THIS year’s annual charity run at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was an especially poignant one, with proceeds going to two very special causes – the Oisín McGrath Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer. Since 2015, the school has organised annual runs involving all year groups to raise money for the Oisín McGrath Foundation, in memory […]
Over £27,000 raised in memory of Martina McMahon
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THE family of the late Martina McMahon said they were “overwhelmed by the support” after they raised over £27,000 for a cancer charity, in her memory, following a number of fundraising efforts. Ms McMahon, a mother-of-two, who was a stalwart of Roslea Shamrocks GAA club in Fermanagh and Trillick St Macartan’s in Tyrone, passed away […]
Fundraising never feels like work for Krystle Corrigan
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When you step into the Cancer Focus NI centre in Enniskillen, chances are you’ll be greeted by the warmth and enthusiasm of Krystle Corrigan. As Fundraising Events Officer for Enniskillen and Fermanagh, Krystle is the driving force behind a packed calendar of local events that raise vital funds while bringing people together with hope and […]
Share Discovery Village launches winter concert series
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THIS winter, Share Discovery Village is set to come alive with music, laughter, and community spirit as it launches The Share Sessions. Beginning at the end of October and running across November, December, and January, the concert and gig series has been created to celebrate over 40 years of Share’s commitment to inclusive adventure. All […]
Major win for Enniskillen Women’s rugby
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IN A major win for grassroots sport, Enniskillen Rugby Club (ERC) has been celebrating a significant funding boost to help its women’s rugby programme continue to thrive. The club has been one of the stand-out success stories for local women’s sport in recent times, with five of the 15 starting players for Ulster in last […]
Fermanagh unites to support family’s campaign
A HEARTFELT community fundraiser has raised over £3,000 to help purchase a specialist running wheelchair for a local family. The initiative was organised by Neil Walmsley, owner of Boxflow Gym in Enniskillen, in support of gym members Oran and Angela Gutang. The couple had been borrowing a specialised running wheelchair from a charity so that […]
Fermanagh to go pink for Cancer Focus fun run
ST ANGELO Airport will turn pink next month as Cancer Focus NI brings its 5K fun run to Fermanagh for the first time. The event, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, invites individuals, schools, workplaces, community groups – and even dogs – to sign up, get showered in pink powder, and run (or walk) in […]
Belcoo set for tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’
HUNDREDS of people from across Fermanagh are expected to lace up their running shoes and take to the roads around Belcoo for a poignant milestone – the tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’. Now in its tenth year, the event continues to attract large crowds who gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Oisín McGrath, […]
Fermanagh trad stars cycle to Clare for charity
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SOME of the county’s top traditional musicians recently jumped on their bikes and took part in a grueling 164 kilometre cycle to Clare to remember one of Ireland’s leading bodhrán players. Band members with The Tumbling Paddies, John McCann, Oisin McManus and Martin Treacy and music tutor Maggie Maguire were past of the ‘Wheels and Jigs’ […]
Fermanagh community unites in memory of Andrea
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THE FIVEMILETOWN community will come together this weekend to turn grief into hope. This Friday and Saturday locals are uniting for a charity fundraiser dedicated to raising mental health awareness, in memory of Andrea Malone, who tragically passed away one year ago next week. This event is not just a fundraiser, it’s a powerful statement of support, […]