All changed as churches reopen for public services


THIS Sunday many churches across the county will open their doors for public Mass and services for the first time for since mid March. Enniskillen churches are among those welcoming people back to the pews. While public services may have returned, some clerics have encouraged people to consider following live services via webcam if possible.  […]

Sadness at death of devoted mother and parishioner


THE sudden death of Maureen Chester (82), of Meadowfarm Enniskillen, evoked widespread sadness. Up to the weekend of her death she worked at St Michael’s Parish Bookshop at Halls Lane where she was known for her helpful service.  Before taking up her role in the bookshop, until 2003 Maureen had for over 20 years worked […]

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Group D looms for champions St Michael’s


Reigning MacRory Cup and Hogan Cup Champions St Michael’s have been drawn in Group D for the upcoming campaign. Dom Corrigan’s side will face Newry outfits St Colman’s and Abbey CBS, along with Patrician High School in Carrickmacross in their bid to retain their status as MacRory Cup Champions. The St Michael’s lads have a […]

‘Stay positive’ advice for exam students


AFTER weeks of anxious waiting, students across Fermanagh are preparing to receive their GCSE results. Hundreds of students will make their way to their schools tomorrow (Thursday) to collect their results and for many, it will be a very nerve wrecking day.  Students will be able to get their results from schools and colleges in […]

New lease of life for one of town’s finest buildings


THOSE driving or walking along the Queen Elizabeth Road in Enniskillen may have noticed a distinguished Edwardian era building which has for years been hidden away behind overgrown bushes and trees. The Enniskillen Parish Community Centre, which had deteriorated over the years was practically invisible behind the ageing, evergreen trees and burgeoning shrubbery on the […]

Keeping the feet on the ground


Presumably in buoyant mood after their exhilarating triumph at Armagh’s Athletic Grounds, St Michael’s will now embark on the chase for a prize which has eluded all other Enniskillen sides who have emerged from the ferociously competitive arena of Ulster MacRory Cup football. In two previous seasons, 2002 and 2012, St Michael’s teams managed to […]

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St Michael’s have what it take to book final berth


All sides embarking on a competition do so with a certain degree of optimism, unfortunately for most a misplaced one. For this season’s MacRory Cup campaign, St Michael’s would perhaps have launched out back in the autumn with a stronger sense of belief than would have been the case in more recent seasons. And that […]

St Michael’s duo win award for heroic act by the lough


TWO St Michael’s College students, Fintan Mc Girr (Year 13) and Stephen Lawn (Year 14) have been praised for saving the life of a man who got into trouble hanging off a nearby jetty close to the police station in Enniskillen. Both received a Bravery Award for their ‘heroic’ bravery The citation outlined that Steven […]