A NEW craft market has been launched in Enniskillen with the aim of showcasing local products and the creativity, colour, and community spirit to Fermanagh. The Enniskillen Crafters Market aims to unite artists, families, and causes to celebrate all things handmade. It takes place at St Michael’s Scout Centre on the second and fourth Sunday of […]
Fermanagh mums go the extra mile for rural school
WHEN it comes to community spirit, few gestures speak louder than going the extra mile – or 26.2 of them. This month, three inspiring local women – Sarah Shanley, Michelle McGovern, and Christina Elliott – are taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Killyhommon Primary School. With deep personal ties to the […]
Fermanagh school unites for a cause close to home
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JONES Memorial Primary School in Enniskillen came together on Saturday for a touching and successful fundraiser in support of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. This fundraiser was held in memory of Stuart Doonan, the son of Carol Doonan, whose a beloved member of the Jones Memorial community and the school’s secretary. Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, […]
Fermanagh unites as Catherine’s fundraiser hits £100,00
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OVER £100,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support much-loved and cherished Catherine Cox, who recently spent time at one of the leading physiotherapy centres in the UK. For over 12 months, the county has been rallying in support of Catherine who lives with an incredibly rare health condition, CDKL5. CDKL5 deficiency disorder is […]
Over £27,000 raised in memory of Martina McMahon
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THE family of the late Martina McMahon said they were “overwhelmed by the support” after they raised over £27,000 for a cancer charity, in her memory, following a number of fundraising efforts. Ms McMahon, a mother-of-two, who was a stalwart of Roslea Shamrocks GAA club in Fermanagh and Trillick St Macartan’s in Tyrone, passed away […]
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 […]
Group helping Fermanagh men with their mental health
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A NON-PROFIT organisation in Fermanagh said it was “fabulous” to be able to demonstrate and showcase their work to the Council as part of a celebration for Mental Health Awareness Week. Figures released during Mental Health Awareness Week revealed that one in five adults in the North will show signs of mental illness at some […]
Fermanagh unites in support for Catherine
OVER £20,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support two-year-old Catherine Cox who lives with a rare genetic condition which affects one in 60,000 children across the world. Born in September 2022, the Enniskillen girl lives with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The condition causes a range of neurodevelopmental challenges, with research ongoing into future treatments. The […]
Fermanagh cyclists raise £11,500 for local charities
TEN Ederney men have cycled the length of Ireland, raising thousands of pounds for three local charities. Marty Gallogley, Columba Gallen, Raymond McFarland, Marty Monaghan, Dessie Noble, Sean Donnelly, Donal Gormley, Marty McGrath, Justin Maguire, and Stephen McElrone braved the elements for the remarkable journey from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal. […]
Enniskillen Running Club raises £8k for local charities
A LOCAL running group has fundraised an impressive total of £8,000 for local charities following two successful events. Enniskillen Running Club hosted both a 10k race earlier in the year, along with their family-favourite Spooktacular run at Halloween, gaining vital funds for charity organisations in the area. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular was a major success with […]