COUNTRY music fans are set to end the year in style, with a gala concert spanning generations. Excitement is building with the much-loved Mick Flavin is set to collaborate with rising local star Conor Owens at the Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, December 30. The 76-year-old country star from Longford has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, releasing […]
Fermanagh artists to be celebrated at exhibition
DEVENISH Gallery are holding an exhibition on Friday (December 5) at 7pm, featuring an extensive collection of work by internationally recognised local artist Liam Blake. It will be showcasing prints, posters and collectables for sale. This includes Elizabeth Bennett prints of Enniskillen, framed, Frances Morris’ tranquil Lough Erne print ,framed, and a ceramic plate by […]
NI Country Music Awards are coming to Clogher
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THE NORTHERN Ireland Country Music Awards 2026 (NICMA), which are voted by the public, are set to be held for the first time in Tyrone. It’s fair to say Tyrone has produced more than its fair share of Ireland’s most talented and enduring country stars over the years. From Brian Coll, Philomena Begley, Dominic Kirwan, Gene […]
Gala to mark 10 years of Music in Fermanagh
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IT ALL began in 2015, when Fermanagh and Omagh district councils were merged. Until then, the former Fermanagh District Council had relied on its Arts Advisory Committee – local volunteers invited from within the community – to help allocate funding for arts and cultural projects. After the merger, that committee was disbanded. Some of its […]
‘Line of Duty’ star Nigel preparing for new series
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FERMANAGH actor Nigel Boyle, who rose to fame following his starring role in ‘Line of Duty’, is set to be cast in a much-anticipated and a star-studded new ITV police drama. The Roslea man, who lives in England with his wife Lainy and two children, has been confirmed as one of the cast for ‘The Blame’, which […]
Fermanagh ceramicist reflects on joy of pottery
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WHAT started as a casual lift to a pottery supply shop turned into a life-changing moment for Fermanagh woman Anna McGurn. A self-taught ceramic artist, her journey from her back shed to the final of Channel 4’s ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ has been anything but ordinary. “It was by accident,” Anna told the ‘Herald, thinking back to the […]
Jane wants to inspire young women to dream bigger
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A LOCAL influencer is on a mission to prove you really can have it all by showcasing her passion for law, lashes and lifestyle vlogs. Jane McDermott from Newtownbutler is a 28-year-old solicitor, professional makeup artist and rising content creator. Proving that ambition, creativity and hard work can go hand in hand. “I love that my […]
Dylan’s new performance recalls old Enniskillen
FERMANAGH actor and artistic director Dylan Quinn wanted to explore “my sense of belonging” to Enniskillen and the county as he brings the magical story of his grandfather to life on stage. Theatre performance ‘My Grandfather’s House’ recounts the role that his grandparent, Brendan Burns, played in the Royal Marines and the effects of violence in the county […]
Renowned classical trio to return to Enniskillen
THE INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Fidelio Trio are set to join Music in Fermanagh at St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen for an extraordinary piano trio concert. On Tuesday (February 18), Fidelio Trio—Darragh Morgan (violin), Tim Gill (cello), and Mary Dullea (piano) will present a compelling programme that showcases the evolution of the string trio repertoire. The concert opens with […]
Fermanagh fitness trainer’s top tips for the new year
A LOCAL fitness expert has urged Fermanagh people to ‘start small and create good habits’ as they aim to lead healthier lifestyles as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Many of us are seeking ways to improve our health, but personal trainer Leanne McElroy, pictured below, acknowledges the challenge can feel overwhelming. “My advice would […]