AT the recent JustUs sports event at in Enniskillen, the Lakeland Forum’s accessible bikes proved the biggest hit of the day. Unfortunately, despite the joy they bring to many, the accessible bikes are simply not that accessible! Shelley Cowan, founder of JustUs explained that, unlike other areas including Omagh, those who fancy a cycle cannot simply call up […]
Enniskillen Lakelanders light up the pool in Limerick
FIVE members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club recently excelled in the pool at the hugely competitive Irish Age Group National Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena. The young Lakelanders’ swimmers joined almost 700 swimmers from 100 clubs competing over four days of competition. Sophie Hanna (12) qualified in the 50m Freestyle for […]
Gaels blow Harps away in 22-point demolition
ENNISKILLEN Gaels ruled supreme in a much-anticipated top-of-the-table Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One game against Derrygonnelly Harps at Brewster Park last night. Due to Fermanagh’s involvement in the Tailteann Cup, the first round of league fixtures were postponed, with games taking place across the county last night (Tuesday). In Brewster Park, Simon Bradley’s […]
Leona Maguire dedicates European win ‘for Ireland’
BALLYCONNELL golfer Leona Maguire has dedicated her historic Aramco Team Series individual event to her family and country after she etched her names into the sporting history books. The former Solheim Cup winner made history on Friday when she became the first golfer from Ireland win on the Ladies European Tour, following standout success in Hertfordshire […]
Fermanagh couple conquer Austrian Ironman event
TWO members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club said they were “delighted to finish” a hugely competitive and challenging Ironman competition in Austria. Jenny and Lee York, members of the Fermanagh club, said they were delighted to take part, with Jenny qualifying for the Women’s World Championships in Nice in September. “Lee and I completed Ironman […]
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered by George Beacom
TRIBUTES have been paid across Fermanagh to legendary and iconic GAA sports broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who passed away on Tuesday. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 93. Over the years, the famous broadcaster formed a close friendship with George Beacom, manager of the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. “The sad […]
Claire Boles ‘honoured’ to be in Ireland Olympic squad
FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named as a ‘travelling reserve’ for the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad that will compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The 12-player squad was confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Carrybridge player listed along with Amy Larn as one of the reserves. 26-year-old Boles may be called to action if […]
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 […]
Rugby star opens up on stroke scare
ENNISKILLEN rugby star Kathryn Dane has said she counts her ‘blessings every day’ months after she suffered a serious stroke. During a training camp with Ireland in Dublin in November 2022, the 26-year-old Enniskillen woman fell ill. Thanks to the quick thinking and fast actions of the Ireland medical team, the Ireland scrum half was […]