THIS year’s annual charity run at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was an especially poignant one, with proceeds going to two very special causes – the Oisín McGrath Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer. Since 2015, the school has organised annual runs involving all year groups to raise money for the Oisín McGrath Foundation, in memory […]
Fermanagh’s population is falling
There are fears for the future of local services, with more people dying than being born in Fermanagh.
Success for local athletes at Mary Peters Track
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Warm conditions and high-class fields made for yet another great day’s athletics at the 2025 edition of the Belfast Milers Club meet, at the Mary Peters Track, on Saturday. Frank Buchanan had the B European 1500m standard in his sights as he lined up in a very large field of 22 athletes in a strong […]
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.
Fermanagh parents to meet over school merger proposal
PARENTS of post-primary school pupils in Fermanagh have been invited to a public meeting next month to start the “consultation process” over the future of education in the county. As reported by the ‘Herald today (Wednesday), it’s understood discussions have been ongoing over the future of St Michael’s College and St Joseph’s College and a […]
Fermanagh man Cathal ‘proud’ to lead St Michael’s
THE new principal of St Michael’s College said he’s “proud to lead” the Enniskillen school after his appointment which will see a Fermanagh man at the helm for the first time in almost 20 years. From Mulleek, outside Belleek, Cathal O’Connor has been named as the successor for Mark Henry, who stepped down from the […]
Impressive wins for Kelly, Toner and McKenzie
Over 1000 students from right across Fermanagh, Cavan, Tyrone and South Donegal were present to contest the E District Cross Country Championships at Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown on Tuesday. In the Minor Girls’ race, Kate Kelly totally dominated proceedings from the gun running well clear of the large field to record a very comprehensive […]
Lannon on Irish National programme
Enniskillen swimmer Jamie Lannon finished the swimming season off in style with a silver medal at the final national championship of the season. Having achieved national performance qualifications at key meets this year, Jamie was delighted to be named as one of the 86 athletes on the Swim Ireland Irish National Squad’s ‘Junior Pathway’ programme. […]
Win or bust for St Michael’s in MacRory knockout clash
THE stakes couldn’t be higher for St Michael’s as they face a must-win MacRory Cup knockout clash today (Wednesday) in Pearse Og Park, Armagh at 2pm. A bruising group stage campaign saw the Enniskillen school finish bottom of Section C, with three defeats from three leaving their dreams of MacRory glory this year hanging by […]
Two taken to hospital after Fermanagh school evacuated
THE Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has said that two people have been taken to hospital after St Michael’s College was evacuated earlier today (Tuesday). “NIAS [Northern Ireland Ambulance Service] dispatched two emergency ambulances, a hazardous area response team and a paramedic to the incident,” a spokesperson told Belfast Telegraph. ”Following initial assessment and treatment at […]