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 […]
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 […]
Fermanagh mourns death of radio broadcaster ‘Big T’
TRIBUTES were paid from across the Fermanagh Country music scene to much-loved and popular radio broadcaster Trevor Campbell who was described as ‘a friend’ to many in the county. Well-known Downtown Radio presenter Mr Campbell, commonly known as ‘Big T’, passed away following a short illness, aged 78, prompting an outpouring of sadness from across […]
Singer Sinéad Quinn stars at Irvinestown concert
FORMER ‘Fame Academy’ runner-up Sinéad Quinn returned to her hometown of Irvinestown this week for a special concert which celebrated 40 years of the popular Bawnacre Centre. The much-loved talent was confirmed as the main act at the gala concert last night (Tuesday) at the Bawnacre Centre, with well-known Country music star John Glenn also […]
Singer Samantha confirms Tempo gig
FERMANAGH musician and singer Samantha Breslin is set to mark her return to live music with a special gig at her hometown of Tempo this weekend, where she’ll collaborate with a local star. The award-winning Country music singer confirmed that she’s going to be headlining a gig at the Milltown Manor pup in Tempo on […]
Country music star Claudia Buckley to rock Enniskillen
THREE of Ireland’s top Country music stars are set to join forces and perform a selection of some top tracks from former music greats as they prepare to sell out the Ardhowen Theatre. Excitement is already building in Enniskillen after it confirmed it was going to be hosting ‘A Night at The Opry’ in May, […]
Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies ready for Halloween
FERMANAGH band The Tumbling Paddies are preparing for one of their “favourite nights of the year” as they prepare to sell out the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town this weekend. The six-man band confirmed that they’re going to be taking centre stage at the hotel on Sunday (October 27), with the venue expected to be […]
Fermanagh pianists to launch new music collection
LOCAL pianists are set to showcase ‘A Collection of 25 Compositions by 25 Fermanagh Pianists’ which will also feature new music by the amazing Irish duo Laytha. Last year pianist and tutor Jonathan Beatty organised a project for his piano students which gave them the opportunity to compose their own piano music and, as a result of the […]
Michael English ready for Enniskillen concert
EXCITEMENT is building in Enniskillen and throughout Fermanagh as one of Ireland’s top and hugely popular singers prepares to make his much-anticipated debut in the county next week. Michael English, a 44-year-old award-winning singer from Kildare, has recently confirmed he’s going to be stopping off at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Thursday, October 24. “A […]
Irish traditional music legends ready for Fermanagh gig
EXCITEMENT is building in Kinwaley and throughout Fermanagh as a hugely popular Irish traditional and folk band prepares to return to the county, 46 years after its first gig. Established in London in 1970, ‘Shashkeen’ is regarded as one of Ireland’s top traditional groups and it has been headlining major performances throughout the county over […]