Around 600 workers were laid off temporarily at the company at the end of March.
‘Never give up hope,’ says 89-year-old Covid survivor
After 15 days in hospital Ernie is now safely back with his family
Poverty on the rise as health crisis hits hard
In a county where incomes have been historically low, the impact of the current situation is going to have dire consequences.
More struggling with loneliness during lockdown
MANY in Fermanagh are struggling to cope with the loneliness of the lockdown. While rural isolation has been a perennial problem in the county, since the Covid-19 crisis began even those living in towns or who have never felt isolated before are now feeling cut off. The levels of local loneliness have been clear with […]
Closure of rural post office blow to community
COA POST Office has closed temporarily and, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, it is not known when it will reopen. The branch closed at the end of March, which the Post Office has said was “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Now it has said it is not known when it will reopen. “Currently […]
Parents playing their part during pandemic
Parents are encouraged to play with their children as much as possible.
Western Trust going through 70,000 face masks a week
The Trust is continue to source PPE from various sources.
Public urged to stay on this side of border
THERE has been uproar in Fermanagh’s border counties after it was revealed a loophole means day trippers from the North cannot be fined or arrested for breaching social distancing rules in the South. An Garda Siochana are continuing to carry out checkpoints along the border as part of Operation Fanacht, and will turn back northern […]
SWAH staff stop to pay tribute to lost colleagues
Staff gathered, together but apart, at sites across the Western Trust on Tuesday.