Fermanagh runners raise £15,000 after London Marathon


TWO Fermanagh residents said they were “overwhelmed by the incredible generosity” of the community after they took part in the hugely challenging London Marathon to raise money for local charities. Well-known and hugely-popular Belcoo resident, Tony McGourty, and his niece Kathryn Walls, recently were part of the 53,000-plus runners who completed the 26.2 miles marathon in […]

Women complete charity walk from Enniskillen to Derry


THREE Fermanagh women have walked from Enniskillen to Derry to raise much needed funds for Positive Futures Autsim Out Reach Service. Shauna Falconer, who has worked at the service for four years came up with the idea as this service covers the entire Western Trust and the reason for the choice of route. Shauna and her friend […]

Fermanagh couple conquer Austrian Ironman event


TWO members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club said they were “delighted to finish” a hugely competitive and challenging Ironman competition in Austria. Jenny and Lee York, members of the Fermanagh club, said they were delighted to take part, with Jenny qualifying for the Women’s World Championships in Nice in September. “Lee and I completed Ironman […]

Fermanagh runners lead the way in Belfast Marathon


A NUMBER of Fermanagh runners pulled on the trainers and pounded the pavements on Sunday as thousands of people took part in the Belfast City Marathon. It’s estimated that over 5,000 people ran the full 26.2 mile route ran through Belfast, finishing up at Ormeau Park, where they were greeted by a large crowd of supporters […]

Fermanagh family doing something ‘Relay’ special


Local charity Air Ambulance NI is appealing for your support with a fundraising challenge that will get you active. The charity is encouraging groups of 5 family members, friends or work colleagues to sign up for the Team Relay of the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon. The event takes place on Sunday 5 May 2024 and […]

McCaffreys are hitting the road for Macmillan Cancer Support


THIS Sunday, five members of the McCaffrey family from Enniskillen are set the Belfast City Marathon Team Relay in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Pat, Collette, Mark, Rachel and Laura McCaffrey. are running this marathon to raise money for the cancer charity, and at the time of going to press, they have raised a staggering […]

Fermanagh’s GAA women still doing their county proud!


FERMANAGH’S GAA women have yet again done their county proud, as the Erne squad successfully tackled the ‘marathon a day’ challenge over the past week on social media. The team came together to raise over £5,000 so far for three local charities, Fermanagh Women’s Aid, Enniskillen Food Bank and the Aisling Centre, with high hopes […]

Marathon run from Belleek to Dublin for businessman


BELLEEK businessman, Terry Hughes, is taking on a marathon charity challenge later this month as he runs from Donegal to Dublin.     The proprietor of TJ Hughes Service Station on the Belleek-Ballyshannon border, is taking on the huge task of making his way to Dublin, running a marathon a day over five days. Terry will […]