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 […]
Fermanagh worst for water pollution
FERMANAGH has the worst record for water pollution incidents anywhere in the North, new figures have revealed. Data published by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency show there were 213 officially reported water pollution incidents recorded Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 2024. In comparison, only 32 incidents were recorded in East Belfast, 28 in North Belfast, and […]
Chart star Heaton to rock at the Ardhowen
MULTI-MILLION record selling artist Paul Heaton is set to make his debut in Enniskillen next month as he aims to become the “first major chart star” to perform in the 32 counties of Ireland. Local social media went into a frenzy when the English singer confirmed he was heading to the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, […]
Davy’s catch highlights importance of Fermanagh angling
LOCAL angler Davy McConville was in for a major surprise when he caught a giant pike at Dulrush Fishing Lodge recently which further emphasises the “potential of fishing” in Fermanagh. Major fears have been raised over the future of local angling after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs withdrew overtime funding which could […]
New Ulster indoor record for Mahon
FRESH from a nine day warm weather training camp in the Algarve, Irvinestown’s Conal Mahon had a big start to his indoor season setting a new Ulster Indoor record in the triple jump in Jordanstown on Saturday. Mahon put together a solid series of jumps in the opening two rounds before registering a no-jump in round […]
Local tragedy inspires Davy’s Covid charity single
AS THE country celebrated the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday, Adrian Dunbar has given his backing to a fundraising song by his childhood friend Davy Kettles, which commemorates those who have lost their lives “in the line of duty” in the fight against Covid. Davy has written a new charity single, ‘No Tears at Your […]