Kelly Lynch’s mother’s quest for answers a year on


A YEAR has passed since the tragic death of Kelly Lynch, and her mother remains steadfast in her quest for answers. In a heartfelt appeal, she is urging anyone with information to come forward to help shed light on the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s passing. Julieanne Lynch has shared the current status of the investigation. […]

Shauna’s breaking down stereotypes in the fire service


A LISNASKEA firefighter has been breaking down stereotypes and is encouraging more women to join the force. Mother of five Shauna McCrystal who once was a makeup artist and accountant has described her reason behind transitioning to becoming a firefighter as having “a strong desire to help others”. “Transitioning from being a makeup artist and […]

FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Lisnaskea High School 50th party!


Do you recognise anyone who was at the 50th party for Lisnaskea High School? Tag them in the Facebook post! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this link… […]

Fermanagh firm receives multi-million investment


A FERMANAGH-BASED manufacturer has said it’s “proud to be at the forefront” of the production industry after it agreed a multi-million pound funding package to boost its development. RE-KKUR, which is located at Lisnaskea Business Unit, has revealed that it’s the beneficiary of a £3.75 million investment from Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern […]

First sod turned on new Lisnaskea Health Centre


CONSTRUCTION of the new Health and Care Centre in Lisnaskea has begun. Once operational, the new hub will support a network of 16 GPs and provide services to around 30,000 people in the Lisnaskea and surrounding East Fermanagh area. Councillor Victor Warrington stressed that the new health centre ‘is very much needed’ for the people […]

St Kevin’s College pupils ready for Kenyan experience


THE pupils at St Kevin’s College are hoping to “make a difference to at least one person’s life” as they prepare to head off to Kenya for two weeks to provide help and support to a local seminary. Twenty-two students from the school, who are members of the Carlo Acutis Faith Group, will head to […]

Lisnaskea practice shakes up patient appointment system


LISNASKEA Medical Centre has announced a positive update aimed at improving the patient experience, with changes to its appointment system starting January 6, 2025. The practice will remove its current clinical triage system in the mornings. Patients will now be able to request appointments throughout the day, though urgent appointments will still be limited. The […]

GAA community mourns death of Oliver Courtney


THE GAA community in Fermanagh is mourning the sudden death of Oliver Courtney, a highly respected and beloved figure in local sport. A gifted sportsman, he represented the Fermanagh GAA inter-county team in the 1960s and early 1970s, consistently playing in midfield. Spending his early life in Lisnaskea, he quickly became a leading figure in […]