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 […]
Perfect picture puts Mabel on global shortlist
Its lights, camera, action for eight-year-old Mabel Hetherington, whose love of photography has earned her a place as a finalist in the Down’s Syndrome Association’s ‘My Perspective Awards’ 2025. The Irvinestown Primary School pupil is one of only a handful of finalists worldwide, and the only child from Northern Ireland to be shortlisted. Her entry, […]
Danielle crowned queen of sustainable style at RDS
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Local woman Danielle Crowley has won this year’s Irish Heritage and Sustainability Style Award at the prestigious RDS Dublin Horse Show. The award, sponsored by Irish fashion brand Jack Murphy, celebrates individuals who embody Irish heritage style with a focus on sustainability. Danielle stood out among the crowd with her elegant and eco-conscious outfit, impressing […]
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
Christie relieved as ‘Winged Leader’ makes history
LOCAL horse trainer David Christie said it was “unbelievable” after his horse ‘Winged Leader’ equalled an Irish point-to-pointer record at Necarne Estate which has stood for almost 70 years. There were jubilant scenes in Irvinestown on Saturday when the much-loved horse claimed his 33rd point-to-point victory, equalling an Irish record set by ‘Still William’ between 1959 […]
Search is on for next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee
THE search is on for the next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee, as the beloved annual festival gears up for another exciting selection process. This prestigious event celebrates the spirit and talent of young women from the region, offering them a platform to shine on both local and national stages. Fermanagh has not been represented in […]
Singer Sinéad Quinn stars at Irvinestown concert
FORMER ‘Fame Academy’ runner-up Sinéad Quinn returned to her hometown of Irvinestown this week for a special concert which celebrated 40 years of the popular Bawnacre Centre. The much-loved talent was confirmed as the main act at the gala concert last night (Tuesday) at the Bawnacre Centre, with well-known Country music star John Glenn also […]
Fermanagh Hotels to battle it out for top gongs
SOME of Fermanagh’s leading hotels and short-stay locations are set to go head-to-head for glory at the prestigious and renowned Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards. The Manor House Country Hotel, located in Killadaes in Enniskillen, has been shortlisted for two accolades at the major awards ceremony which celebrates the best in business in the North. Run […]
Bridge gymnasts show how it’s done in Belfast
LAST weekend Bridge gymnasts attended the Northern Ireland Championship Qualifiers in Shooting Starz Gymnastics Club. The two-day event comprising of floor, vault, beam and bars saw all the gymnasts placing with stiff opposition. SATURDAY RESULTS: Level 5: Dearbhlá Cogan – 1st Vault, 1st Floor Lili Kurek – 1st beam, 2nd Floor, 3rd Bars, 2nd AA Level 6: Guilana […]
McCartney continues to make waves
FROM a young age, Ellie McCartney showed signs of being something special in the pool. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Bob’ by her family because of the way she’d bob up and down doing lengths as a youngster, 17-year-old McCartney is most certainly fulfilling her potential. From her father Terry teaching her to swim at 4 years of […]