A LEADING Fermanagh group which provides life-saving support to young people living with mental health conditions has noticed an increase in demand for its services in the wake of the cost of living crisis. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support services across the North has reported a sharp rise in young people seeking support for a […]
Fermanagh mother nominated for top award
A FERMANAGH woman has said she’s “deeply honoured” after she was nominated for a top award in recognition of her commitment to mental wellness and her promotion of female empowerment. Enniskillen mother Geraldine McGrath has been shortlisted for a ‘Leadership Award’ at The Outstanding Achievements Awards, which are set to take place in Dublin on […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]
Fermanagh residents rally for ‘depressed’ dog ‘Dior’
THE Fermanagh community has rallied in support of an “absolute sweetheart” cockapoo-cross dog named ‘Dior’ who is suffering from extreme depression and anxiety after being abandoned in the county. Local social media has been inundated with shares from Fermanagh residents in a bid to help ‘Dior’ find a new home, after his owners were forced […]
‘Shenanigans’ in Tempo as ‘herd therapy’ arrives
SOME ‘naturally born therapists’ have arrived in Tempo. Shenanigan Stud Therapy Herd is offering the local community and further afield a chance to bond with some four legged friends. The herd consists of two ex racehorses, Bella and Briar, and four Shetland ponies, Juno, Pixel, Mai and Toffee. Jo Wheatley, originally from England, was left in […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Epidemic of anxiety in our world
THERE is an epidemic of anxiety in our world today. The majority of people that I see concerning their mental health are struggling with anxiety and looking for a tablet to take it away. Sadly no medication is effective long-term with anxiety. The first thing to say about anxiety is, anxiety is normal and most people […]
Fermanagh adventurer Alan sets sail for Aisling Centre
RETIRED outdoor education instructor Alan Currans is setting sail to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. He is planning on travelling around Scotland and Ireland to raise funds for the Centre’s psychotherapy and counseling services. Alan is undertaking this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “Between 2006 and 2015, my friendship groups lost four […]
COLUMN: A meditation for anxiety
WHEN we are feeling anxious it can be difficult to break that cycle in both the mind and body. Anxious thoughts or fears causes the body to pump out certain chemicals, because the body believes that it is under threat. One way to try and break the cycle is to keep focusing on your breath. With […]
Geraldine McGrath releases new book
AWARD-winning podcast host Geraldine McGrath has released her self-penned book which is aiming to record the stories of some of Fermanagh’s ‘unstoppable women’. The mother-of-four runs her own organisation, ‘I Am Unstoppable’ movement, which is aiming to promote all things positivity and confidence, as well as raising awareness about mental health and suicide. The ‘Radiate Realness’ podcast […]
Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]