IN ANOTHER devastating blow for the town centre, bookshop chain Eason announced last week it would not be reopening its Enniskillen store. The news the store is to remain closed permanently, along with all Eason’s stores across the North, has been met with much dismay locally, not only because of the jobs that have now […]
Plans to phase out ‘walk-ins’ at hospital A&E
SWAH has not been included in the first phase of an anticipated plan to close off Emergency Departments (ED) to ‘walk ins’ and make them accessible by ambulance only. Last month the Herald reported that a plan to overhaul the way the ED system works, and to ensure it is used for genuine emergencies only […]
Close town streets to help pubs get back on their feet
HERE have to go continental and begin embracing an outdoor pub culture. While the Fermanagh weather may not be as suited to the al fresco experience as in mainland Europe, with bars and restaurants recently reopening with much smaller capacity due to social distancing requirements, and many unable to reopen yet at all, the idea […]
Plea for free parking to help hard-pressed local shops
FOLLOWING news the Happiness Trap has become the latest local business to announce it will not be reopening its doors, people have been urged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” in support of the local economy. Johnathan Styles from the Enniskillen Business Partnership has said great efforts would be needed in the times ahead, and urged […]
Planners to make final decision on leisure complex
AS FERMANAGH begins opening up again following the lockdown, local planners are currently considering whether to give the green light to a proposed major retail and leisure park in the county town. The Council is expected to determine in the coming weeks whether to give the go ahead for the development of a new 160,000sq […]
Council members aware of bombing suspect before vote
THE COUNCILLORS who backed the controversial motion opposing the extradition of suspected Omagh bomber Liam Campbell were made aware of who he was before voting on the proposal, albeit only by a few minutes. The motion for the local Council to write to the Irish government expressing its opposition to the extradition of Mr Campbell […]
Local tragedy inspires Davy’s Covid charity single
AS THE country celebrated the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday, Adrian Dunbar has given his backing to a fundraising song by his childhood friend Davy Kettles, which commemorates those who have lost their lives “in the line of duty” in the fight against Covid. Davy has written a new charity single, ‘No Tears at Your […]
Covid crisis claims another casualty on the High Street
YET ANOTHER well known town centre business in Enniskillen has announced it will not be reopening its doors following the Covid-19 lockdown. On Saturday owners of vegan coffeeshop The Happiness Trap, and the more recently opened Happy Tapas, announced they had taken the decision not to reopening the businesses, which occupy two large premises on […]