A Fermanagh teenager is gearing up to take part in the Enniskillen Spooktacular, determined to raise much-needed funds for Women’s Aid in the wake of the tragic Maguiresbridge incident. Motivated by recent events involving pupils from his school, Finlay Bell has dedicated himself to this important cause, combining his training in cycling and wrestling with a […]
Councils and Church Leaders unite for equality
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In a powerful display of cross-council solidarity, the two district councils covering the Western Trust area have joined forces to fight for the SWAH. Campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has secured formal backing from both Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) and Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCDS) in its ongoing fight […]
Lisnaskea set to hit the ground running with 5K event
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Lisnaskea is gearing up for a great turnout as excitement hits its stride ahead of the upcoming 5km Walk and Run, taking place on Friday, August 29 at 7pm. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or just looking to take things at a walking pace, the event is open to all ages […]
Fermanagh’s class of 2025 excel
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The GCSE results received by students across Fermanagh last week marked a particularly special milestone for a unique cohort — the Class of 2025, who began their secondary school journey in 2020, when the world was in lockdown. Despite starting out in bubble classrooms and facing significant disruption to their learning as a result of […]
The heartbreaking history of ‘Backstreet Boys’ retold
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A MOVING exhibition at Enniskillen Castle Museum is shining a light on a little-known chapter of local history, honouring the men from the backstreets of Enniskillen who served and died during the First World War. Organised in partnership between the Fermanagh Genealogy Centre, the Inniskillings Museum, and Fermanagh County Museum, the exhibition tells the story […]
RNLI supporter marks 21st with Carrybridge RNLI crew
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A LOCAL supporter of the RNLI, Kelvin Morrison celebrated turning 21 recently, and decided to spend the evening with Carrybridge RNLI, one of his favourite charities that is very close to his heart. When the lifeboat station heard of Kelvin’s upcoming visit, which was the same night as their weekly training takes place, they decided […]
Residents revive tradition with Riverside Raft Race
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THE SECOND annual Riveside Raft Race went off without a hitch this year, with around 100 people gathering on the Enniskillen shore for an afternoon packed with fun, creativity and community spirit. Thankfully, the weather played ball and the event – which is a rival of a former town tradition from years gone by – turned out to […]
New app builds community for solo women in Fermanagh
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IN A world where social milestones often revolve around relationships and family, one Fermanagh woman is flipping the narrative. Imelda McAloon, from Roslea, has launched ‘Willow’, a free community app designed specifically for women navigating life solo, whether by choice or by circumstance. The aim is to build a space where women can feel seen, supported, and […]
Fermanagh to go pink for Cancer Focus fun run
ST ANGELO Airport will turn pink next month as Cancer Focus NI brings its 5K fun run to Fermanagh for the first time. The event, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, invites individuals, schools, workplaces, community groups – and even dogs – to sign up, get showered in pink powder, and run (or walk) in […]
New RNLI navigator completes 2nd call-out in 48 hours
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Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. There was little time to rest for Matthew however as the lifeboat was called out by the Coastguard twice in the following days where he put his new skills […]