In a touching tribute to the late Aaron ‘Lenny’ Leonard, boxer Rhys Owens wore custom shorts with Aaron’s nickname proudly printed on the back during his recent fight. Owens made his professional debut at the much-anticipated Rumble In The Hills boxing event, which took place on Saturday night at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. […]
Helen paint’s a love letter to Enniskillen
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A new painting of Enniskillen has captured hearts online, thanks to local artist and photographer Helen Shepherd, who reimagined the town through the eyes of Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince. Originally from Norfolk, Helen moved to Fermanagh nearly five years ago. “I swapped the broads and big skies for the loughs and rolling hills,” she […]
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 […]
Maguiresbridge School fashion show for Women’s Aid
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Maguiresbridge Primary School is set to hold a charity fashion show next month in support of Women’s Aid, amid recent concerns locally around violence against women. The event, organised by the school’s dedicated Parent Support Group (PSG), will take place at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown on Thursday November 6 at 7:00pm. Principal Ms Irvine […]
NI Water donates waterbutts to schools
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Pupils across Fermanagh are learning the value of water conservation with help from NI Water, who have donated waterbutts to five local primary schools. The initiative supports environmental education and sustainability, helping young students understand how small changes can make a big difference. The schools benefiting from the donation include St Macartan’s PS, Roslea, St Naile’s […]
Driven by community needs
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Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) is reminding local people that its vital service remains available for those without access to transport, helping rural residents stay connected to essential services, appointments, and community life. Established in 2013 following the merger of Fermanagh and South Tyrone Rural Transport and Rural Lift, FCT has since provided nearly half a […]
Lakeland Forum Impresses at Passivhaus Conference
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Lakeland Forum Redevelopment project made a strong impression at the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference. The event was held at ICC Belfast last Monday and Tuesday. The conference, themed Passivhaus in a Changing Climate, brought together top policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners. They explored how Passivhaus design supports climate action […]
Enniskillen to Sligo greenway project enters next stage
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The long-awaited Enniskillen to Sligo Greenway has entered the next phase in its development, with the views of local people here in Fermanagh now ‘actively being reviewed to shape the future route.’ The proposed 75km walking and cycling route will follow the route of the former the Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) railway […]
Service to be held at the SWAH for bereaved parents
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A special memorial service is set to be held at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen to support local families who are mourning the passing of their baby or child. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, the Western Health and Social Care Trust has organised the service to take place at the Lecture Theatre […]
From Seoul to Ballina: Cassidy’s golden fortnight
FERMANAGH darts player Denise Cassidy has enjoyed a golden fortnight on the oche, claiming the INDO National Women’s Singles title in Ballina just a week after a sensational showing with Team Ireland in South Korea. Cassidy, from Irvinestown, was part of the Irish ladies’ team that captured double gold at the World Darts Federation World […]