UNCERTAINTY and doubt as to what the future will hold for local theatres such as the Ardhowen still remains unclear, as the arts sector across the board have felt the full wrath of Covid-19. “There are huge challenges ahead for venues like the Ardhowen, for arts organisations and for individual artists”, explained Bryony May, Arts […]
Lisnaskea traders query decision on two-day shutdown
BUSINESS owners in the Lisnaskea area have called for future roadwork’s and closures to be done “outside of trading hours” following the impact that traffic disruption had on local businesses when the main street was closed off for two days last week. ‘KolorNKutz’ hairdressers located on the Bank Brae, told the Herald, “I think it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Street closure ‘comes at a bad time,’ say businesses
TRAFFIC disruption due to a £60,000 road upgrade on Lisnaskea’s Main Street has caused widespread fear among local business owners, with concerns that the new resurfacing has simply came “to the wrong place at the wrong time.” After businesses were forced to shut-up-shop for a minimum of 12 weeks back in March, many places such […]
Minister visits potential health centre site
Health Minister Robin Swann was in Fermanagh on Monday.
Majority in favour of compulsory facemaks
THERE have been “growing calls” for the wearing of face masks to be made compulsory in shops here in Fermanagh, with some Herald readers “hesitant’ on whether or not it is the right-step-forward. The latest surge in concern has came following the Republic’s decision to make face coverings mandatory in all shops, retail settings and […]