FERMANAGH and Omagh has the highest number of defibrillators per capita of any council area in the North. To mark Heart Month in February, a study by defibshop revealed there are 27 defibrillators per capita across the district, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 21.34. Explaining the data, Kerry Fairhurst from defibshop congratulated the […]
Fermanagh libraries host discussions about death
LIBRARIES across Fermanagh are supporting people to have difficult but important conversations about death, dying and bereavement. The Death Positive Libraries initiative is a partnership between Compassionate Communities NI and Libraries NI. It aims to reduce the stigma around discussing advanced illness, caregiving, death and loss. In Fermanagh, dedicated Death Positive collections are available at […]
Stories wanted as Fermanagh hall prepares for big event
PLANS are underway to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a much-loved community hall in Fermanagh. Cavanacarragh Hall has been at the heart of the local community for generations and 2027 marks 100 years since the hall first opened. As part of the celebrations, organisers want to hear the stories of people’s connections to the hall. […]
Road safety event in Arney aims to save young lives
A special road safety event is being held in Fermanagh next month. Belnaleck GAA club is organising the event in partnership with frontline emergency service professionals and the Road Victim Support group. The Road Safety Roadshow, which is aimed at learner and young drivers aged 17–24, will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 1pm […]
Popular Pink Run returning to St Angelo Airport
A RECORD number of participants is expected to sign up for this year’s Cancer Focus Pink Run as the popular event returns to Enniskillen bigger and better. More than £51,000 was raised at last year’s run at St Angelo Airport, funding over 970 hours of breast cancer support services for women and families across Fermanagh. […]
Pat was one of Enniskillen’s ‘true gentlemen’
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THE funeral of Pat Dooris, a lifelong resident of Enniskillen, took place earlier this month, with mourners hearing that the 81-year-old was a great ‘people person’ with a warm and genuine heart. Requiem Mass for the Cornagrade Road pensioner was held in St Michael’s Church on Friday, February 6, following his passing at the South […]
Almost £5000 raised in memory of Gregory Cassidy
ALMOST £5,000 has been raised in memory of Enniskillen father-of-four Gregory Cassidy, as the community prepares for a memorial walk to mark his first anniversary. The county was left deeply saddened in August following the death of Mr Cassidy, aged 56-year-old, who passed away following a battle with illness. On Saturday, April 4, Mr Cassidy’s […]
New CPR manikins for Fermanagh lifeboat crews
LOCAL lifeboat crews has said their new CPR manikins, which have been donated by an Enniskillen group, “provides a realistic way” to to work on their life-saving skills. Enniskillen Masonic Lodge recently donated £350 to the Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI, which they used to purchase a child and adult manikin to assist with their CPR […]
Newtownbutler bids farewell to centenarian Susan Reilly
SUSAN Reilly, formerly of Galloon, Newtownbutler, has passed away peacefully at her home in her 100th year, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, faith and quiet dedication. At her Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler, celebrant Fr Kevin Malcolmson spoke of a life that spanned a century and touched many […]
Community walk in memory of Vanessa, James and Sara
A LARGE crowd turned out to Maguiresbridge GAA club on New Year’s Day for a special walk to remember the late Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara Rutledge. Club members and residents from across Fermanagh took part in the event, which raised over £1,000 for Fermanagh Women’s Aid. “Together we raised £1,100 for […]