Minister John O'Dowd was speaking about the upgrades in Clones today.

Works on the marina began last week, and when Phase 3 is completed the Ulster Canal will be functional from Clones to Lough Erne.

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The works will begin today.

Today marked a "significant day" in Clones as the new ATM became operational.

'This is an enormous blow'

It will require the demolition a "substandard extension" to its western side.

It offered an opportunity to acknowledge new nationalities to the town and get a literal 'taste' of other cultures.