Fermanagh GAA Kits heading for Africa

17th January 2025

On Thursday, January 16th, 2025, Fermanagh GAA Chairman Mr. Brian Armitage and Fermanagh Schools Development Officer Mr. Pat Cadden visited St. Kevin’s College to present students traveling to Kenya, Africa, on Monday, January 20th, 2025, with a complete set of Fermanagh GAA home and away jerseys to be donated to Africa.

The staff and students of St. Kevin’s College plan to teach the pupils of Kitui, Kenya, how to play Gaelic football and intend to host a match between the students of Kitui and pupils of St. Kevin’s College using the Fermanagh GAA home and away kits.

Mr. Kelly, expressed his delight in welcoming Mr. Armitage and Mr. Cadden to the school and thanked them for their generous donation of two sets of Fermanagh GAA full team kits, along with several new footballs for the children in Kenya. He remarked that it’s fantastic that the green of Fermanagh will be seen on the fields of Kenya, truly bringing Fermanagh GAA to a global stage.

"A Night at the OsKARS." for Oak Healthy Living

16th January 2025

As you all know, Oak Healthy Living are preparing for a major fundraising event to support the Development of Erne East Community Health & Well Being Hub with "A Night at the OsKARS."

Join them for an unforgettable evening where Hollywood meets Lisnaskea! Be amazed by local stars as they deliver Oscar-worthy performances on the big screen.  From laughter to tears, these short films highlight talent, creativity, and community spirit like never before!

WE NEED YOU!

This is a significant community event that requires 100 people from all areas of Erne East to support and participate. To learn more, you are specially invited to our Launch Night at Oak Healthy Living Centre at 8pm on Thursday, 23rd January 2025.

This is more than just a fundraising event – it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and compassion. Don’t miss your opportunity to walk the red carpet and be part of something truly special.

Let’s roll out the red carpet for change! See you at the OsKARs!

Blessing for our Kitui bound Staff and Students

13th January 2025

On Monday, 13th January 2025, 760 students and 120 staff gathered for a Mass of Celebration at Holy Cross Church in Lisnaskea. This event was held for the 22 St Kevin’s College students who will be traveling to Kenya next week for Catholic Schools Week. These students are senior members of the St Kevin’s College Faith Group. They will journey to Kitui, Kenya, where they will work at St Joseph’s Secondary School. During their 12-day stay, they plan to teach the local students about Irish traditions and culture. Members of the St Kevin’s Traditional Irish Music Group will also travel to perform for the clergy, staff, and students of St Joseph’s School and the Diocese of Kitui. The students have raised several thousand pounds for Kitui and intend to donate 20 laptops to the students in Kenya. Additionally, St Kevin’s Music Department will teach the Kitui students a few Irish songs on various musical instruments, which will be donated to the school. They will also introduce the students and staff of Kitui to Gaelic Football.

The students are traveling to Kitui, Kenya, for Catholic Schools Week. Mr. Kelly mentioned that the theme of Catholic Schools Week is ‘Alive in Christ’. These students are true ambassadors for Christ, having worked diligently over the past year to prepare for the trip to Kenya. They have been active in local primary schools, their parishes, and St Kevin’s College to promote faith, all in preparation for this journey. They have raised over £20,000 for the trip, exemplifying young people who are ‘Alive in Christ’. Mr. Kelly also quoted Pope Francis, who said, “Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way, he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!”

Mr. Kelly expressed that it was a great honor for Bishop Larry Duffy (Bishop of Clogher) to celebrate this special mass for the young people traveling to Africa for Catholic Schools Week. Bishop Larry, who spent four years working in Kenya, shared valuable insights into the life and work of the Church in Africa.

Mr. Kelly also conveyed gratitude from the students and school to Canon Jimmy McPhillips, who has collaborated with the St Kevin’s Faith Group over the past year. Canon Jimmy McPhillips will accompany the students and staff on their faith journey to Africa. St Kevin’s extends thanks to Fr Brendan Gallagher, Fr John Chester, and Fr Gabriel Dolan, who all participated in this special mass. It is inspiring to witness such faith development among the youth.