Virtual runners find a  way around lockdown!


RUNNING clubs from across the county have came together in support of the ‘M5M’ event, which is organised each year by the Maguiresbridge Running Club (MRC).   The “challenging race” which previously attracted over 300 runners from Fermanagh and afar was nominated back in February as one of the best five mile running events in the […]

Devenish College pupils take to a virtual 5K run


WITH normal classes suspended for all pupils since March, the staff of Devenish College have come up with a variety of ideas to keep the pupils active. Skills and fitness challenges have been set for the pupils and these have included a soccer challenge from former pupil and Ballinamallard player Matthew Smyth, a rugby challenge […]

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Changed times . . . but keep running for your well-being


Paul O’Neill has been involved athletics for many years and witnessed an upsurge in running throughout the county in the past 10 years. He feels it is so important for our sanity particularly during these days of lockdown because of Covid-19 and says … ‘Just keep on running at your own pace’ Originally, running was […]

Toner sets sights on world glory


March was certainly a month to remember for Denise Toner. She laid down a marker early in the month winning gold in the 800m and 1,500m at the National Masters Championships in the Athlone International Indoor Arena. But she was about to things to a whole new level. On March 26th she captured European gold […]

Courageous dad inspires four brothers


FOUR BROTHERS from Irvinestown are set to take on an ambitious challenge as they aim to run ten half marathons in memory of their uncle who died earlier this year. In total, the brothers will cover an exhausting 524 miles. Aidan Ormsby, 39 and his three brothers, Conor, 40, Declan, 38 and 37-year-old Steven are […]