A FERMANAGH man, who recently conquered the hugely challenging Vietnam Jungle Marathon, said it’s a “really exciting time” as he clocks up the miles to support local schoolchildren. Stephen Barkey, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, has been living in Hanoi in Vietnam for the past number of years, relocating to teach […]
Fermanagh mums go the extra mile for rural school
WHEN it comes to community spirit, few gestures speak louder than going the extra mile – or 26.2 of them. This month, three inspiring local women – Sarah Shanley, Michelle McGovern, and Christina Elliott – are taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Killyhommon Primary School. With deep personal ties to the […]
Women set to run Dublin Marathon to support school
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When it comes to community spirit, few gestures speak louder than going the extra mile—or 26.2 of them. This month, three inspiring local women—Sarah Shanley, Michelle McGovern, and Christina Elliott—are taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Killyhommon Primary School. With deep personal ties to the school, including […]
Annie’s run-derful quest for charity
A FERMANAGH woman is gearing up to take on the Ards Half Marathon, not just for personal achievement but to support a local charity that is close to her heart. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen has been a volunteer for local charity ‘Friends of the Cancer Centre’ for nine years and is a proud member of its Fermanagh […]
Fermanagh family to run marathon for Eimir and John
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LOCAL residents who are set to run the Belfast Marathon in memory of the late Eimir Martin and John Murphy are going to “carry their spirit, their laughter and their love” during the event. A team of 18 people from Lisnaskea will take part in the Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, to raise money […]
Fermanagh siblings set for marathon challenge
TWO Fermanagh sisters are set to compete in the Belfast Marathon in their bid to do “something special” to remember their late father and raise awareness around sudden cardiac death. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy are preparing to take part in Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, with proceeds raised going towards the British Heart […]
Shock at death of young Enniskillen runner in Glasgow
There has been widespread sadness across Fermanagh and beyond folllowing the death of Aaron Johnston.
Big plans for ‘Run For Peace’ marathon
A MOLDOVAN runner who has been volunteering at the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen for the past few years hopes to be the catalyst for a new marathon event to support cross-border relations. On Saturday, UISCE (Understanding Ireland: Socially, Culturally & Economically) volunteer Dmitri Traciuc ran the 26.2-mile marathon distance from Manorhamilton to Enniskillen and wants it […]
Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon
A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]
Fermanagh community prepare to ‘Run for Oisín’
THE Oisín McGrath Foundation is excited to announce the annual ‘Run for Oisín’ event, one of the county’s most popular fun runs, set to take place on Sunday, August 11th at 1 pm in Belcoo. Whether you prefer to walk, run, or jog, the event offers both 5k and 10k distances. This chip-timed, professionally measured event […]