Enniskillen

Rear of hotel fire

Investigation launched into 'arson' attack which ravaged 'Railway Hotel'

Jonathan Balfour, chief executive of Elite Electronic Systems in Enniskillen, which has just acquired CB Technology in Livingston

Northern Ireland electronics manufacturer expands with acquisition in Scotland

Police and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) crews are at the scene of a blaze at a derelict hotel in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Nine appliances and more than 40 fire personnel are carrying out operations at Forthill Street.

Traffic & Travel: Road closed due to blaze at hotel

Take the time to relax after exploring the Fermanagh Lakelands by unwinding in the cosy library at the Lough Erne Resort

16 pictures: Take a look around multi-million refurbishment at Lough Erne Resort

The redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum took a step closer to construction as Co Down company, Graham was appointed by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council as the contractor to finalise the design

NI contractor appointed to finalise design for the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum

Stephen Noble, an Asda delivery driver from the Enniskillen store

Asda Enniskillen driver comes to the aid of former colleague

The Dog and Duck Inn in Lisbellaw has been named as the best pub in Northern Ireland and one of the top 17 pubs in the UK according to the CAMRA poll

Which NI pub has been named best according to prestigious UK competition?

With over 20,000 babies are born in Northern Ireland in a year, 10 M&S cafes across Northern Ireland are launching weekly parent and baby meet ups from September as part of the launch of the retailer’s very first baby club – the parent hood

M&S cafes across Northern Ireland launch weekly parent and baby meet ups

A Church of Ireland cleric has issued a warning about online disinformation after a viral message on social media claimed that a child had been critically injured in a lawn mower accident over the weekend.

Cleric highlights online disinformation about toddler in lawnmower tragedy

Enjoy a two-night stay at the Killyhevlin, Enniskillen

Travel late deals: Fermanagh, Belfast, Turkey, Spain and more

PArt of the clean-up operation under way in the Donegall Road area. Secretary of State Hilary Benn has said that Northern Ireland deserves better than violencePicture By: Pacemaker Press.

Northern Ireland deserves better than violence says Hilary Benn

Many former RUC officers are still suffering from the effects of the Troubles but there is help available, writes Aileen Quinton

Letter: Encouraging traumatised RUC officers to seek help

Trudy Taylor

ASDA worker praised for helping an elderly customer who'd been scalded by drink

Ross Corrigan, left, and Nathan Timoney. PIC: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Enniskillen rowers Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney miss out on medal

The new planned railways; the dashed white lines would be new tracks, and the yellow dots would be new stations (NOTE: the report advises some caution when reading this map, saying it is an 'artistic interpretation' and not 'precise or literal')

Breakdown of the plans for a massive expansion of NI's railways

Ross Corrigan, left, and Nathan Timoney have booked their spot in the Olympic final. PIC: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney secure spot in Olympic Games rowing final
Enniskillen duo Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney have booked their spot in the Olympic Games rowing men’s pairs final after producing a strong performance to finish third in Wednesday’s semi.
Johnny Morton

Enniskillen's Ross Corrigan (left) and Nathan Timoney have made early progress for Team Ireland in rowing's men's pair. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile)

Paris Olympics progress for Rebecca Shorten, Nathan Timoney and Ross Corrigan

Enjoy a short break at Lough Erne Resort, Co Fermanagh

Travel Late Deals: Offers from Co Fermanagh to Greece and more!

Sinn Fein's new MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Pat Cullen (left) and Diana Armstrong, UUP who was the agreed unionist candidate.

