HORSE racing history was made recently when a Fermanagh-trained horse broke a point-to-point record that has stood for almost 70 years. There were joyous scenes at Portrush Point To Point track on Saturday (October 11) when the David Christie-trained horse became the all-time record Irish point-to-point winning horse. ‘Winged Leader’ etched his name into the […]
Relic to St Carlo enshrined at Enniskillen church
A RELIC of a newly canonised saint has been enshrined at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, as celebrations continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the place of prayer. There was joyous scenes at St Michael’s Parish Church recently as a special Mass took place, to coincide with the enshrinement of a new relic of […]
Fermanagh actor Dunbar touted for new travel show
ACTOR Adrian Dunbar is being touted for a potential new travel show alongside the well-known Martin Compston and Vicky McClure, as the ‘Line of Duty’ trio plan a return to the spotlight. The 67-year-old Enniskillen man rose to prominence following his starring role in the BBC police drama and as speculation of a new series grows, […]
Fermanagh hotels lead the way at Meath awards
SOME of Fermanagh’s top hotels were recently celebrated and honoured for their commitment to the industry at the glitzy Irish Hotel Awards which were held at The Johnstown Estate in Meath. Leading hoteliers and their employees turned out to the now annual awards ceremony, with the Manor House Country Hotel, located on the outskirts of Enniskillen, […]
Fermanagh hotel set for Samhain celebration
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Saturday for a special celebration which will honour the Celtic New Year through food, music and storytelling. Excitement is building in the town ahead of the ‘Samhain – A Celebration of Irish Traditions’ evening which coincides with the turning of the […]
Enniskillen man to star at prestigious awards event
ENNISKILLEN singer Sean Corrigan has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the much-anticipated Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. Excitement is building across the county ahead of the hugely popular Northern Ireland Country Music Awards, set to take place in the Corick Country House Hotel and Spa in Clogher in February. The awards […]
Fermanagh man McKenna linked to Celtic job
KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Community helps dig up history in Derrygonnelly
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PRIMARY school children from Derrygonnelly and Boho recently teamed up with experts from Queen’s University in a bid to discover some of the history and heritage of their rural village. Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School and Killyhommon Primary School have been busy excavating an area of land in Derrygonnelly, as part of the Community […]
Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]
Boxer Owens braced for professional debut
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BOXER Rhys Owens says he’s “locked in” as he prepares to make his professional debut this weekend in Donegal, becoming the first pro boxer from Fermanagh to compete in over 50 years. A large crowd is expected to travel to the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny on Saturday (October 16) when the Enniskillen man takes part in […]