DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy has said he’s “delighted” to be taking centre stage at Mahon’s Hotel where he’ll be collaborating with some top stars, including the much-loved Mick Flavin. Treacy, who recently won the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, will headline the concert at the Delaney Suite at Mahon’s Hotel on Saturday, November 2, which […]
Fermanagh saddened at death of well-known Brendan Hynes
THE Enniskillen community was left deeply saddened following the death of Brendan Hynes who was remembered as a “Derrin Road man through and through”. Formerly of Derrin Road, Mr Hynes passed away at the South West Acute Hospital on Friday. Born to parents Joe and Mary, Mr Hynes grew up in a tight-knit family alongside […]
New Fermanagh dementia choir is bringing hope to others
FERMANAGH residents living with dementia are being encouraged to “express their creativity within the arts” after a special choir was set up. Well-known music and drama teacher Aideen McNamara has formed the ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’. They recently headlined a special performance at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen. The ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’ is made up of […]
Fermanagh’s John Garrity catches up with Dermot Kennedy
FERMANAGH busker John Garrity said he received “great advice” from the award-winning and Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy during a chance meeting at a wedding over the weekend. Kennedy, from Rathcoole, is regarded by many music gurus as one of Ireland’s top singer-songwriters of all times, with his songs ‘Giants’ and ‘Power Over Me’ gaining worldwide […]
Countdown to Ryan’s album launch
COUNTRY music star Derek Ryan said he had “great fun” collaborating with one of Ireland’s top singers on the release of a new single, as the countdown begins towards his next album launch. The Carlow singer, who lives in Enniskillen, is set to take another major step in his music career later this month when he releases […]
Fermanagh band ready for Ploughing Championships
There will be a strong Fermanagh flavour at the National Ploughing Championships in Laois this month!
Fermanagh community to rally in memory of Jonny Gibson
Local golf club has pledged to financially support a leading heart charity in memory of the Enniskillen man.
Treacy headlines Bundoran show
DONAGH’S Patrick Treacy has put his All-Ireland Fleadh title to one side and he recently took centre stage in the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran at a special night of Country music celebration. The Fermanagh talent, who won the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann title earlier this month, was the headline act at the ‘Country Jamboree’ […]
Charlie’s Bar gears up for 80 more years of success
AFTER surviving a World War, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, a pandemic and the ‘crippling’ cost of living crisis, Charlie’s Bar is still standing in Enniskillen, as it celebrates 80 years in business. In August 1944, while World War II was raging, Charlie and Bea Burns, regarded as pioneering visionaries in the local business […]
Garrity gives local musicians busking chance
ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter John Garrity is heading up a major campaign which is encouraging young musicians around the North to put their skills to the test and pursue a career in busking. Garrity, known as the ‘Belfast Busker’, has established a reputation as one of Ireland’s top buskers and he performs regularly on the streets around […]