On the back of superb performances at the Even Age Provincial Clubs Cross Country Championships in Comber a fortnight ago, athletes from the county were again to the fore in several races at the Uneven Age Group Championships held at the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, on Saturday. The Boys U17 race had frightening depth to […]
Enniskillen Royal Grammar aim for back-to-back wins
After an impressive opening day Ulster Schools’ Cup victory against the second-seeded side in the group, Coleraine GS, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School will travel to Derry this Saturday with great confidence when they face Foyle College (11am). Another win should ensure a runner up spot but Ashley Finlay’s side will be solely focused on topping […]
8,000 expected at Castle Irvine for National Champs
By Paul O’Neill Not since the National Senior Cross-Country Championships of 2008 at the Barnetts Demesne in Belfast has the event been held north of the border but later this month Castle Irvine Estate will play host to the prestigious competition. Enniskillen Running Club applied to Athletics Ireland to host the event, which doubles as a […]
Armstrong ‘over the moon’ with first ERC podium finish
Jon Armstrong concluded his first full European Rally Championship season in style at the weekend when he earned his maiden podium finish in the series at the final event of the year, Rally Silesia in Poland. He produced a dominant performance on Sunday, winning five of the six stages on the event’s final day to […]
Toner and McGirr make Irish Masters’ cross-country team
With five weeks until the National Championships, which this year are being hosted by the Enniskillen Club at the Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown, many of the country’s top cross-country athletes toed the line for the annual Autumn Open Cross-Country event at the National Sports Campus, Abbottstown, on Sunday. As well as being a season’s […]
Fivemiletown to host wheelchair basketball opening game
The 2024/25 Northern Ireland Wheelchair Basketball season launches this Saturday when Southwest Storm hosts an action-packed opening day at Fivemiletown College and Community Youth Annexe from 9am to 5pm. All eight teams from across the country, including the Craigavon Lakers, Causeway Giants, and Bangor Bulls, will compete in a full day of fast-paced action. The event promises […]
Sold out Spooktacular to add extra places
Organisers of the annual Spooktacular event have issued an update this afternoon saying they are “working frantically to secure a limited number of race entries” in addition to the 1500 entries they have already received for the big event on Friday, October 25. The Spooktacular 5K event and Mini Spook event for 7-10-year-olds sold out […]
Statement win on the road for Skins
Enniskillen navigated a potentially challenging away fixture with a commanding 57-8 victory over Randalstown last Saturday. Skins showcased solid defensive discipline throughout, only conceding a try in the final minutes when a stray pass was intercepted by the Randalstown outhalf for an unconverted score. The performance secured a valuable bonus point which left head coach […]
King crowned the winner on President’s Day
After finishing second on Captain’s Day, Kevin King went one better on Victor Cullum’s President’s Day, collecting the top prize. Four birdies in an excellent 6 over par round meant he finished on 39 points, two ahead of Davy Farrell, who himself finished strongly with three pars and a bogey on the last four holes. Derek Browne was […]
O’Brien brothers edge thrilling Lakeland Stages
Mountfield’s O’Brien brothers, Patrick and Stephen, may have secured victory by almost two minutes during Saturday’s Lakeland Stages Rally, but had it not been for two tyre issues the outcome would have been much closer. Throughout the thrilling six stage battle, the O’Briens, behind the wheel of their R5 Skoda Fabia, were involved in a […]