STAFF and management at Western Brand Poultry based in Lisnaskea have been “delighted” with their response to the Covid crisis, with hopes for a “bright future” as the new normal takes effect. Speaking to the Herald, General Manager Michael Liddle explained, “Our business changed almost overnight from 55-60% retail to 90-95% as the foodservice market […]
Cavanaleck ‘family’give masterclass in community spirit
THE RESIDENTS Cavanaleck are no strangers to supporting each other, but since the Covid-19 crisis began the neighbourhood has been giving a masterclass in community spirit. Last Thursday the estate hosted what was possibly Fermanagh’s biggest street party since the lockdown began. With entertainment from the The Party Bees, the socially distanced event took the […]
It’s (almost) business as usual thanks to the web
ENNISKILLEN retailers are mixing bricks and mortar with click to order in a bid to enable customers to keep their wardrobes up to date during lockdown. Joining the online movement is Graham a long established Enniskillen business which temporarily closed its doors to customers several weeks ago in accordance with official government guidance. Graham has […]
Building workers ‘little option but to keep going’
Across the border, tens of thousands of employees are expected to return to work in the coming days.
Local singer looking to ‘When This Is Over’
‘I wrote the song “partly to try to cheer myself up and focus on the positive things that might be different when this is all over.’
Local woman’s crusade for better mental health services
“I understand Covid is a nightmare and it’s a very, very serious illness but so is mental health.”
Cross border cooperation ‘vital’ in fight against virus
Dr Staines said instead of flattening the curve we should “crush it”
Aisling Centre still supporting people through crisis
Needed as much as ever during the current outbreak, the Aisling Centre is dedicated to promoting mental and emotional well being in the community.
Fishing fraternity over the moon to be back
The lifting of the two month ban was part of the first tentative measures to be relaxed as part of the plan to lift the lockdown.
Poverty crisis deepens as economy stagnates
The Arc Healthy Living Centre has been providing food and support to families in need in the area.