AFTER surviving a Civil War, financial recessions, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, and a global pandemic, The Linnet Inn in Boho is still going strong after 100 years in business. Since the late Brian McKenzie bought the Boho pub in 1968, rural pubs have, one by one, slowly vanished. The Linnet Inn, however, has defied the […]
Beer and spirits prices rise again in Fermanagh bars
The only positive is that compared to other towns and cities in the North, alcohol prices in Enniskillen are still reasonable.
‘Relief’ for the hospitality sector following easing of restrictions
THE news that Covid-19 restrictions are set to be relaxed has been warmly welcomed by the hospitality sector and business owners throughout Fermanagh. Last Thursday, the Northern Ireland Executive announced an easing of restrictions which includes an end to table service, no limit in the number of people allowed to sit in restaurants, pubs and […]
Questions over hospitality reopening fiasco
Bars given a presumptive date to open, only to find that the goalposts had moved at the last possible minute for them.
Enniskillen named number one most welcoming town in UK
FERMANAGH has long been famous for its friendliness, and now the county town has been officially named the most welcoming place in the UK. A major survey by online travel giants Booking.com has revealed not only is the UK one of the best countries in the world for customer service, but also that Enniskillen is […]
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.”
Hundreds of workers paying heavy a price for lockdown
WITH many sectors of the local economy currently ‘locked down’ again, and with the furlough scheme coming to an end, many families across the Fermanagh are struggling to make ends meet. In many cases families are finding it hard to pay their bills or feed their children, and with restrictions set to continue, so to […]
New curfew is setback for pubs after six-month closure
All pubs and restaurants must close from 11pm tonight
