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 […]


Contract signed for Ulster Canal redevelopment


By Matthew Leslie A POTENTIAL boost to Fermanagh’s economy, which will see the county’s waterways linked up with the rest of Ireland, got a step closer after the contract to start work on Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal project was signed. Chief executive of Waterways Ireland, John McDonagh, and managing director of Jons Civil […]


Millions more granted for cross-border canal project


FINANCE: AN ADDITIONAL €6 million has been announced for the Ulster Canal cross-border restoration project on Lough Erne. This brings to €12 million, the total of financial support provided by each of the governments north and south of the border on this stage of the project.  The project will continue work that began 180 years […]