FOUR police officers from Fermanagh were among 20 injured in a 24-hour period across the North last weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed that four officers were hurt in Derrygonnelly while dealing with an aggressive suspect. Elsewhere, two were injured after their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed […]
Donnelly Group supports Fermanagh school
A FERMANAGH school has hailed the “huge impact” that a local business has had on their pupils healthy and wellbeing after they sponsored a new kit which can be used for sporting activities. Donnelly Group, which has branches throughout the North, recently teamed up with St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly to provide a new […]
Derrygonnelly GAA players to cycle for mental health
A LOCAL GAA club is embarking on an ambitious fitness challenge later this month in a bid to raise awareness about the ever-worsening and worrying mental health crisis in our society. As a knock-on effect from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s been reported that there has been a rise in males of all ages seeking mental […]
St Patrick’s PS launches major fundraising bid
THE principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has said she’s “inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity” of her pupils after they launched their mammoth fundraising campaign. St Patrick’s Primary School’s P7 Eco-Committee have launched a major online fundraiser, with the aim of raising £35,000 to develop a fully-equipped ICT suite to help with […]
Stories from the stones..Horror history of Tully Castle
TULLY Castle nestled on the shores of Lower Lough Erne is the impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn built in the early 17th Century with a turbulent history. Located three miles north from Derrygonnelly, the castle was built by Sir John Hume between 1611 and 1613. Though its design owed much to Hume’s […]
Derrygonnelly walkers step out for new scheme
A SPECIAL walking group has been set up in Derrygonnelly to give local residents and retired pensioners the opportunity to meet and talk to others while enjoying some physical activity. The Council recently partnered up with Derrygonnelly Harps GFC for its ‘Step Challenge Walking Programme’ as part of its ‘Free Community Wellbeing Programmes’. It comes just […]
Derrygonnelly singer Rachel hits top spot
The Fermanagh singer, who works at the new Menary’s store in Enniskillen, took another major step forward in her career this month.
Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon
A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]
Fermanagh residents walk and talk up Cuilcagh
FERMANAGH residents from across the county pulled on the walking gear and took part in a grueling climb up Cuilcagh Mountain as part of a celebration on World Suicide Prevention Day. Families and residents from across Fermanagh took part in the annual ‘Cuilcagh Dawn Trek’ recently, which was organised by non-profit support organisation, The Aisling […]
No stopping ‘Player of the Match’ Doonan
After plying her trade in the full-back line for Fermanagh this year, Joanne Doonan has certainly given Erne boss C.J McGourty something to think about after her performance at full forward for her club Kinawley, on Sunday. The former AFLW player was in sensational form as she hit 3-3 to help Kinawley retain the Division […]