Pat Cullen urged 'to recognise pain of terror victims'

Dame Arlene Foster has hit out at a Sinn Fein - Alliance 'progressive pact' in the general election. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Foster warns of SF-Alliance 'progressive pact'

The directors, management and staff of Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges are pictured as they celebrate the first anniversary of the luxury Lakeland Studios. Since opening in July 2023, over 5,000 guests have enjoyed a Lakeland Studio break and made ‘Memories By The Lakes’

Enniskillen hotel celebrates first anniversary of luxury self-catering studios

Pictured in June 2006 is Harold Dickie who had the champion and reserve champion Border Leicester with judge Roy Graham and handler Ian Kennedy. Picture: Farming Life archives/ Kevin McAuley

Bygone Days: High hopes as a brand new creamery opens at Florence Court (1888)

Morning View

Editorial: Cullen shamed by refusal to condemn IRA Poppy Day massacre

Former union boss Pat Cullen has not clarified whether she will live in the constituency she hopes to represent after the Westminster election.

SF's Cullen silent on where she will live if elected

Alberta Quinton, mother of Aileen, a retired nurse murdered by the IRA in the IRA Poppy Day massacre in 1987, alongside a student nurse, and another retired nurse and her retired ambulance driver husband, and eight other people

Aileen Quinton: I call those who murdered my mother Sinn Fein/IRA

Former General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing Pat Cullen. Tom Elliott said: “It would be good to hear from Ms Cullen on her view if the IRA campaign of murder and destruction was right and supported by her?” Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Pat Cullen is urged to be clear about her view on the IRA's campaign of violence

Kettyle Irish Foods has hit the shelves in Asda stores across Northern Ireland, supplying four lines of its premium meat range, including a unique Guinness flavoured burger that pairs perfectly with the iconic stout. Pictured are Cathy Elliot, Asda NI local buying manager and Hannah Kee, sales and marketing manager at Kettyle

Northern Ireland family butchers steaks its claim with first Asda listing
Four premium meat lines by Enniskillen’s Kettyle Irish Foods have launched into 12 stores in Northern Ireland, including Guinness flavoured burgers
Claire Cartmill

A new development on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen which will bring 40 new homes to the area is progressing the first phase of 20 units, with an estimated handover for the full project aimed to be early 2026. Pictured are Michael McDonnell, Choice Group chief executive, Jayne McFaul, Choice development officer and Simon Johnston, project manager Newpark Homes

Phase one to develop 40 new homes in Enniskillen gets underway

Choice Group’s Michael McDonnell and Jayne McFaul pictured with Simon Johnston (Newpark Homes)

Phase one of new 40 unit Enniskillen development under way

Cleary Celtic striker Declan Monaghan takes on Linclon Court's defender Scott Adair during the Junior Cup semi-final at Dungannon

More drama as Enniskillen reinstated to Craig Stanfield Junior Cup final

Tourism NI Chief Executive John McGrillen says last year saw 'record breaking' numbers of overnight visitors from the Republic of Ireland.

'Record breaking' tourist numbers from south visiting NI

Two family-owned Northern Ireland department stores have joined forces to offer over 175 years of business experience. Pictured are Philip and Stephen McCammon of Menarys with John Houston. Credit: Menarys

Two historic NI family retailers unite to offer over 175 years of experience

Take a step back in time to July 1993 and have a look through these photographs from the Twelfth from July of that year. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Retro – Looking back at the Twelfth from July 1993

The directors, management and staff of Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges are pictured as the leading Enniskillen property celebrates some of its longest serving team members with a special event, attended by over 40 members of staff who combined have achieved 780 years of service

NI hotel celebrates long-serving employees who have achieved 780 years service

The streets of Enniskillen were filled with colourful uniforms and banners

UUP man hails Enniskillen march - particularly the number of young people

Brian Kelly, Nathan Smith and Maurice Gibson from the Comber branch Apprentice Boys of Derry In Enniskillen

Apprentice Boys Easter Monday parade in Enniskillen - 12 images

PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 10/4/2023: Benvarden members of the Mitchelburne Club of the Apprentice Boys march through Cookstown during the Apprentice Boys' South Derry and East Tyrone Amalgamated Committee commemoration of the 334th anniversary of the start of the Siege of Londonderry on Easter Monday. Thousands of marchers and over 40 bands took part in the parade through the Co. Tyrone town. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Apprentice Boys gearing up for Easter Monday province-wide extravaganza

22/04/2019: The Apprentice Boys annual Easter Monday parade in east Belfast

Two Easter Monday marches facing restrictions from Parades Commission

(L-R) Kerry Whitehouse, Elmo, Donna McCotter and Dominic McIlroy, CSR Belfast Unit Commander.

