PUBLICANS across Fermanagh remain sceptical over whether or not Stormont ministers will allow drink-only pubs to re-open next Friday (11 December). Mark Edwards from Blakes of The Hollow told the Herald, “As it stands at the minute the Republic aren’t re-opening any wet-pubs as they come out of lockdown this week.” Mark also revealed that […]
Garda patrols continue depsite easing of lockdown
THE STRICT lockdown in the South may have been lifted this week, however those living on either side of Fermanagh’s border are still being urged not to cross it. The Dublin government went ahead with plans yesterday (Tuesday) to lower its current level of restrictions from Level 5 to Level 3. This means that after […]
Test centre helping to track Covid cases
“St Kevin’s College stands ready to offer the school and its facilities for the Covid Vaccine when it arrives and if needed in 2021.”
‘Getting 80% of minimum wage is not enough to live on’
“The minimum was calculated on the basis that it’s what you need to live, and they’re only getting 80 percent of that.”
Millcrodft staff were ‘absolutely incredible’ says son
A FERMANAGH doctor whose father died after contracting Covid at a local nursing home has praised the hard work and dedication of the staff who cared for him. Cyril O’Hare (89) passed away peacefully at the end of October in the Millcroft Care Home in Enniskillen. A father-of-five, including to sons Dr Brendan O’Hare, GP […]
Covid has dramatically altered daily life – Bishop
…but he asks everyone to look to the future with hope
Package is no ‘Christmas present’ for hospitality
“I understand that health comes first, and I would happily stay closed for whatever time is needed as long as the financial support is there.”
Every household in Fermanagh to get pre-paid cash card
While full details of the £95 million initiative have yet to be finalised, it is understood peole receive pre-paid cash cards of around £100.
Hairdressers working hard ahead of lockdown
“I’m full of dread of how I am letting clients down again, letting staff down again. Everyone I’ve spoken to is in bits.”
Keep it up Fermanagh! Covid cases starting to drop
While there is still a long way to go, local efforts to get the virus under control have obviously been paying off.