A community walk will be held in Derrygonnelly this weekend in memory of a popular local woman. Eileen Watters died in July. The 6km walk in her memory will set off from Derrygonnelly Community Centre on Saturday, December 6. Registration is at 10am and donations of £5 are welcome. All proceeds from the event will go […]
Santa and carol singing at festive Belcoo event
THERE will be a special festive event in Belcoo next week. The Christmas lights switch-on in the village will take place at the Grandstand on December 11 at 7.15pm. There will also be a Christmas Carols performance at the event, with the entertainment being provided by Letterbreen Silver Band. The Santa Train will be arriving […]
Festive bazaar being held in Derrylin this weekend
EXCITEMENT is building in Derrylin and its neighbouring villages ahead of a much-anticipated bazaar which will celebrate all things Christmas and its old traditions. A large crowd is expected to turn out to Aughakillymaude Community Centre on Sunday 7 December between 2pm and 5pm for the return of the once annual bazaar. Over the course of […]
Newtownbutler community mourns death of Gary Reilly
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THE LATE Gary Reilly has been remembered as someone who had a ‘zest for life,’ as the local community mourns his death. Formerly of Lurganboy Park, Newtownbutler, Mr Reilly passed away peacefully at St James’s Hospital in his adopted home of Leeds, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 12. Gary grew up in Fermanagh before moving […]
Christmas lights to go on in villages across Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN may have been the first big switch-on of the season, but it is by no means the last, with towns and villages around the county preparing for their own festivities. The celebrations begin with Lack on Thursday at 7pm, setting the tone for a season filled with community spirit and glowing streets. The excitement […]
New improved parks in Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has completed four new play park upgrades. The upgraded parks are in Beragh, Donagh, Loughview Drive in Enniskillen and Erne Terrace in Derrygonnelly. A council spokesperson said the improved facilities will provide ‘safe, inclusive, and fun spaces for children and families’. “The upgraded parks feature modern multi-play units, wheelchair-accessible and […]
Enniskillen quiz to raise money for animal sanctuary
A FUNDRAISER in support of Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary will be held in Charlie’s Bar upstairs lounge on Friday, November 21. As reported by the Fermanagh Herald last month, BrightsEyes Animal Sanctuary is at risk of closing, with vet bills alone run between £8000 and £10,000 monthly. Increased stress has been placed on Bright Eyes, […]
Enniskillen event to celebrate SWAH’s neonatal team
IN HONOUR of World Prematurity Day 2025, the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) Neonatal Team are hosting a heart-warming community coffee morning. The aim is to give local families a chance to reconnect, reflect, and rejoice in the journeys that began in their unit. The event takes place at St McCartan’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen on November 17 […]
Funding advice event to be held in Irvinestown
AN event is being organised to advise community groups in Fermanagh on how they can secure funding for new projects. The Funding and Advice Fair will be held at The Bawnacre centre in Irvinestown on Monday, January 19, 2026. The event, which will run from 4p, to 7pm, will provide information about available funding, how […]
Tributes to Fermanagh man described as ‘one of a kind’
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of Seamus McConnell who was remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ and as ‘one of a kind.’ Formerly of Blaney in Derrygonnelly, Mr McConnell passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, following a battle with illness. The father-of-three was a respected contractor, who ran […]