THE organisers of the Fermanagh Camino said they’re “overwhelmed by the success” of the inaugural event which has saw over 300 people trek around the county for Cancer Connect. Kicking off on Sunday, the large crowd walked from Lough Derg to Lusty Beg. On the second day, Monday, the participants clocked up the miles from Edgewater […]
Pipe band honoured for world championship success
IRVINE Memorial Pipe Band were honoured for their world success at a civic reception in Townhall, Enniskillen, recently. The world champion band, who meet twice weekly in Clabby under the direction of Pipe Major Neil Stronge and Drum Sergeant Nicky Armstrong, have been established on the pipe band circuit for some time but 2024 takes […]
Success for Mount Lourdes students at Lisnaskea Feis
By Niamh McGovern THE 50th annual Lisnaskea Feis, held recently at St Ronan’s Parish Centre, showcased a high standard of competition, with a large number of impressive entries, particularly in the Irish Language section. Mount Lourdes Grammar School earned special recognition at the event, with Sheila Maguire, Irish Language Secretary, presenting the school with the […]
South West College celebrates ‘Class of 2024’
SOUTH West College (SWC) has celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Higher Education students, including those from Fermanagh, during a graduation ceremony in Omagh. Family, friends, and staff gathered recently to honour the dedication and accomplishments of the ‘Class of 2024’. With over 600 attendees, the event featured an inspiring address from guest speaker Claire […]
Fermanagh’s Daniel honoured for Worldskills achievement
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council recently hosted a reception at Enniskillen’s Townhall to celebrate the incredible achievement of local talent, Daniel Knox, who was awarded a Medallion of Excellence at the prestigious Worldskills competition. Daniel, who studied at South West College, embarked on his journey to global recognition through an apprenticeship with GP Electrical and […]
Royal principal reflects on achievements of students
THE principal of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School has reflected on a successful year of achievements and the jigsaw that makes up the school. Elizabeth Armstrong told students and guests at the school’s annual prizegiving, “The class of 2024 kept the flag flying high despite the much-heralded indication that the grades would fall significantly as we […]
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 […]
Women’s Thriving together networking event a success
ON Thursday morning, the ‘Herald hosted a ‘Thriving Together’ networking event which brought together female leading minds from media and events, wellness, business growth and product creation. The morning began with networking and breakfast in the Westville Hotel which was followed by a inspiring conversation with a panel of leading women in business. The panel […]
Mount Lourdes celebrates success with prizegiving
MOUNT Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen said it was “immensely proud” of its pupils who excelled in their academic studies and extracurricular activities in a successful year for the school. The Fermanagh school revealed the overall GCSE results were six per cent above the average for grammar schools in the North, with 99 per cent […]