Tesco NI raises over 10K for Community Rescue Service

National union leaders and local politicians pictured at a previous meeting held last month in bid to save 300 Northern Ireland jobs at BT Enniskillen

CWU launch SOS campaign in bid to save 300 NI jobs at BT Enniskillen

Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen has raised £23,000 to help Age NI and the South West Age Partnership (SWAP) in their work to help combat loneliness. Pictured are Rosalind Cole, fundraising manager of Age NI, Una Burns, manager of Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen and Allison Forbes, project manager of South West Age Partnership (SWAP)

NI bar behind viral Christmas ad raises £23,000 to help tackle loneliness

Snow in Enniskillen on 1 March 2024. Photo: Pacemaker

Scattered showers and bright spells to follow snow that forced road closures

Library image of a car struggling in snowy conditions

Vehicles get stuck in heavy overnight snow and schools closed

“Every piece of art is an advertisement, so people see that and go… I’ll have some of that!” McHugh.

Artist and musician, Kevin McHugh: “Art is probably my first love”

Lisa McElroy, founder of mySHoo with daughter Shannon.

“It gives mums the chance to buy the things they would never normally buy for th...

The Communication Workers Union has organised a meeting in the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen tomorrow night (Tuesday) to campaign against the possible closure of the Enniskillen call centre. Pictured is CWU regional secretary for Northern Ireland, Erin Massey

CWU bid to save 300 NI jobs at BT Enniskillen after shock announcement

Sheep on the Glenshane pass as a weather warning is in force in Northern Ireland until 06:00 GMT on Friday.

Public asked to 'only travel if your journey is absolutely necessary'

RSPB NI’s Belfast’s Window on Wildlife reserve is hosting two events on February 1 and 22.

Be ready for nature in February

Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel and Lodges in Enniskillen has upgraded its Lisgoole Suite, which features a dedicated entrance, arrival reception / break out area and lakeview terrace and can accommodate up to 500 delegates. The investment includes new furnishings, carpets, fireplace, bespoke art deco inspired window screens and new feature lighting. The new elegant modern interiors are complimented by the floor to ceiling windows which offer inspiring panoramic views of Lough Erne, leading onto a private furnished exterior terrace area

Growth in events business leads to £250,000 investment at Killyhevlin Hotel

Road closed

Traffic & Travel: County Fermanagh road closed following road traffic collision

Northern Ireland's Brendan Dolan reacts during his win over Gerwyn Price at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship in Alexandra Palace. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

World darts delight for Enniskillen's Brendan Dolan over Gerwyn Price

Lough Erne Resort has been named as the UK’s top 5-star wedding venue by WeddingDates, the leading portal for wedding news, trends and reviews. The awards are based on the reviews received from happy couples who tied the knot in 2022 or 2023. The Enniskillen hotel received 223 online reviews and gained an average rating of five out of five

Which Northern Ireland hotel has been named UK’s top 5-star wedding venue?

Joe McGirr of Boatyard Distillery in Enniskillen has achieved B Corp accreditation for environment responsibility

Spirited measures from NI craft drinks to sustain local environment

Irish PM Leo Varadkar claims Sinn Fein aren't suitable for top ministries in the Republic of Ireland.

Varadkar: SF ‘unsuitable’ for Government

Una Burns, manager and third generation of family owned Charlie’s Bar Enniskillen is joined by Sarah Thompson, founder of embroidery company, Ted and Stitch, at the announcement that the two local businesses have teamed up to launch of a limited edition apparel range after the bar’s Christmas advert went viral around the world and captured the hearts of millions of people

Viral ad inspires Charlie’s Bar and Ted and Stitch to launch loneliness appeal