Be the change this Christmas by taking part in a new campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in Lights for Change – A Christmas Tree for a Safer Future. As part […]
Gladys finds strength in community connection
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A local woman has encouraged others in her age group to stay active to say feeling young. A member of the SWAP (South West Age Partnership) board, 76-year-old Gladys Thompson, said local groups for older people have been her lifeline since becoming a widow two years ago. Living alone in rural Derrylin, she believes staying active […]
Fermanagh family’s joy at medical breakthrough
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A LOCAL man living with Huntington’s has said a recent breakthrough in the fight against the disease has given him hope for his children and grandchildren’s futures. Brian Fee was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease 10 years ago at age 53, following a fall at work. Since then, he has experienced mobility issues, slurred speech, and short-term memory loss. Huntington’s is a […]
Belcoo unites in grief and hope
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THE Mullaghdun Community Association hosted a free Mental Wellbeing Evening last Thursday at the local community hall, following two heartbreaking tragedies in the area. Over 250 people attended the event, which was held to support mental health awareness and healing within the local community. It was organised in response to the recent tragic deaths of […]
Speakers confirmed for Novena of Hope
SEVEN well-known personalities are to tell their stories of how they found hope and coped with unprecedented challenges in their life as the countdown begins to the popular Novena of Hope. The Graan, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, is preparing to welcome people from near and far for the nine-day event, which is scheduled to […]
Big turnout for Aisling Centre talk
HUNDREDS of people turned out to the Crest Centre in Enniskillen on Saturday for the much-anticipated return of the now annual Aisling Centre’s Hope, Healing and Growth Day. To cope with the overwhelming number of people who expressed interest in the event, the conference was streamed online, with hundreds of people tuning in for the […]
Jubilee Year brings hope, says Enniskillen priest
A LOCAL priest believes that the upcoming Holy Year of Jubilee in the Catholic Church will help people to ‘refocus our lives’ as many struggle to cope with the pressures of modern-day life. Pope Francis launched the special jubilee year of celebrations, which takes place every 25 years, when he opened the Holy Door at […]
Aisling Centre offers lifeline for mental health
MENTAL health issues continue to affect people of all ages in Fermanagh, with over 100 individuals attending counselling sessions every week at the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. Founded in 1990 by the Enniskillen Convent of Mercy Sisters, the centre has become one of the leading support services in the North. As it prepares to host […]
Fermanagh man stars in Hope Street season four
A talented Fermanagh man is following his dreams as he stars in the new season of Hope Street. Jonny Cameron (who’s artistic name is Jonny Grogan) landed a role in the popular crime serial drama during the summer and will appear in the final four episodes as ‘Ross Dunlop’ a troubled teenager and son of the […]
Fermanagh man raises £10,000 completing sail project
ALAN Currans has completed his epic sailing journey around Scotland and Ireland. The retired outdoor education instructor set sail in April on his 132 day long trip to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen andn completed this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “In total we were away for 132 days, had […]