Ray of Hope event to remember Mickey begins tomorrow


This weekend sees the Ray of Hope memorial weekend in memory of Mickey McPhillips, take place in Newtownbutler. There is a fantastic line-up of events taking place over the weekend to reflect community man Mickey’s interests and life. Friday August 13th A photographic exhibition of ‘Faces and Places’, first exhibited by Mickey back in 2001. […]

Just one thing! With Deborah Hunter


For Just One Thing this week we concentrate on sleep. Deborah Hunter is a Western Trust band 7 nurse who, when she is not helping out at the vaccination programme, works at the Health Improvement Department within the Trust. As always, if you feel Deborah’s is the Just One Thing you need to help you […]

‘Be kind to ourselves to help others’ – Fr Brian


FR BRIAN D’ARCY says a lifetime working as a spiritual counsellor has taught him the value of self-compassion when dealing with mental health and wellbeing. Speaking to “I am Here”, an Irish organisation which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of workplaces, Fr D’arcy said he believes we have all used up most of our energy in […]

Mental Health a priority for Health Minister


Health Minister Robin Swann told Fermanagh Herald reporter, Zoe Tunney, that he has earmarked more funding for the mental health problem which has arisen to emerge from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I already have assigned more funding for mental health,” Mr Swann said as he left the Lakeland Forum vaccination centre earlier today […]

Mental health is fast becoming the ‘second pandemic’


HOPE is being prescribed by the Western Trust as they deal with what some in working in mental health are referring to as the ‘second pandemic’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust Recovery College is a purpose-built facility dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Fermanagh and Omagh clients and has, as its four cornerstones,: hope, self-awareness, […]

Fermanagh minor team promote mental health campaign


SO many times over the last year we’ve heard about the damage that this pandemic is having on peoples mental health. The Fermanagh minor football team have decided to turn a negative into a positive with their month-long campaign ‘It’s Not Minor-It Matters’ to raise awareness around the issue of mental health and wellbeing.   […]

Duo on the road for mental health


LOCAL duo Stephen Carters (Lisnaskea) and Amy Cadden (Donagh) are proof that the saying, ‘I get by with a little help from my friends’ is much more than just a line from a Beatles song. Having raised over £3,634 so for the Oak Healthy Living and Aisling Centre, the popular pair are determined to complete […]

Emer’s ‘Dry January’ will boost funds for Aisling Centre


‘BETTER days are to come’, for anyone suffering with mental health, according to Emer Jones from Enniskillen, who has taken on the ‘Dry January’ challenge to raise vital funds for the Aisling Centre. “In October I lost my sister Erne to suicide, it has been a very difficult time for me and my family,” explained […]