EDUCATION chiefs say there are no plans to close schools due to today’s forecast storm. Forecasters say the extremely strong winds may lead to significant disruption in parts of Fermanagh and Tyrone. Following the issuing of an amber warning for Storm Bram this morning, a spokesperson for the Education Authority (EA) has discussed the situation […]
GALLERY: Halloween fun at Fermanagh schools
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There were plenty of ghosts and ghouls, witches and wizards, haunting the halls of Fermanagh schools in the run up to Halloween.
Fermanagh schools unite to help pupils find their voice
LAST week children from the Speech and Language Class at Holy Trinity Primary School joined their peers from two classes at Enniskillen Model Primary School for a special morning of celebration, connection, and community spirit. This event was held to celebrate Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day, which is officially observed worldwide on October 17th. […]
Fermanagh mums go the extra mile for rural school
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 […]
Brown fires St Aidan’s into Pat King Cup quarter-final
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U16.5 PAT KING CUP SECTION C St. Aidan’s 4-10 Colaiste Oiriall 2-4 by Martin McBrien TWO goals from Ethan Brown helped St Aidan’s High School to a big win over Colaiste Oiriall at O’Connell Park in Derrylin, helping them qualify for the quarter-final of the U16.5 Pat King Cup. Essentially, it was the home side’s […]
Fermanagh parents’ frustration at school closure
Fermanagh parents have expressed their frustration at how late last Friday’s school closure order came. A yellow weather warning was issued last Thursday at 11am, with this being upgraded to an amber warning at 8pm on that evening. It was not until Friday morning, after the school day had already begun, that a 12pm closure […]
Thousands without power across Fermanagh
Several areas of Fermanagh are currently experiencing power cuts.
Fermanagh school set for life at heart of community
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The principal of St John the Baptist Primary School in Belleek has described the past few weeks as ‘very emotional and difficult’ after confirmation that the much-loved rural school will close this summer. Following a steady decline in pupil numbers, the decision was taken to shut the school, 65 years after it first opened its […]
Former students shocked at Enniskillen school proposals
St Joseph’s College and St Fanchea’s College, which were both opened in Enniskillen in 1960, will wind up in early 2027.
Future of Fermanagh schools revealed
THE future of the four Catholic maintained post-primary schools in Fermanagh have been revealed. As reported by the ‘Herald, discussions have been ongoing over the future of the four schools. It’s understood that the long-term plan is to have boys and girls mixing between the schools. The current plan is for Enniskillen schools, St Joseph’s […]