THE death has taken place of a Ballyreagh man who dedicated his life to pipe band music and amateur dramatics. A leading light in both, Pat Murphy from Ballyreagh, Tempo, died at home after a short illness. Aged 81, he spent a lifetime of work dedicated to pipe bands in the region accessing formal training, […]
Talented singers join forces for ‘You raise me up’
The extremely talented students of ‘Fermanagh’s School of Music and Performing Arts’ once again came under the spotlight after a video created by school founder Ciara O’Flanagan in tribute of all keyworkers received “thousands” of views on social media. Local performers James Gilleece, Katie Teague, Sofia Allen, Chloe McCaffrey, Katie Chapman and Clare Kavanagh joined […]
Late daughter inspiration for music man’s Facebook gig
SINGER and guitarist ‘Billy Mack’ has certainly put his experience of lockdown to good use, after raising over £1,200 for mental health charity Pieta House in honour of his late daughter. The well known entertainer from Church Street, Roslea, had locals clapping over the weekend as he carried out live music performances from just outside […]
Local singer looking to ‘When This Is Over’
‘I wrote the song “partly to try to cheer myself up and focus on the positive things that might be different when this is all over.’
Busker blown away by special invitation
Local singer has been invited to join legends Kodaline on stage after covering one of the band’s songs.
Great White Lies secure top prize at Sounds Like Summer
Following a series of heats and a rollicking finale on Saturday night, Great White Lies have clinched the top prize at this year’s Sounds Like Summer competition. Facing stiff competition from Chloe Heatley, Ruairi McCafferty and Liam Cannon, Great White Lies were given the nod from judges Martin Gallen, Anne-Marie Devine, Brian Hassan and Saide […]
It’s the big Fleadh in Derrygonnelly this weekend
One of the biggest cultural and music events of the year takes place in Derrygonnelly this weekend.
Sounds Like Summer is back
The Alley Theatre has put a call out to musicians across the island of Ireland to get involved in the return of this year’s Sounds Like Summer (SLS) music competition. SLS which is a fabulous opportunity for unsigned bands and musicians, previously ran from 2008 – 2013 and attracted artists from as far […]
Amazing story of Ederney fiddler’s exploits Down Under
From Fermanagh to New Zealand, fiddler extraordinaire Charlie Montgomery delivers the gift of Irish traditional music to people half way across the world. Charlie was raised between Lack and Ederney, in the townland of Tiermacspird and has influenced the lives of many people with his exceptional talent. Self-taught as a youngster, he started playing by […]