Derrygonnelly is the star of the show in the final programme of the current series of Lesser Spotted Ulster.

Joe Mahon travels to Derrygonnelly this Friday 21 November at 8pm on UTV.

Derrygonnelly is infamous in the local area for its lack of mobile phone signal, making the small rural town one of the most unspoilt areas in the country. Joe spends some time on the banks of the River Sillees, which remains seemingly unfazed by an ancient curse cast by St. Faber in the 6th Century.

Local retired principal Michael Farrell informs Joe about a section of the river which completely defies the laws of gravity. Unconvinced, Joe takes to the river in a canoe in search of the scientific phenomenon under the expert tutelage of Trevor Foster.

Michael Skuce, chairman of a local community partnership, hopes the canoeing will inspire Joe to train for next year’s FEAR event – the Fermanagh Endurance Adventure Race, which is now entering into its third year.

During his stay Joe takes part in a spot of river-dancing, however unlike the traditional Irish dancing technique, Joe and the locals literally dance in the River Sillees. Patricia Deeney from the local Field Studies Centre explains the practical purposes of dancing in the river and showcases some of the local wilderness in the area.

Viewers can join in the conversation by tweeting ‘@utv’ during the show using hashtag #LesserSpotted.

Lesser Spotted Ulster returns Friday 21 November at 8pm on UTV.