SEFF chairman awarded MBE


ERIC Brown, chairman of the South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF), has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for his services to the community in Fermanagh. Originally from Derrygonnelly and now living in Maguiresbridge, Mr Brown has dedicated much of his life to supporting victims and survivors of The Troubles through […]


Fermanagh pharmacist Aine receives top pharmacy award


A DERRYLIN pharmacist has been awarded a Pharmacy Excellence Award for her exceptional contribution to health and patient care. Aine Martin, head of Pharmacy Operations at McCabes Pharmacy (formerly Lloyds Pharmacy), won gold in the Pharmacist Led Team category. Aine, who became a pharmacist in 2012, said, “Leaving school I was interested in patient care […]


Erne Highlanders win Fermanagh dance school of the year


ERNE Highland Dancers have been awarded ‘County Fermanagh dance school of the year’ title. The group received the award at the first Dance Awards NI held in the Culloden hotel. Erne Highland Dancers began their journey in 2009 and since then has continued to grow and thrive. Dance tutor Kathryn Stewart explained how the group was […]


St Michael’s College celebrates another year of success


THE principal of St Michael’s College has praised his students for their “hard work, dedication, resilience and talent” after they excelled in the classroom and on the sporting front. Pupils at St Michael’s College enjoyed strong GCSE results with 90 per cent of students achieving seven grades at A* to C level, with 40 per […]


European award for the Belmore Court and Motel


THE owner of the Belmore Court and Motel has said it’s an “extraordinary honour” after it was named as the winner of an awards ceremony which celebrated the best in European hospitality. The Enniskillen-based hotel was named as the GuestRevu GREAT Awards in a competitive European category, with the ceremony held at the prestigious Tapa […]


Plenty to celebrate at St Kevin’s College prizegiving


IT’S BEEN quite the year for St Kevin’s College, with pupils enjoying great success both in and out of the classroom. At the Lisnaskea school’s annual prizegiving ceremony, principal Gary Kelly outlined some of the achievements of the past year. These included outstanding exam results which he expects will see the school return to the top of the […]


Student success celebrated at Erne Integrated College


A SPECIAL celebration was held at the Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen to honour the “the outstanding achievements of our students”, 30 years after the school was established. The student population has grown at the Erne Integrated College since it was set up in September 1994, with many pupils going on to excel inside and […]


Fermanagh volunteers win prestigious national award


FERMANAGH locals Lizzie Hogg and Thomas Maguire have won the prestigious Marsh Trust Award for Museum Learning, in partnership with the British Museum. The pair, who have both been volunteering at Castle Coole for almost 15 years were honoured at a ceremony in London last Monday. The Marsh Awards celebrate outstanding volunteers in museums and […]


Principal encourages St Mary’s students to ‘dream big’


A PRESTIGIOUS event unfolded last week as students and staff gathered to celebrate achievement and ambition at St Mary’s College, Irvinestown annual prize ceremony. The evening was filled with celebration of pupils academic success but also recognising talent and effort that the students have displayed in the last year. Guest speaker Sinead Quinn took to […]


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 […]