POULTRY farmers here remain on high alert following reports that thousands of birds have been culled on local farms this year. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this […]
Sheep farmers struggle with sharp fall in prices
THE cost of shearing sheep has been felt by farmers in Fermanagh this year. As the weather gets warmer and the time comes for a hair cut farmers shear sheep and sell their wool which typically covers the cost of the process. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get […]
All changed as churches reopen for public services
THIS Sunday many churches across the county will open their doors for public Mass and services for the first time for since mid March. Enniskillen churches are among those welcoming people back to the pews. While public services may have returned, some clerics have encouraged people to consider following live services via webcam if possible. […]
Bundoran braced for a late start to the summer season
THE rain pelted down but failed to put a dampener on the spirits of business owners enthusiastic to get back to trading this week as they reopened their doors to visitors. Day trippers and those hoping for a weekend break by the sea received welcome news that Bundoran was looking forward to welcoming them back. […]
Schoolgirl puts Minister on the spot over broadband
THE issue of poor broadband in Fermanagh and concerns about the impact of this on pupils learning from home has been raised by an Enniskillen pupil. Abigail Farrelly, a Year 11 pupil from Erne Integrated College took part in a “Question Time” style press conference with Minister For Education, Peter Weir on Monday last. Abigail […]
Church services set to resume from next week
A RESUMPTION to public Mass and other services is on the horizon. Within a matter of days church goers may be able to return to the pew and partake in prayer within a church building, a move which has been welcomed by clerics. Throughout lockdown many parishes mastered the use of webcam to share services. […]
Leisure centre closed for the rest of the year
Popular Bundoran tourist attraction will not reopen its doors until next year.
Hotel hopes to tap into demand for ‘stay-cations’
ONE of Enniskillen’s most popular hotels has welcomed the announcement that the reopening date for hotels has been brought forward. The Lough Erne Resort set it’s reopening date as 20 July on the back of previous government guidance and yesterday (Tuesday) Joanne Walsh, general manager confirmed that the Resort would not bring forward its reopening […]
Reopening of local marts ‘positive for mental health’
THE re-opening of livestock marts here would see the return of a social outlet for farmers, it has been suggested. Livestock marts introduced strict restrictions limiting the number of people on the premises and running online sales where buyers and sellers tuned in from their living rooms to watch animals go under the hammer. Now […]