GREAT TO BE BACK: LOCAL businesses have told the Herald of their relief and delight to be back where they belong: serving food and drink to their ‘loyal customers’. Publicans spoke about how some lifelong customers had missed the social aspect of going to their local while, food outlets explained how the takeaway service they […]
Executive gives go ahead for 24 May restriction easing
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the green light for further relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions from Monday 24 May, according to reports. As of Monday, hotels, indoor hospitality venues and visitor attractions will be allowed to open their doors for the first time in months, while up to 500 spectators will be allowed to […]
Publicans sceptical on pubs re-opening next week
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 […]
Urgent plea to allow all our pubs to reopen their doors
THERE could be new hope for the many pubs across Fermanagh forced to stay closed as the go-ahead could be given for publicans to reopen this weekend when the Executive meets on Thursday. First Minister Arlene Foster indicated yesterday that such pubs should be given a date after Thursday’s Stormont meeting. It has been reported […]
Urgent plea to allow all our pubs to reopen their doors
Politicians urged to step in and help save jobs
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 […]
Big Mac may be back on the menu soon!
In March McDonald’s closed its restaurants temporarily as Covid-19 brought concerns for public health.
Landmark hotel to reopen after a year in mothballs
THE NORTH of the county is set for a major boost with news that the Lough Erne Hotel in Kesh is to reopen in the coming months.