LISNAKSEA’S Caoimhe Donaghy has taken the World Irish Dancing Championships by storm, securing an outstanding fourth place and the coveted globe trophy. At just 12, Caoimhe competed in the category under-13 with 174 dancers from all over the World. “I felt a bit nervous but excited too as I just wanted to dance, as I was […]
Dromore dance tutor is viral TikTok sensation
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL jiving group is dancing for joy after having gained almost 245,000 views on a recent social media video, in what was a welcome surprise. Modern Country Moves which was established by Drumquin woman, Tina McGurren, nearly 11 years ago along with her son, Conor, is geared at making learning to jive fun and […]
Shakin’ Stevens to be honoured in Fermanagh
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Ardhowen Theatre later this month when a leading tribute act honours the achievements and commitments of music legend Shakin’ Stevens. Michael Barratt, a 76-year-old from Wales, commonly known for his stage name ‘Shakin’ Stevens’, is one of the UK’s biggest selling singles artists and he’s renowned […]
JivinGym returns to Fermanagh
CALLING all dancers, popular jiving instructor James McGrath is coming back to Fermanagh. James, along with his partner Hannah, who goes by the name JivinGym, will be coming back to Tempo this month. The four week classes will begin on 5 September in the Milltown Manor Bar in Tempo from 7pm-9:15pm. The former Monaghan festival champion begins […]
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 […]
Roaring success for young Fermanagh performers
TICKETS went like ‘greased lightning’ for the Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts’ rendition of Grease Young@Part. The four shows took place daily from the 17th to the 20th of July at the Ardhowen Theatre and audiences enjoyed a heart-warming performance with laughter and several musical numbers. Set in the 1950’s, the show follows the story […]
‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ to return
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be sold-out next week when some of the county’s leading Country music artists collaborate for a standout night of entertainment in Enniskillen. Excitement is building in the county for the upcoming ‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ event which is set to take place at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Thursday, […]
Fermanagh jivers ready to dance the night away
FERMANAGH jivers are getting set to take on a 10-hour dancathon for charity. ‘Dance For Lucy’ has been organised by James McGrath in memory of his mum who passed away from Alzheimer’s and Dementia at the age of 60. The all-day dance will take place on Saturday, June 29 in the Glencarn Hotel Castleblayney at 11am and will run right through […]
Enniskillen cheerleader stars in new film
A YOUNG woman is hitting the big screen in a new cheerleading film. Shannon Bermingham from Enniskillen stars in the film ‘Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat’ which follows her life in and outside of competitive cheerleading. ‘Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat’ is an uplifting documentary following the young athletes of Team Ireland, to intimately explore questions of gender, strength, performance, sexuality and what it’s like growing […]
Fermanagh dancing queen Aoife Higgins wins again
YOUNG Monea dancing star Aoife Higgins was back to winning ways recently as she won two individual competitions in the hugely competitive Domican Academy Championships. The nine-year-old pupil from St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly is an up and coming star in the local Irish dancing scene and she recently claimed more success on the […]