development of 10 no self-catering aviation hangar homes at the Killadeas Road-based airport. […]
Enniskillen to get its own ‘Eye’ next month
THE ENNISKILLEN skyline is set for a London-style makeover next month, with plans progressing to bring a huge viewing wheel to the county town. The Panoramic Wheel Company Ltd has requested permission from Fermanagh and Omagh Council to use the event space at the Lakeland Forum for the operation of the viewing wheel from Wednesday, April […]
New community hub planned for Blacklion
PLANS for a new public amenity and community building in Blacklion have been given the green light. The redevelopment of Fairgreen in the border village has been given planning approval by Cavan County Council. The project also includes the replacement of Mooney’s Hall as a community building. The redevelopment will include outdoor seating, car parking […]