THE unexpected closure of Erneside’s popular ‘Monsoon’ clothes store has left local employees in a state of shock. The Herald can reveal that full-time and part-time staff members were only notified about the decision by management yesterday morning (Tuesday) with only four weeks notice until the long-standing fashion branch in Enniskillen is expected to shut-up-shop for good on February, […]
Lough Erne Resort announces temporary closure
THE Lough Erne Resort here in Fermanagh has announced that it will temporarily close as part of a “voluntary” circuit breaker due to the increase of Covid cases across the area. In a bid to keep staff and customers safe, the popular resort will close until January 5 (next Wednesday). The Lough Erne will be […]
‘Sad day’ for community as town bank and ATM close
THE communities of South Fermanagh have received a devastating blow following the closure of Lisnaskea’s Bank of Ireland branch. Local Cllr Garbhan McPhillips also stated his regret, citing that it was a “sad day” for the town and the “whole community.” Cllr McPhillips added, “As I have said since the announcement of its closure, this […]
Shock at announcement of school closure
Education Minister Peter Weir has announced that St Mary’s Brollagh is to close permanently.
Extension of ban ‘body blow for the rural pub’
RURAL pubs across the county are preparing for another “body blow” as growing suspicion mounts as to whether or not Stormont will give the green light for wet-only pubs to reopen next Monday. Publicans remain dubious after Stormont’s “quick change of plan” for pubs to reopen back in July had been swayed after the South […]
Covid casualty as Skea restaurant forced to close doors
IT has been confirmed that ‘The Wasp’ restaurant in Lisnaskea, has pulled its shutters down for the very last time over the weekend, as the growing impact of Covid-19 has claimed yet another popular business. In a statement via social media, owner and head chef, Glen Cawley, broke the news to his shocked and saddened […]
Body blow to the retail sector as bookshop closes
IN ANOTHER devastating blow for the town centre, bookshop chain Eason announced last week it would not be reopening its Enniskillen store. The news the store is to remain closed permanently, along with all Eason’s stores across the North, has been met with much dismay locally, not only because of the jobs that have now […]
Covid crisis claims another casualty on the High Street
YET ANOTHER well known town centre business in Enniskillen has announced it will not be reopening its doors following the Covid-19 lockdown. On Saturday owners of vegan coffeeshop The Happiness Trap, and the more recently opened Happy Tapas, announced they had taken the decision not to reopening the businesses, which occupy two large premises on […]
Closure of rural post office blow to community
COA POST Office has closed temporarily and, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, it is not known when it will reopen. The branch closed at the end of March, which the Post Office has said was “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Now it has said it is not known when it will reopen. “Currently […]
Deadline extended to get behind Brollagh
OVER 1,000 responses are expected to be submitted as part of a public consultation on the future of St Mary’s High School, Brollagh – and the deadline for submissions has been extended to August 31. A delegation from the school’s Parent Action Group (PAG), along with politicians met with permanent secretary, Derek Baker to voice […]