Thomas Maher

Omagh

Digital Journalist at We Are Tyrone

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Articles

From Coagh to the White House: JD Vance's Tyrone connection

3 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

IN the quiet village of Coagh, a local historian has uncovered a fascinating link between the community and the United States’ current Vice President, JD Vance. John Hagan, a passionate researcher of local history, recently delved into the Vance family tree after learning of Vance’s claim to Ulster Scots ancestry.
Strabane student wants to help people overcome their phobias

3 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

A STRABANE student has landed a major international grant to tackle a global issue – one phobia at a time. Liam Harte, a 20-year-old Computer Science and Virtual Reality student at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded over $25,000 for his mental health startup Rephobia, which uses immersive VR technology to help people confront and overcome their fears.
Cancer survivor organising special event for support charities

4 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

A LOCAL family will be raising vital funds for Care for Cancer and Dementia NI by hosting a dance and raffle – the ‘Midsummer Hooley’ – at Canavan’s in Garvaghy next month. The event is being organised by Claire McGaughey, originally from Dromore, and her family who have experienced the impact of both cancer and Alzheimer’s within their own circle.
Residents demand action to stop vehicles speeding through village

5 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

A GROUP of concerned residents from Douglas Bridge has called for urgent action to tackle rising traffic volumes and dangerous speeding through their village. The issue was the focus of a community meeting held at Douglas Bridge Community Centre, where members of the Douglas Bridge Community Association met with Sinn Féin councillors Antaine Ó Fearghail and Brian Harte to voice their concerns.
First American Pope will be known as Pope Leo XIV

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

Robert Francis Prevost is the first elected Pope from the United States who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff. Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago and is fairly young for a Pope, at the age of 69.
Council apologise for 'hurt caused' to LGBTQ+ community

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council (FODC) has ‘apologised’ for any hurt caused by a statement issued by the council following the recent Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex. The landmark ruling, which applies to the Equality Act 2010, is expected to have implications for single-sex spaces, such as toilets, changing rooms and refuge centres.
Local couple take on marathon challenge for cancer charity

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

AN Omagh woman and her Seskinore fiancé will be lacing up their walking boots next month to take on the Mourne Way Marathon Walk in aid of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Alison Donnell and Ivor Russell will be joining hundreds of participants on Saturday, June 7, for the 26.2-mile trek across one of Northern Ireland’s most scenic routes. The walk promises breathtaking views and a mix of challenging terrain, from forest trails and river paths to steep mountain slopes.
Omagh meeting organised following racist graffiti incidents

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

AN Omagh-based support group for refugees and newcomers is to host a meeting in response to a rise in racist graffiti and online hate speech across the district. ERANO, which operates out of Community House in Omagh, provides support to people seeking to build new lives in the Fermanagh and Omagh area. The organisation has voiced concern about recent spikes in racially motivated incidents and is calling on local leaders to take action.
Omagh dad's tough running challenge to help his 'hero' son

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

TO mark his 40th birthday, Omagh man Darren Pritchard is pushing his limits with an extraordinary endurance challenge – running five miles every four hours for 48 hours straight – all in aid of his young son, Caiden. The local youngster lives with MecP2 Duplication Syndrome, an extremely rare genetic condition that affects fewer than 1,000 children worldwide. He is one of just two known cases in Ireland. “The condition is incredibly rare, and it affects all aspects of Caiden’s life,” Darren said.
Fintona firefighters taking on marathon challenge this weekend

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Thomas Maher

NINE firefighters from Fintona Fire Station will be raising money for the Air Ambulance by taking part in this weekend’s Belfast Marathon. Two relay teams are entered, including an all-female team who will be running their leg of the 26.2-mile challenge in full firefighting kit. Each firefighter will complete a section of the marathon, lacing up their running shoes to support a service they see saving lives regularly.