A special event will be held in Boho tomorrow. The Winter Wonderland in the community centre will begin at 12noon. Children will have a chance to meet Mrs Claus and visit Santa’s Grotto. There will also be fun themed Christmas games, Santa’s Treasure Hunt, face painting and much more. Refreshments and treats for all the […]
Fermanagh Pharmacies could reduce working hours
FERMANAGH pharmacies could be set to cut their working hours and stop home deliveries as a lack of funding and financial support continues to have a devastating impact on the health sector. The National Pharmacy Association recently ran a ballot with some pharmacy owners in the North, England and Wales voting in favour of a […]
Fermanagh mourns quarry stalwart Jim Heuston
FERMANAGH was left saddened following the death of the late Jim Heuston who was a ‘great community and parish man’ and was renowned for his role in the development of rural roads. Formerly of Macknagh in Lisnaskea, Mr Heuston passed away peacefully, aged 87 years old. Mr Heuston was one of six-children born to Philip […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid reliant on community support
DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]
Lisbellaw Scarecrow Festival searches for ‘Raggy’
The ‘Hardrock’ scarecrow family adorns the entrance to Lisbellaw in readiness for the area’s second scarecrow festival! This year is promised to be bigger and better, with a number of events and workshops in addition to many homes displaying a ‘rural life’ themed scarecrow. From Saturday 26 September, the scarecrows will be popping up all over […]
Views wanted on Donagh and Roslea play park upgrade
THE LOCAL community is being asked to share its views on the future development of two local play parks. Fermanagh and Omagh Council is seeking the views of local residents on the development of facilities at Donagh and Roslea play parks. Drop-in events will be taking place at Donagh Millennium Hall and Roslea Cross Community Playgroup, […]
Roslea’s ‘Calendar Girls’ support local charities
A FERMANAGH group has said that Roslea village is “certainly small, but mighty” after it united for a special charity fundraiser to raise money and support for local organisations. During the lead up to the hugely successful ‘OsKaRs’ campaign, a group of females from the Roslea GAA club reenacted the popular movie ‘Calendar Girls’, which […]
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 […]
Fermanagh’s Indian community celebrates Onam
MEMBERS of the Fermanagh Indian Association gathered at the Model School in Enniskillen on Saturday to honour the traditional Onam Festival. Mainly celebrated in the south of India in the state of Kerala, Onam is an annual Hindu and harvest cultural festival, with the date of the celebration falling between August and September. “Unlike our Christmas and […]
WATCH: Community spirit on full show at fun farm
FERMANAGH Fun Farm has partnered up with Killadeas Day Centre to provide weekly coffee mornings for the local community. The coffee mornings happen every Friday and are run by the service users of Killadeas Day Care Centre who take the orders and serve the yummy goods to customers. Alan Potters manager of Fermanagh Fun Farm […]