Sky is the limit for Laura who can ‘see herself in medi


SKY is the limit for Kinawley student Laura McCaffrey, after securing a prestigious spot on the world renowned University of Cambridge summer school scheme this August. The 16-year-old Mount Lourdes student was selected from a wide range of school children who took part in the international competition that led her thought provoking essay titled, ‘What makes a good doctor?’ […]


Healthy living keeps Elizabeth fighting fit at 100


KINAWLEY native Elizabeth Gallagher has celebrated a milestone birthday. The local woman recently turned 100 and she’s shared some of her top tips for a long life with the Herald. Mrs Gallagher was born in Kinawley parish in 1920. She grew up in Fermanagh but moved to England for work in her 20’s and stayed […]


Kinawley couple raise final total of £8520


KINAWLEY PARENTS Fiona and Thomas Drumm completed their ‘Mito Miles’ challenge recently in a joint effort with the ‘Lily Foundation’ to raise awareness and essential funds for Mitochondrial Disease. The Lily Foundation set a challenge back in May for families to get fit for a good cause by participating in the ‘My Mito Miles’ task. […]


Thousand mile cycle ends in Kinawley!


NESTLING in Benaughlin’s shade, Kinawley’s splendid GAA grounds may not have the geographical prominence of Malin or Mizen Head, but all three meaningfully came together on Saturday morning. For residing as they do, within stone’s throw distance, McManus Park marked a most appropriate finishing point to Thomas and Fiona Drumm’s charity cycle effort. Encompassing 1,000 […]


Confirmations to be carried out with emphasis on safety


  RESCHEDULED confirmation dates have been set for parishes throughout the Clogher diocese.  This year confirmations were largely postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now as restrictions begin to ease parishes have set new dates for young people to look forward to.  Last weekend Knockninny parish celebrated confirmation, it is believed to be one of […]


Is the GAA’s return roadmap demanding too much of our c


  Fermanagh’s finest club players to hear their views on some of the rules and regulations set out in the ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ roadmap and also to hear their take on the fast-tracked plan that would see full contact training being able to resume.   Paul Breen (Kinawley Brian Boru’s) Kinawley Brian Boru’s […]

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Heartbreaking decision to return home was right for Joa


From preparing for a quarter final in Australia to being on a flight home in the space of days, Joanne Doonan’s Australian adventure was cut dramatically short as the Covid crisis took its toll around the world. Credit to the experienced player and those at the helm of the club the decision to call a […]

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