Stepping in the right direction for mental health


LOCAL runners from across the county took a step in the right direction over the weekend, taking on the almighty task of running four miles every four hours over the course 48 hours. The team of runners started on Friday at 4pm as part of the ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ challenge to create awareness around […]

Barry keeping the sunny side up despite lockdown


WHILE many of us have had our fair share of Covid-blues, there’s one person who has kept a smile on his face throughout this pandemic and that’s Lisnaskea man, Barry Teague! The popular 38-year-old was born with Down Syndrome and when Barry was just a baby the outlook given to his parents Martin and Bernie […]

Locals show support as missing father is laid to rest


AN 18-year-long mystery came to an end on Friday, as the remains of missing man and father-of-four Tony Lynch were finally returned back to his family home in Magheraveely after years of unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance. Speaking to the Herald, Peter Lynch who became the spearhead of his late father’s missing campaign said; “As […]

Cassie saddles up for 200-mile charity cycle challenge


FINAL year nursing student Cassie Mohan certainly went the ‘extra mile’ over lockdown as the 22-year-old cycled over 200 miles as part of the ‘Cycle for Dementia challenge.’ Speaking to the Herald, Cassie who has currently raised over £700 so far said, “This charity means a lot to me, my late granny suffered Alzheimer’s disease […]

Talented singers join forces for ‘You raise me up’


The extremely talented students of ‘Fermanagh’s School of Music and Performing Arts’ once again came under the spotlight after a video created by school founder Ciara O’Flanagan in tribute of all keyworkers received “thousands” of views on social media. Local performers James Gilleece, Katie Teague, Sofia Allen, Chloe McCaffrey, Katie Chapman and Clare Kavanagh joined […]

Rovers put their ‘best foot forward’ to support others


PLAYERS and management at Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club have put their best foot forward as they donated £500 worth of food in support of the “vital” work carried out by ‘The Pantry Food Bank’ (Lisnaskea) which has provided support for locals during a time of crisis. Darren Graham of Lisnaskea Rovers explained, “The current health […]

‘I’d love to give Australia another crack…’


FERMANAGH GAA star Joanne Doonan made history back in September after becoming the first ever Irish-born player to sign for Aussie rules side Carlton Blues.  From there, the 25-year-old flew to Australia in October to pursue a semi-professional career in the AFL women’s league that would indefinitely see her change the mindset and opportunities of […]

GAA girls’ marathon ‘exceeds all expectations’


FERMANAGH’S GAA women have exceeded their wildest expectations to date by raising a grand total of £5895 in aid of three local charities, Fermanagh’s Women’s Aid, Enniskillen Food Bank and the Aisling Centre. With an initial target of £4,000 the Erne squad have been completely “blown away” by the public reaction to their ‘Marathon per […]