AN ENNISKILLEN woman who turned 100 at the weekend has shared her heartfelt wisdom on what she believes is the key to a long and fulfilling life. With a bright smile and eyes that sparkle with joy of her century-long journey, Anne Tummon said ‘move naturally, hard work, good food, and a loving caring husband’. […]
Val Valentine celebrates 100th birthday
WHAT are the odds of being born on Valentine’s Day and your surname being Valentine? Why don’t you ask Fermanagh man Val Valentine who celebrated his 100th Birthday on February 14. The remarkable Irvinestown man also married his sweetheart Alice on the most romantic day of the year. Val and Alice have two daughters Maria […]
Enniskillen nun Sr Mary celebrates her 100th birthday
There were celebrations at the Convent of Mercy in Enniskillen last week, when Sr Mary marked her 100th birthday in style.
Roslea’s Katie celebrates century of love and laughter
By Niamh McGovern ‘LIVE life and keep moving’ is the key to a long and happy life, according to Fermanagh centenarian Katie Lynch. Long-time Roslea resident Katie celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday surrounded by her large and loving family during a lively gathering. Born on December 19, 1924, to Mary-Ann Flynn and Tom Carol, […]
Big birthdays for three remarkable Fermanagh women
There have been celebrations across the county as the family and friends of three local residents came together to mark their ‘big birthdays.’
Healthy living keeps Elizabeth fighting fit at 100
KINAWLEY native Elizabeth Gallagher has celebrated a milestone birthday. The local woman recently turned 100 and she’s shared some of her top tips for a long life with the Herald. Mrs Gallagher was born in Kinawley parish in 1920. She grew up in Fermanagh but moved to England for work in her 20’s and stayed […]
Special birthday for a special lady…
LISNASKEA woman, Sarah McElroy recently celebrated reaching a milestone birthday. Over 90 family, friends and neighbours gathered for a 100th birthday party to help celebrate the remarkable lady’s big birthday. For the past few months Sarah has been living with her daughter Patricia, but this did not deter lifelong neighbours from coming along to join […]
Aged 100, modern man James still doing the dishes
IT’S been a busy 100 years but there’s a man in Lisnaskea who could tell you all about the past century, because he’s lived it. Yesterday, September 4th, James Lynch celebrated his 100th birthday, surrounded by his large family. This included his loyal and loving wife Maureen, a young 90-year-old compared to her husband, most […]
Wonderful lady’ Sarah celebrates 100th birthday
BIRTHDAY celebrations were in full swing in Lisnaskea on Friday afternoon as Drumhaw Fold’s oldest resident celebrated her 100th birthday. Born on December 2nd 1916, Sarah Fee was surrounded by family and friends as she celebrated a century of life. It was a red letter day for Sarah who received many ‘best wishes’ cards, including […]