Lights brighten the spirit in Lisnaskea this Christmas


? WHILE 2020 has given Fermanagh folk very little to smile about, Lisnaskea’s Christmas light display has had quite the opposite effect by highlighting the importance of small communities coming together in a time of crisis. “2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone,” explained Ashley  Charles from the Lisnaskea Christmas Lights Association. “It […]

Enniskillen charity worker urges support for Trocaire


A LOCAL charity worker has urged Fermanagh folk to support Trocaire’s  Christmas Appeal, as she warns that a ‘hunger pandemic’ will threaten  270 million people this Christmas. Bridie Duffy from Enniskillen, told the Herald, “The Covid-19 crisis has doubled the number of people around the world who are facing crisis levels of hunger. “Lockdowns and restrictions introduced […]

Joyful sounds . . . Caritas virtual concert


LOCAL choir Caritas will be making a joyful noise in a very different way this festive season.  The group formed in autumn 2014 and since then they have been a huge part of Christmas celebrations across the county and have raised £8000 for local charities.  This year members adapted to overcome challenges posed by current […]

Older people on their own to be sent festive treats


OLDER people in Fermanagh who will be on their own this Christmas are to be sent a “small token”, possibly chocolates and mince pies, to help spread a little festive spirit locally.  The ‘Christmas Cheer’ initiative is part of a range of measures being taken by the Council to support the local community during what […]

Lakeland Forum to be used for Covid vaccine


LAKELAND FORUM will be used to facilitate the delivery of the Covid19 vaccine programme for healthcare workers in the coming weeks. Western Trust officials are preparing for the roll out of phase one of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme from December 14. The vaccine programme will be operated from Omagh Leisure Centre and the Lakeland Forum […]

Cousins take on ‘Dry-vember’ for Aisling Centre


HOME is most certainly where the heart is for Fermanagh cousins Erin Durnien (Lisnaskea) and Colleen Carey (Maguiresbridge) who have raised £1,655 for Enniskillen’s Aisling Centre.  The duo, who are both based in London as teachers, took on the challenge of ‘Dry-vember’. This meant going alcohol free for the month of November in exchange for […]