FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
Fermanagh driver Armstrong wins ERC finale in Croatia
By Chris Caldwell WHEN you give everything you can and achieve what you set out to do you can only be satisfied with your efforts and that’s exactly how Jon Armstrong feels after a dominant performance at the concluding round of the European Rally Championship in Croatia at the weekend. The Kesh native went into […]
Fermanagh rallies to support Loris
THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]
Bikers to remember Richard Britton
THE son of the late Richard Britton said he is “absolutely amazed” with the support his family has received as bikes from across Ireland prepare for a memorial ride to mark his 20th anniversary. From Enniskillen, Mr Britton was one of Ireland’s motorcycle road racers. During his career, he won the Regal 600 Championship four times, setting […]
Tributes paid to Fermanagh rally star Stephen Duffy
Formerly from Enniskillen, Mr Duffy passed away unexpectedly in Wellsboro in Pennsylvania, aged 52 years old.
GALLERY: 2024 Donagh Tractor Run
TRACTOR lovers from across the county turned out to Donagh in their droves for its annual tractor run which was held in memory of much-loved resident Hugh Francis McCormack. The Fermanagh community was left deeply saddened in February when community stalwart in Donagh, Hugh Francis McCormack, passed away following a short illness. All proceeds raised […]
Fermanagh motorsport star talks new Formula One film
FERMANAGH’S Formula One star Bernie Collins rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses during the filming of a much-anticipated F1 movie next year. The Maguiresbridge woman was in Silverstone when filming for the upcoming movie ‘F1’, produced by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros Pictures, took place recently. ‘F1’ is set to see award-winning […]
Son pays emotional tribute to Maria Britton
THE son of the late Maria Britton said his mother was the “most caring person ever” as the county united in grief following the sudden death of the much-loved Enniskillen resident. Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton passed away last Wednesday. Her death prompted a wave of sadness, with mourners lining the streets outside St Michael’s […]
Fermanagh Formula One star Bernie Collins releases book
FERMANAGH motorsport giant Bernie Collins is hoping that her recently released self-penned book will encourage a ‘young and more female audience’ to pursue a career in engineering. For almost two decades, the Maguiresbridge woman has been a leading figure in the hugely popular sport of Formula One, where she worked alongside some of the biggest […]
The Tumbling Paddies prepare for Donegal Rally
WITH Fermanagh drivers Garry Jennings and Alastair Fisher set to cut up the top at the Donegal Rally, one of the county’s top bands will be providing live music at the major sporting event. Hundreds of motorsport fans are expected to flock to Donegal later this year, when the hugely popular and much-anticipated Donegal Rally […]