There was plenty of Fermanagh talent on tonight’s show!
Perfect picture puts Mabel on global shortlist
Its lights, camera, action for eight-year-old Mabel Hetherington, whose love of photography has earned her a place as a finalist in the Down’s Syndrome Association’s ‘My Perspective Awards’ 2025. The Irvinestown Primary School pupil is one of only a handful of finalists worldwide, and the only child from Northern Ireland to be shortlisted. Her entry, […]
Aisling Centre shares a message of hope
Kindness and open communication can have a huge impact in helping someone who is considering suicide, according to local experts on this sensitive yet pervasive subject. Based in Enniskillen, the Aisling Centre is a local mental health service offering free, confidential, and professional counselling and psychotherapy services to those living in Fermanagh. Speaking to the ‘Herald on […]
Success for local Beltex breeders
Sheep breeders from Fermanagh and neighbouring Tyrone were celebrating yet more success at Clogher Valley Livestock Mart recently, picking up top honours in the Beltex-sired Fat Lamb Show and Sale. Hosted by the Irish Beltex Sheep Breeder Club, the competition had a total prize fund of over £600, and was judged by Declan Robinson. The […]
Fermanagh Pride triumphs with joyful celebration of unity
Local charities, support groups, drag queens, and Fermanagh Pride representatives marched proudly through the town. The colourful parade began at the FIND Centre and made its way through the streets to Enniskillen Castle. The parade set off in the early afternoon, later than scheduled, out of respect for a funeral taking place at St. Michael’s […]
New business inspired by trip to Australia
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Inspiration from ‘Down Under’ helped inspire Lisnaskea’s newest business venture, where two local women have teamed up to bring a fresh, modern twist to tanning in Fermanagh. Inspired by innovative tanning booths Noelle experienced during her recent time in Australia, the pair quickly turned their conversation into reality, offering customers a private, convenient, and around-the-clock […]
Fermanagh’s class of 2025 excel
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The GCSE results received by students across Fermanagh last week marked a particularly special milestone for a unique cohort — the Class of 2025, who began their secondary school journey in 2020, when the world was in lockdown. Despite starting out in bubble classrooms and facing significant disruption to their learning as a result of […]
Ray of Hope shines as the community remembers ‘Mickey Mac’
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A large crowd turned out at Galloon Island at the weekend for the annual Ray of Hope Walk and Talk. Now in its fifth year, the event is the brainchild of the family and friends of the late Michael McPhillips, known to those who loved him as Mickey Mac. A popular photographer and videographer from […]
Sisters raise £12,000 in memory of their father
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Two Derrylin sisters have raised over £12,000 by running the Belfast Marathon in memory of their father, with the aim of increasing awareness and raising money for a local heart organisation. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy completed the grueling marathon in May where they raised £12,236 which they recently presented to the British Heart Foundation […]
Local band recreates ‘Happy’ video
Music fans may be familiar with American singer, Pharrell Williams’, hit song ‘Happy’, and more so the video, featuring fans dancing and singing along to the track.