WORKERS in many essential occupations are particularly vulnerable to severe illness from Covid-19, according to a new study published yesterday (Tuesday) by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The age profile of local agricultural workers is suggested to be a notable risk factor. The study claims it is the occupational group with the largest […]
‘Staycation’ locals help keep Share Centre afloat
FERMANAGH families are already helping keeping the county’s tourism industry afloat by staying local. That’s the verdict from the team behind one of the county’s most popular attractions, the Share Discovery Village, who said they’ve been enjoying a busy late start to the season, thanks to local support. The Lisnaskea activity centre, which is also […]
Barber offers service for youngsters with special needs
LYNDA Emery of ‘Barber Barber’ based in Lisnaskea, has been overwhelmed following the warm response she has received from local people over her decision to allocate one Monday per month of hair appointments for young people with Autism, ADHD or any form of special needs. “Due to my own personal experience with my children, I […]
Enniskillen cinema set to reopen
MOVIE fans received some welcome news this week in regard to when they might be able to return to the cinema here to see the latest film releases. Providing an update this week a spokesman for IMC Enniskillen said, “We are hoping to open mid-late August. This will allow us to ensure the safety of […]
Faces masks to be obligatory from Saturday
REGARDLESS of your opinion on them, from this weekend onwards the public will be required to wear a face covering when going into a shop. After much debate and speculation, it has been announced that face coverings are to be worn at all times when in all shops across the North from August 1, the […]
Warning after woman caught cold with old fridge scam
FOLLOWING the recent warning of ‘cold callers’ across the county, local police has encouraged members of the public to be extremely cautious when “buying goods from people you don’t know.” After receiving a report on one particular incident last week, local authorities were quick to highlight their growing concerns via social media. A spokesperson from […]
Half price meals initiative a boost for local business
FERMANAGH pubs and restaurants are being urged to sign up for a novel scheme that will see every person in the county get a half price meals in the coming weeks. As part of its post-pandemic recovery plans, the government has come up with the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. In a bid to […]
Work starts at ‘preferred site’ of new health centre
WORK has started this week to demolish the remainder of Lisnaskea’s old High School ahead of reports that the site could be used as the new home for the town’s much needed health centre. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, the Health Department agreed back in January agreed that the old High School […]
MOT exemptions end as tests set to resume
IT has been revealed that MOT testing along with practical car and lorry tests will now be available from 1 September. The news will be welcomed especially by local garages and car repair businesses which have had to contend with the double difficulty of lockdown and a drop in demand as motorists avail of MOT […]
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 […]