Border school celebrates 100 years of primary education


BORDER school Belleek Primary School has recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. The small rural school situated on the outskirts of Belleek has been a part of the community for a century where it has fostered a loving, caring and supportive environment for pupils and staff. Principal Nicola Young said, “We are beyond delighted to be celebrating such […]

WATCH: Cancer Connect providing life changing services


OCTOBER is Breast Care Awareness month and the team at Cancer Connect NI is keen to spread the word about their services which are available to cancer patients. At its homely centre beside the entrance to Forthill Park, the charity offers a wide range of support services to all cancer patients. The bra and swimwear […]

Fermanagh man raises £10,000 completing sail project


ALAN Currans has completed his epic sailing journey around Scotland and Ireland. The retired outdoor education instructor set sail in April on his 132 day long trip to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen andn completed this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “In total we were away for 132 days, had […]

Fermanagh business meets with UK Prime Minister


ENCIRC recently entertained the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Energy Secretary for a major announcement on investment in green energy at their plant in Chester. The meeting highlighted major funding for two carbon capture sites which will inject growth into the industrial heartlands of the North West and North East of England. Fermanagh-based Encirc Managing Director Sean Murphy […]

Erne Cot Adventures complete historic Fermanagh row


ERNE cot adventures have completed an historic row around Fermanagh for SWELL. The group is associated with Blue Green Yonder and their aim is to build, row and promote Erne cots, a traditional flat bottomed boat which is unique to Lough Erne and has been used for nearly a thousand years. The group decided they would row […]

Principal encourages St Mary’s students to ‘dream big’


A PRESTIGIOUS event unfolded last week as students and staff gathered to celebrate achievement and ambition at St Mary’s College, Irvinestown annual prize ceremony. The evening was filled with celebration of pupils academic success but also recognising talent and effort that the students have displayed in the last year. Guest speaker Sinead Quinn took to […]

Fivemiletown to host mental health awareness evening


FIVEMILETOWN is preparing to host their first ever Mental Health Awareness evening. The evening will take place in the Valley Hotel on October 9 from 7-9pm and will give people an opportunity to meet professionals and services within the local area. Mairead Phair, organiser of the event explained why she decided to make it happen, “I decided […]

St Aidan’s the school for me, says new principal


NEW St Aidan’s Derrylin principal says the school is “the school for me”. Originally from Donegal, new principal Maura Melanaphy has trained and worked in Liverpool for the last 20 years, starting as a PE teacher and working her way up to deputy head teacher. After having a family over in Liverpool, Maura and family […]

MLA Armstrong encourages women to take up politics


DIANA Armstrong has been selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The Ulster Unionist Party announced this week the selection of Ms Armstrong to replace Tom Elliott as the MLA for the region. Speaking about her new appointment, Ms Armstrong said, “Today is a day I will certainly remember with pride as signed […]