Lisnaskea man says help is needed for mental health


THOSE in charge of mental health services must make sure they are really taking the time to listen to those who come forward seeking help, instead of “just ticking boxes.” That’s the vital message from a well-known local man who himself has experienced first-hand the powerful impact of “being heard” when going through his own struggles. Stephen Carters, a former Lisnaskea […]

Donagh mourns death of ‘gifted’ Steven Ingram


THE Donagh community has been left saddened following the death of ‘one of the greats’ Steven Ingram who dedicated his life to family and football. Mr Ingram, who was commonly known as ‘Nudie’, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A devout sportsman, Mr Ingram was a dedicated member of the St Patrick’s Donagh GAA club, both […]

Donagh singer Patrick Treacy to headline Kinawley dance


THE countdown is on until Donagh singer Patrick Treacy is set to headline a major concert at the Kinawley Community Centre. On Friday, February 16, the popular venue will host a ‘Valentines Country Night’, with leading Country music singer and critic Sean Wallace confirmed as the MC for the upcoming concert. There’s going to be […]

Dancing girls in the groove in Donagh


DANCERS with the Movers and Groovers in Donagh have been raking in the titles this year. Aoife and Amy McPhillips have been dancing since 2017 under the tuition of Julie McDonald. They train weekly in the Millennium Hall Donagh with the rest of their club and dance Pro am with professional dancer Shane McKeever. To […]

Graft keeps Barney going


IF Barney McHugh is anything to go by, hard work is what makes for a long life. He has been working at Rockfield Quarry in Donagh since he was 16. Now 84 years old and in great health, grafting is what it’s all about for Barney. “Working certainly hasn’t done me any harm. I’ve been working […]

Donagh man caught in Canada snow storm


A FEARSOME ‘bomb cyclone’ of treacherous heavy snow and icy conditions brought America and Canada to a standstill last week, with the resulting total death toll standing at 59. In the midst of it all in snowy and frozen Vancouver was Fermanagh ex-pat Patrick Quaile. “We have been told constantly by the news not to […]

Questions remain despite convictions


WHILE two soldiers were eventually convicted and jailed for the murders of Michael Naan and Andrew Murray, for the families left behind many questions remain as to how and why their loved ones met such a horrific death. For James Naan, 50 years on, he still struggles to come to terms with what happened to […]