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 […]
£88,000 funding boost for Fermanagh bands
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL band is set to purchase new drums after benefiting from a recent £88,000 windfall aimed at supporting local bands across Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The funding, part of the Musical Instruments Fund facilitated by the Arts Council and Department for Community, was distributed to 12 bands in the area. Among […]
‘Kneecap’ producer inspires next generation filmmakers
THE producer of the award-winning film ‘Kneecap’ took time out of his busy production schedule to speak with creative media students at South West College. This unique opportunity provided students with a firsthand glimpse into the world of film production and the experiences of a seasoned professional. Enniskillen journalist Trevor Birney, pictured below, shared his journey in […]
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 […]
Fermanagh band release Christmas single
LOCAL band Tully has wrapped up 2024 in style, releasing a brand-new single to celebrate what has been a magical and memorable year for the popular family group. The family-based group – Maria Connolly, Sinead Connolly, Karen Connolly, and Danielle Cadden – has long been a staple at weddings and private functions. This year, however, […]
Neil Hannon part of new ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie
ENNISKILLEN star Neil Hannon was involved in the production of some of the music for hit new movie ‘Paddington in Peru’ as he continues to build on his career in writing tracks for films. The former frontman with ‘The Divine Comedy’ was confirmed to have had an active role with the music for the popular […]
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 […]