THE power of positivity was the message of the day in Belcoo last week, as the community gathered for an event dedicated to resilience, mental health, and motivation. The packed session at the Mullaghdun Community Centre came in the wake of recent tragedies over the past few years. Its emphasis was on reaching out to the […]
Mary Lou acknowledges Fermanagh’s healthcare fears
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A PUBLC discussion on rural health and care took place last night at 7pm in the Westville Hotel, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland’. It was the third health-focused event held this year, with guest speakers including Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, alongside an independent panel featuring Fr […]
Fermanagh village ready for scarecrow festival
LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]
Record-breaking demand for Enniskillen Spooktacular
THE ever-popular Enniskillen Spooktacular is set for its biggest year yet, with excitement building ahead of the much-anticipated Halloween-themed run. Known for its electric atmosphere, creative costumes, and strong community spirit, this year’s event is already shaping up to be another massive success – even before the first runner crosses the starting line. Organisers Enniskillen […]
Fermanagh’s Fleadh winners honoured in style
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SOME of the county’s top Irish traditional musicians were honoured at a special appreciation night and celebration to mark their success at the recent Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Fermanagh musicians enjoyed unprecedented success at the event in Wexford and a large crowd turned out to Mulligan’s Bar in Newtownbutler for the show, organised by the Comhaltas group. […]
Memorial golf event to honour Jonny Gibson
LOUGH Erne Golf Club is to host a fundraising tournament in memory of a special member of the Fermanagh community. The ‘Jonny Gibson Memorial Classic’ Golf Event will take place at Lough Erne Golf Club on Friday, July 25 to honour the life of the well-known and highly respected sportsman. Funds raised from the event will […]
GALLERY: Enniskillen 10K hailed as major success
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THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were “just delighted” with the success of the 10K event in the town, which saw over 1200 runners from across the county pound around the pavements on Saturday. A large crowd turned out for the annual event, with local runners, Conan McCaughey and Edel Monaghan, claiming the honours in the men […]
Follow the yellow brick road to Irvinestown
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THERE’S no place like home, and there’s certainly no place like Irvinestown, where plans are well underway for Fermanagh’s most famous festival. The annual Lady of the Lake celebrations return to the Fermanagh town this July, and the proceedings promise to be “bigger and better than ever” according to festival stalwart Joe Mahon. With a ‘wicked’ theme – paying tribute […]
Fermanagh Camino fever sweeps into town
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out next week when the much-anticipated three-day Fermanagh Camino event takes place in the county to raise money for a local support charity. Kicking off on April 6, the walk invites participants to explore the landscapes of Fermanagh, beginning at the serene shores of Lough Derg and culminating […]
Cancer fundraising events confirmed for Fermanagh
LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]