THE power of positivity was the message of the day in Belcoo last week, as the community gathered for an event dedicated to resilience, mental health, and motivation. The packed session at the Mullaghdun Community Centre came in the wake of recent tragedies over the past few years. Its emphasis was on reaching out to the […]
Santa and carol singing at festive Belcoo event
THERE will be a special festive event in Belcoo next week. The Christmas lights switch-on in the village will take place at the Grandstand on December 11 at 7.15pm. There will also be a Christmas Carols performance at the event, with the entertainment being provided by Letterbreen Silver Band. The Santa Train will be arriving […]
Calls for public access to Lower Lough MacNean
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Currently there is no public access to Lower Lough MacNean to facilitate boating, fishing and swimming activities.
McDermott wants Belcoo to prove doubters wrong
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WINNING the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship on Sunday would be a major story of resilience and character for Belcoo and their captain Dean McDermott. The O’Rahilly’s put a challenging league campaign behind them to romp to the championship final, where they’re now just 60 minutes away from getting their hands on some coveted silverware. McDermott, […]
Belcoo unites in grief and hope
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THE Mullaghdun Community Association hosted a free Mental Wellbeing Evening last Thursday at the local community hall, following two heartbreaking tragedies in the area. Over 250 people attended the event, which was held to support mental health awareness and healing within the local community. It was organised in response to the recent tragic deaths of […]
Community mourns the passing of ‘Red Barry’ Leonard
THE FERMANAGH community has been saddened following the death of Barry ‘Red Barry’ Leonard. Formerly of Sligo Line, Point, Letterbreen, Barry has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘full of craic’. Belcoo GAA paid tribute following the passing of Barry, a long-time supporter and member of the club’s extended family. “All club activities have […]
Hundreds turn out for ‘Run for Oisín’
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Hundreds of people pulled on their running shoes and pounded the pavements around Belcoo as part of the ‘Oisín McGrath’ run, which celebrates the life of the much-loved Belcoo teenager. Runners from across the county and further afield took part in the memorial event, which returned for its tenth edition, to mark 10 years since […]
Belcoo set for tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’
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This Sunday, hundreds of people from across Fermanagh are expected to lace up their running shoes and take to the roads around Belcoo for a poignant milestone – the tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’. Now in its tenth year, the event continues to attract large crowds who gather to celebrate the life and legacy of […]
Belcoo doctor conquers the English Channel
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A BELCOO doctor said swimming the English Channel was “one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences” of her life after she repeated a feat last achieved by a local man over 50 years ago. Dr Hannah Gillespie recently became the first woman from Fermanagh to complete the grueling solo swim across the 21-mile stretch […]
New mural brings Fermanagh community spirit to life
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CHILDREN taking part in a summer scheme in Belcoo have left a lasting mark on their village — quite literally — by helping create the first-ever mural in the area. The vibrant artwork, now on display at the Healthy Living Centre, was led by local artist Michelle Duffy and features the colourful handprints of the […]