A NEWTOWNBUTLER-born priest has described the reported increase of drug use across his native community as “frightening” during an event which was held in Donagh in order to address concerns in relation to drugs and other social issues. “What I’ve seen on the streets of Belfast is horrific but to think that it could be […]
Fr Gary to tackle drugs concerns at Donagh event
The event will provide a platform where concerns in relation to local drug use and mental health can be addressed in a “proactive” manner.
East Fermanagh ‘Drug wreath’ threats denied
“For the first time, I am genuinely afraid. I’m scared for my children and the young people around here.”
Sinead is stepping out for brother-in-law and cancer
A FERMANAGH woman has put her best foot forward during the month of March in aid of Cancer Research UK. Sinead McCormack from Donagh has raised over £1,335 so far after taking on the ‘Walk All Over Cancer’ challenge, by walking 10,000 steps per day to help beat cancer and raise essential funds for life-saving […]
‘Housing crisis’ in Fermanagh – more houses need built
A LOCAL Councillor has demanded that houses are built in Fermanagh as there is a ‘housing crisis’ and rural communities are going to suffer. The Housing Executive has confirmed it has commenced the 2020/2021 Rural Housing Need Testing programme which will examine the need for social housing in three villages in Fermanagh – Donagh, Newtownbutler […]
Helping combat the cold under ‘Connolly Bridge’
St Joseph’s Primary School, Donagh is supporting the ‘Warm for the Winter’ campaign.
20 mph speed limits for outside primary schools
FOUR schools in Fermanagh are to have part-time 20mph speed limits installed. The local schools feature on a new list of 100 schools across the North to be included in the scheme. While the introduction of this safety measure at St Aidan’s High School, Derrylin, St Mary’s Primary School Bellanaleck, St Mary’s Primary School Maguiresbridge […]
‘New homes for Donagh needed’
FERMANAGH people have been asked ‘would you like to live in Donagh?’ as the need for social and affordable housing in the area is now being investigated. Those who are interested have been asked to register their interest by contacting the Housing Executive which the organisation says will assist in assessing the level of housing […]
Donagh rallies round Helen to go the extra mile
LOCAL super-mum Helen Davis has certainly went the ‘extra mile’ this lockdown, with help from her former GAA club St Patrick’s, Donagh, together their efforts raised over £4,000 for mental health charity ‘Pieta House’ through the ‘Run4Pieta’ twenty-four hour challenge. Speaking to the Herald on her recent achievement, Helen said, “I would have always done […]
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 […]