Podcast host stops off at St Kevin’s College


A Fermanagh podcaster and motivational speaker stopped off in Lisnaskea to offer some advice to the pupils and staff at St Kevin’s College. As part of the celebrations for ‘Children’s Mental Health Week’, Enniskillen podcast host Geraldine McGrath was the special guest at the Lisnaskea school and she felt it was a very important workshop. […]

Lisnaskea man says help is needed for mental health


THOSE in charge of mental health services must make sure they are really taking the time to listen to those who come forward seeking help, instead of “just ticking boxes.” That’s the vital message from a well-known local man who himself has experienced first-hand the powerful impact of “being heard” when going through his own struggles. Stephen Carters, a former Lisnaskea […]

Work on new Lisnaskea health centre due to begin


TWO decades after first being proposed, work is finally due to begin on a new health centre for Lisnaskea this summer. However, with the estimated cost of the state-of-the-art building now almost twice originally anticipated, fresh approval will be needed before the project can begin. Having first being proposed in the early 2000s, and with plans progressing […]

Lisnaskea Emmetts reveal ‘ambitious’ development plans


LISNASKEA Emmett’s GAA club has launched an ambitious fundraising project with the aim of developing ‘state of the art club facilities’ in the Fermanagh town. Major plans are in place to enhance and develop the facilities at Emmett Park, which is based at 55 Lisnaskea Road. To help with the costs, the club is set […]

Talented chef Glen is cooking up a storm in Enniskillen


GLEN Wheeler is one of the country’s top chefs – but his journey to running an award-winning restaurant has been anything but straightforward. At 15, the Lisnaskea man had absolutely no interest in cooking. He wanted to be a professional footballer or a plumber, but a chance encounter with a careers teacher pushed him down a different […]

Fluffy new addition to St Kevin’s College staff


ST KEVIN’S College Lisnaskea welcomes Pluto, a new therapy dog! St Kevin’s College Lisnaskea has announced it’s latest furry addition to the staff – Pluto, a bushy-tailed black labradoodle specially trained thanks to Assistance Dogs NI. Pluto will serve as a therapy dog to help students with their mental, physical, social, and emotional functioning. Therapy Dogs, such as […]

Excitement building for Lisnaskea panto


SOME of the most well-known faces in Lisnaskea are set to put their acting talents to the test this weekend as they bring pantomime ‘Little Green Riding Hood’ to life on stage at the parish hall. For two nights, on Friday 5 January 2024 and Sunday 7 January 2024, members of the Lisnaskea Emmett’s GFC […]