THE annual Novena of Hope, which has attracted thousands to Fermanagh over the years, is to be scaled back this year due to ‘resourcing shortages’. The festival of prayer, which runs at The Grann in St Gabriel’s Retreat over lent, usually runs for more than week, and took place from March 22-31 last year. This year, it will be […]
AA marks 80 years in Ireland with Enniskillen event
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AN OPEN public meeting is set to take place in Enniskillen this month, aimed at offering an insight, hope, and support to those affected by alcoholism. The open public information meeting will take place on Saturday, February 21, at 6pm in The Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, and is open to anyone with an interest in understanding alcoholism […]
Christine’s inspiring journey of healing and hope
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FERMANAGH author and holistic practitioner Christine Allen has released her latest book, ‘The Feet I Have Felt,’ sharing her journey as a cancer survivor and her decades of experience helping others heal. In the book, Christine courageously opens up about surviving cancer, offering readers an authentic and uplifting message about resilience, faith, and the body’s […]
Stand against domestic violence this Christmas
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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 […]