A SPECIAL walking group has been set up in Derrygonnelly to give local residents and retired pensioners the opportunity to meet and talk to others while enjoying some physical activity. The Council recently partnered up with Derrygonnelly Harps GFC for its ‘Step Challenge Walking Programme’ as part of its ‘Free Community Wellbeing Programmes’. It comes just […]
Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon
A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]
Fermanagh runners lead the way in Belfast Marathon
A NUMBER of Fermanagh runners pulled on the trainers and pounded the pavements on Sunday as thousands of people took part in the Belfast City Marathon. It’s estimated that over 5,000 people ran the full 26.2 mile route ran through Belfast, finishing up at Ormeau Park, where they were greeted by a large crowd of supporters […]
Enniskillen bypass to include walking & cycling routes
The long-awaited Enniskillen A4 Southern Bypass is set to include 3.5km of active trails.
Thank you… Terina takes part in walking challenge!
By Mark McGoldrick IN May 2021, the people of Fermanagh were touched when then three-year old James Cox took part in a mammoth walking challenge to raise money for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust. Shortly after he was born, James was diagnosed with a hole in his heart, along with several other abnormalities and problems to […]
Second ‘Camino’ route is in the pipeline for Fermanagh
Both proposed pilgrim routes could become smaller versions of the famous Spanish walk.
Walkway plan to link village to forest park
A PUBLIC walkway linking the village of Lisnarick to Castle Archdale could enhance walking routes and attract more custom to the village, it has been suggested. The current path is used by walkers but it is currently not a defined route and much of it is not in a very suitable condition for use […]