FOR county star Brenda Bannon (25), the Covid-19 pandemic changed her everyday life almost overnight. First came a major shift in her work life, as a radiographer working on the frontline at Sligo University Hospital (SUH), before news followed that all GAA would be cancelled. Having seen first-hand the devastating impact of Covid-19, the Derrygonnelly […]
As one beach opens …another one closes!
HOLIDAYMAKERS enjoying the sunshine in Mullaghmore over the weekend had a staycation with a twist to say the least, as Sligo County council took to social media to announce a “temporary bathing ban” on its popular tourist beach. Last Wednesday, Sligo County Council issued a ‘disappointing’ statement via social media, “Due to an infrastructure malfunction […]
Lakeland Forum pool finally reopens
Pool facilities at the Lakeland Forum will reopen to the public tomorrow, Monday 24, August.
Aoife brings ray of happiness in a year to forget
WHILE a global pandemic has given Fermanagh folk very little to smile about in 2020, there have been a few exceptions to the lockdown-blues, such as the birth of a newborn baby. For Lisnaskea mum-of-three Helen Allen and her husband Darwin, this year most certainly had its highlights after welcoming their baby girl Aoife into […]
Lakeland Forum pool finally reopens
IT has been confirmed that pool facilities at the Lakeland Forum will reopen to the public on Monday 24, August. While it is still unknown as to how staff at the Forum will regulate bookings and safe public access to the pool area, customers from across the county are ‘delighted’ with the news. Following the […]
Mother inspiration for Margaret to go the extra mile!
LISNASKEA woman, Margaret Collins, will go the ‘extra mile’ this month, in memory of her late mother as she takes on the ‘Run for Dementia’ challenge in support of those most vulnerable. “Alzheimer’s ruined my mum’s retirement and she deserved so much better, that thought spurred me to do this challenge”, explained Margaret. “Now […]
Theatres get go-ahead to reopen after lockdown
THEATRES and concert halls across the North have been given the ‘go-ahead’ to reopen after an announcement was made by Stormont last week. As doors reopened on Saturday, staff during the month of August will be able to return to work and make preparations for the return of live audiences and performers can start rehearsals. […]
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 […]
Music and Arts back and bigger than before
BACK and bigger than ever before – staff and students from ‘Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts’ have made their long-awaited return to the creative world after a “surreal” 12-week-lockdown put an abrupt end to all music, dance, singing and drama lessons due to the outbreak of Covid back in March. Despite this, Founder […]
No sign of leisure centres reopening
PEOPLE from across the Lisnaskea area have been left ‘outraged’ following the Council’s decision to keep leisure facilities at the Castle Park Centre in the town closed as other leisure facilities elsewhere across the county resume such as the Lakeland Forum. With “no reopening date in sight”, staff as well as customers from the centre […]