RISING counrty star David James is set to bring his first ever seated concert to the Ardowen Theatre early next year. James, who launched his new band just eleven months ago, has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new names on the Irish country scene. Over the past year he has appeared at […]
Fermanagh singer supports BBC’s Children in Need
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DERRYGONNELLY Country music star Rachel McConnell recently teamed up with BBC Radio Ulster as part of their fundraiser for Children in Need. The local singer was part of a live radio broadcast from Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry, with all proceeds raised from the event going towards BBC Children in Need. A staggering £45.5 million […]
Fermanagh busker targeted in broad daylight attack
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Fermanagh musician is calling for more to be done about anti-social behaviour after he was assaulted while busking in Belfast City Centre. John Garrity, 34, originally from Fermanagh, has been living and performing in Belfast for several years. He was attacked on Sunday afternoon while playing near Castle Place. “I’ve been busking for seven years, […]
‘Authentic’ Kevin ready for return to Ardhowen
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A CAVAN singer, who “embodies the heart and soul of traditional Country music”, is set to make his return to Fermanagh when he headlines a much-anticipated gig at the Ardhowen Theatre. The Enniskillen venue is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Kevin Logue, from the border village of Bawnboy, stops off for a […]
Irwin set for show-stopping Fermanagh homecoming
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AWARD-WINNING operatic tenor Andrew Irwin is set to return to the Enniskillen stage this week, following a standout performance last year that left audiences wanting more. The Monea native, who has performed across the globe, will once again be joined by English jazz pianist Joe Hill, for ‘Swingin’ in Saddlers’ at Saddlers Bistro, Enniskillen, this […]
Singer Aoife takes down under by storm
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Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart recently took centre stage at a major venue in Surry Hills in Australia as she performed some renowned Irish classics and ballads at a celebration night. Aoife, who has established herself as one of the top singers in Fermanagh, made the move to Australia and she is continuing to make strides […]
Fermanagh singer shares shock neurological diagnosis
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A FERMANAGH country music star has announced she will be taking ‘time out from everything’ after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Lisa McHugh posted on her social media today that she has spent a scary and difficult couple of weeks in hospital. “After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple of […]
Phil Coulter ready to return to Enniskillen
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THE respected and much-loved Phil Coulter will make his return to the county later this year when he leads an ‘evening of familiar and best loved melodies in a magical setting’’ in Enniskillen. Excitement is building across the county and in music circles after the 83-year-old from Derry confirmed that he would be headlining a […]
Enniskillen singer Hannon confirms upcoming album
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ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter Neil Hannon says the tracks on his upcoming album is “as an outlet for those feelings” he experiences in his life as he prepares for another step in his career. The 54-year-old. who is the frontman for ‘The Divine Comedy’ group, recently confirmed the band would be releasing a new album, ‘Rainy Sunday […]
Fermanagh music stars team up in Spain
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in […]