OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]
Fermanagh’s Fleadh winners honoured in style
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SOME of the county’s top Irish traditional musicians were honoured at a special appreciation night and celebration to mark their success at the recent Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Fermanagh musicians enjoyed unprecedented success at the event in Wexford and a large crowd turned out to Mulligan’s Bar in Newtownbutler for the show, organised by the Comhaltas group. […]
Fermanagh Fleadh champion leads local workshop
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FORMER All-Ireland Fleadh winner Shauneen Maguire showcased her impressive talents in Newtownbutler as crowds have flocked to the village as part of the Fermanagh Fleadh events. Young accordion players and musicians from across the county turned out to ‘The Ramblin’ House’ for a session which was led by the 2022 Senior All-Ireland Piano Accordion champion. […]