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 […]

May Day Rally revs up for 50th Birthday


The annual May Day Stages Rally takes place this Monday at St Angelo Airport. The event, organised by Enniskillen Motorclub, is celebrating its 50th birthday is a much-anticipated event for motorsport enthusiasts. There are approximately 80 rally cars entered with last year’s winner Aaron McLaughlin heading the field in his Polo R5. Defending the crown […]

European Rally Championship calling for Jon Armstrong


JON Armstrong has said it’s a ‘dream come true’ after it was confirmed that he’ll be driving a an M-Sport prepared Ford Fiesta Rally2 car in the European Rally Championship. The reigning ERC3 champion from Kesh has teamed up with co-driver Eoin Treacy for the eight-round campaign, which will kick off with Rally Hungary in […]

Johnston in a race against time for NW200


If a positive mental attitude can heal broken bones, Maguiresbridge rider Lee Johnston will be on the grid at the North West 200 this May. But he’s in a race against time after crashing at between 80-90 mph during practice in Spain last month. Johnston, a five-time winner at the NW200, broke both his tibia and […]

Cracks found on 16 lifts at MOT centres


HAIRLINE cracks have been found in 16 vehicle test, or MOT, lifts in the North, DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has said. The Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA and new Chair of the Infrastructure Committee said the cracks had been found in MOT testing lifts a few weeks ago. She said a similar issue in […]