THE ARMED response that was deployed temporarily along the Fermanagh border last year is to be expanded and made permanent. Last September Garda Commissioner Drew Harris announced the an armed support unit (ASU) was to begin patrolling the border in Cavan and Monaghan. The unit was made up of up to 20 gardai from other […]
Halloween festival set to be latest cancellation
TRICK OR TREAT could be cancelled in Fermanagh this year, as health officials warn that breaching Covid restrictions would not be a sensible move as positive cases continue to rise in the area. The annual Halloween festival in Enniskillen is widely known for its extravagant firework display, attracting crowds from near and afar as they […]
Local woman comes to the rescue of doomed birds
HAPPY hens made their way to Fermanagh after an egg-ceptional rescue this week. John Doonan’s bus may be well familiar with transporting hens of a human sort, but this time the chicks on board were feathered and full of voice. Local woman Diana McChesney has rescued up to 1,000 hens which were due to be […]
First pint since Paddy’s Day!
LOCALS across Fermanagh finally got a taste of the new normal, as drink-only pubs reopened its doors for the first time since St Patrick’s day. “We have been delighted all week”, explained Mark Edwards from Blakes of the Hollow. “It’s been a long and challenging time for the bar. “It was lovely to see our […]
Asda considers ‘Covid marshals’
Extra hand sanitiser stations will be provided in the busiest parts of the stores and protective coatings will be applied to all basket and trolleys.
Landmark hotel owner fears it may not survive
Brian McEniff has spoken of fears that the season is over and that it may be St Patrick’s day before business returns to normal in tourist towns.
Fears grow for future of Dublin bus connection
Shock at swinging Bus Eireann cuts as Covid hits hard
New curfew is setback for pubs after six-month closure
All pubs and restaurants must close from 11pm tonight