FANS of The Tumbling Paddies have been left excited after some of the bands members posted a photo teasing that some new music could be on the way. Gareth Maguire, the lead singer of the Fermanagh band, was snapped alongside percussionist John McCann and guitarist Ciarán Owens, with the caption ‘doing something cool in our […]
Nathan Carter ready for Fermanagh concert
THE Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen is set to be sold-out tomorrow night [Thursday] when Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter leads a major gig for charity. A huge crowd is expected to turn out to the Fermanagh hotel for the event, which is aiming to raise money for the ‘Cash for Kids’ organisation. ‘Cash […]
Conor McGregor shows interest in the Slieve Russell
IRISH billionaires are set to go head -to-head once more as the award-winning Slieve Russell Hotel has returned to the market, with a €35 million (£30 million) price tag. Built and formerly owned by Fermanagh business tycoon Seán Quinn in 1992, the Ballyconnell became one of the leading hotels in Ireland, hosting hundreds of weddings […]
Final call for Fermanagh singer Karl Kirkpatrick
FERMANAGH singer Karl Kirkpatrick is now just one step away from winning one of Ireland’s biggest music competitions. Next week, the Derrygonnelly man will compete in the Grand Final of TG4 talent show ‘Glór Tíre’ where he hopes to win the ultimate prize at the Studio Telegael An Tullach arena in Galway. Kirkpatrick booked his place […]
Fermanagh star Cádhla McCann dances to success in Kerry
IRVINESTOWN dancer Cádhla McCann was one of the top performers at the World Irish Dancing Championship which was held in Killarney over Easter. The Mount Lourdes Grammar School Head Girl excelled at the Kerry competition, placing fifth place in the ‘Slip Jig’ dance competition. Dancing out of the McGirr School of Irish Dancing, Ms McCann […]
Nathan Carter and new band set for Enniskillen pub!
FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter and his newly formed band Ceol is set to headline a major gig in Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen tomorrow night (Friday). Following Carter’s sold-out concert at the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, the Liverpudlian and his brother Jake (Carter) and popular band Ceol will perform to a packed Pat’s Bar. Over […]
Singer Sean Magee’s single hits one million streams
ONE of Fermanagh’s leading musicians has said he’s ‘absolutely buzzing’ after his recently released single hit over one million streams on Spotify. Former Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann champion, Sean Magee, took a major step in his music career last year by launching his debut single ‘Tippin’ it up to Nancy’. Written by legendary folk singer […]
Semis are calling for Fermanagh singer Karl Kirkpatrick
AFTER a standout duet with rising Country music star Claudia Buckley, Derrygonnelly’s Karl Kirkpatrick has secured his spot in the semi-final of ‘Glór Tíre’. The Fermanagh farmer, who currently is a member of Pettigo’s Paul Kelly’s band, fought off stiff competition to book his place in the next round of the TG4 talent show. Kirkpatrick’s […]
Holy Trinity wins best preschool award
HOLY Trinity Preschool scooped up two prizes at the recent Families First awards. The Enniskillen preschool won best preschool and Lisa Keaveney who is preschool leader received a special recognition award. Lisa and the team were nominated by Nuala O’Toole who witnessed all of Lisa’s hard work. Nuala explained why she nominated Lisa for the award. “We […]
Sinn Féin’s Murphy eager for ‘constitutional change’
AT the recently held Fermanagh People’s Assembly, the President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, said that an ‘awful lot of work’ needs to be done ahead of a potential united Ireland. A huge crowd turned out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen last month for the panel-led discussion, which talked about the possible make-up […]