Philip Darcy to honour Fermanagh showbands


FERMANAGH showbands fans are in for a treat next week when much-loved Philip Darcy brings his huge collection of music memorabilia to Enniskillen for a special exhibition. Mr Darcy, a popular member of the local community, will host his ‘Remembering The Showbands’ exhibition at the Enniskillen Library from Tuesday until the following Friday, July 26. […]


Country music star Declan Nerney set for Enniskillen


THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Country music star Declan Nerney rolls into town. The Fermanagh venue recently confirmed that 65-year-old Declan Nerney is set to headline a major concert and excitement is already building as ‘The Wee Man from Drumlish’ prepares to stop off in Enniskillen. […]


Paddy and Peter’s love for the showband days live on


THE memories of the showband era are fading with each passing year, but for Fermanagh’s Paddy McDermott and Peter Watson, it seems like only yesterday they were selling out London’s Royal Albert Hall. Today, Fermanagh’s the home to some of Ireland’s leading Country music stars. But at one time, the county’s showband business and bands were […]