LISNASKEA’S Kathleen Breen, has been crowned the Housing Executive’s Rural Community Champion of 2020 after her inspirational efforts to help others over the course of Covid-19 pandemic made a positive impact to many. Kathleen, who is widely known for her heart of gold qualities and selfless drive to help others within the local community took […]
Eimear steps out in memory of Michaela
THIS month, many people take part in some sort of November challenge to raise money for a chosen charity, and a number of young ladies across the county are taking part in the ‘Miles for Michaela’ initiative to mark Michaela McAreavey’s 10th anniversary. Eimear Shannon, a leader of the Michaela Foundation in Fermanagh, is taking […]
Former Fermanagh star’s challenge for baby Frankie
THIS week, hundreds of people all across Fermanagh have been pulling on the cycling shorts and the running shoes to take part in a ’31 Day Challenge for Frankie’. Last August, Shane and Sinead Goan from Irvinestown, suffered a terrible loss as their baby Frankie passed away and this year, they have decided to […]
Rotary Club doing their bit in Covid fight
GIVING back to the community has always been a special trait of the Rotary Club and this week the Enniskillen branch took the opportunity to express its gratitude to the many who have supported them over the past 12 months. “I thank you for your continuing support of our work,” acknowledged Heather Ellis, Rotary President […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cavanaleck ‘family’give masterclass in community spirit
THE RESIDENTS Cavanaleck are no strangers to supporting each other, but since the Covid-19 crisis began the neighbourhood has been giving a masterclass in community spirit. Last Thursday the estate hosted what was possibly Fermanagh’s biggest street party since the lockdown began. With entertainment from the The Party Bees, the socially distanced event took the […]
Local group go above and beyond to help residents
LISNASKEA’S Carrosyl Community Association have been going above and beyond to support residents both young and old during the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to the Herald, youth support worker Jackie Mullan said, “At the start of lockdown we had applied for grants to do something for our isolated and vulnerable residents and had to wait to […]
‘Hang on to the positives to get through crisis’
REACHING out to share a message of hope during lockdown one local priest has positively said he believes that after the coronavirus crisis ends we will emerge as a “more wholesome society”. Irvinestown priest, Fr Kevin Duffy has taken to social media to share weekly reflections at a time when he is separated from his […]
Local shops are putting safety first
LOCAL shops have put their best foot forward when it comes to helping the communities they serve through what are unprecedented times. Retailers here have rose to the challenge of social distancing. From Trillick to Belleek, sanitisers and antibacterial wipes are the first thing customers meet upon entering shops. This week the Herald spoke to […]