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 […]
Murphy hits hat-trick as Lisnaskea march to Ulster semi
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ULSTER LGFA IFC QUARTER-FINAL Lisnaskea 3-14 Glenravel 3-06 By Martin McBrien THREE goals from the classy Sharon Murphy helped Lisnaskea to a big win over Glenravel in Antrim on Sunday afternoon, as they booked their place in the Ulster LGFA Intermediate Championship semi-final. Lisnaskea’s experience, dating back to the 2011 Ulster and All-Ireland triumphs, proved […]
Kesh – From two teams to one legacy
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Half a century ago, a bold idea changed sport in Kesh forever.
Kesh Cricket club is 50 not out
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Among the driving forces behind the fledgling club was the late Robert ‘Bob’ Kerr, a lifelong champion of cricket in Fermanagh.
Looking back on Kesh’s finest hour
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The club’s greatest moment arrived in 2002, when Kesh lifted the Irish Junior Cup at Stangmore Park, Dungannon.
Cross-community spirit at heart of NFC Kesh
“From the start we made it clear Kesh was a cross-community club.”
Michael Connolly Park keeps player’s legacy alive
Michael Connolly Park, home of NFC Kesh, was officially opened on August 3, 2001. The ground is named in memory of Michael ‘Mickey’ Connolly, a talented and popular club player who tragically passed away on March 24, 2001, aged just 23. Mickey came through the youth ranks to become a key member of the senior […]
Fermanagh swimmers light up the pool in Belfast
ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders swimmers recently enjoyed top success at the Swim Ulster’s Aspiring Champions Meet which was held at the Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre in Belfast. In the first Gala of the season, Holly Barkley (14) maintained her time in the 200m Individual Medley and achieved PBs in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle, where she also […]
Toner ‘thrilled’ as her Madeira medals pile up
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AFTER Tina Gallagher’s stunning double gold in week one, Denise Toner ensured the county’s golden run continued at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, capping another superb week for the local pair. On Friday, day nine of the competition, Toner cruised through her W45 800m semi-final before storming to victory in Saturday’s final, reclaiming her […]
Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]