GAA star urges spectators to use common sense


FOR county star Brenda Bannon (25), the Covid-19 pandemic changed her everyday life almost overnight. First came a major shift in her work life, as a radiographer working on the frontline at Sligo University Hospital (SUH), before news followed that all GAA would be cancelled. Having seen first-hand the devastating impact of Covid-19, the Derrygonnelly […]


Extension of ban ‘body blow for the rural pub’


RURAL pubs across the county are preparing for another “body blow” as growing suspicion mounts as to whether or not Stormont will give the green light for wet-only pubs to reopen next Monday. Publicans remain dubious after Stormont’s “quick change of plan” for pubs to reopen back in July had been swayed after the South […]


Ardhowen Theatre

Arts sector in crisis


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 […]


£250,000 package to help town centre back on its feet


ENNISKILLEN is expected to benefit from a quarter of a million pounds package from the  Department of Communities to support town centres in their economic recovery from the effects of Covid-19. This week Enniskillen Business Partnership responded to the announcement saying that the money should be spent in a rejuvenation scheme for Enniskillen town centre. […]


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 […]