Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies release new album


The Tumbling Paddies have taken another major step forward in their music career by releasing a new seven-track album. The six-man band launched ‘Graffy Sessions’ on Christmas Day to the delight of their fans, opting for a unique twist to their music. Featuring songs like ‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘Ramblin’ Man’, the band are keen […]


Nathan Carter brings Christmas cheer to carol service


COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter brought the festive fever to St Michael’s Parish Church where he was joined by representatives from local schools. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by […]


Country music star Derek Ryan tunes up for success


Local country music star Derek Ryan unveils a special collaboration with popular folk duo Foster and Allen. The Carlow native, who now lives in Enniskillen, has teamed up with the popular pair to record a new single, titled ‘The Good Ole Days’. Irish music legends Foster & Allen mark a monumental milestone in 2025 – […]


Kinawley gears up for star-studded ‘Keeping it Country’


A LARGE crowd is expected to gather at the Kinawley Community Centre on Friday, December 27, for the highly anticipated ‘Keeping it Country’ show, headlined by the award-winning Mick Flavin. The 75-year-old country music legend from Longford, who has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, will make his much-anticipated return to the venue, where […]


‘Country music saved me’ says Derrylin musician Anthony


ANTHONY McBrien has spent nearly three decades wowing audiences, and his passion for music remains undiminished even as he navigates one of the most challenging periods of his life. The 53-year-old Derrylin man has experienced it all on the local music scene – writing songs, forming his own band, supporting American stars like Randy Travis, […]


Fermanagh to honour Fleadh winners


Excitement is building at the Ardhowen Theatre ahead of an action-packed Christmas schedule featuring some of the county’s finest traditional musicians and entertainers. A large crowd is expected on Saturday, January 4, for a local Comhaltas celebration to honour recent All-Ireland Fleadh winners, Patrick Treacy and Aodhan O’Donnell. Treacy, 21, ended his 14-year-long wait for […]


Nathan Carter confirms UK tour dates


COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to step out into one of his biggest tours to date as he aims to sell out top venues, theatres and stadiums across the water over the next few months. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Bellanaleck, is preparing to bring his award-winning concert tour to the UK when […]


Country music star Derek Ryan leading the way online


OVER 15 million people listened to Enniskillen’s Country music star Derek Ryan on YouTube so far this year, as the popular singer firmly stakes his claim as one of the top talents in the country. The Carlow man, who has set up home in Enniskillen, recently confirmed his YouTube viewing figures for 2024, which revealed […]


Patrick Treacy to star at Kinawley buffet


LOCAL Country music star Patrick Treacy is set to entertain a large crowd who are expected to turn out to the Kinawley Community Centre for their much-anticipated Christmas Festive Buffet. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of the event on December 8, which will see a range of food and treats available by Florencecourt-based […]


Fermanagh band ready for American tour


THE Tumbling Paddies have said they’re “super excited” for the coming year after they confirmed that they’re heading to America and Canada for what’s expected to be five sold-out night of gigs. The six-man band recently gave Irish ex-pats living in the States a special treat when they confirmed that they’ll be kicking off their tour […]