FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said it’s “only fitting” that they recorded their Christmas single which was written by a local man. The Knocks group have taken another major step in their career by releasing ‘Christmas 1915’, which was written by the much-respected Cormac McConnell from Arney. ‘Christmas 1915’ is about the unofficial Christmas truce between British […]
David James comes to the Ardhowen Theatre
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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 […]
Excitement builds for the return of FLive
Some of the county’s top literary and innovative talents are set to unite for a six-day festival which will “capture the spirit of Fermanagh through creativity” as the popular FLive returns. Excitement is building in the county ahead of the start of the Fermanagh Live festival which is set to take place in the county […]
Fermanagh singer dedicates folk ballad to his mother
OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]
Fermanagh singer Fergal releases new single
DERRYGONNELLY singer Fergal McConnell has taken a major step in his music career by releasing a new single, which was recorded by an American bluegrass band over 15 years ago. The talented musician, who regularly accompanies his sister Rachel and other Country music stars in the county, has showcased his talents by releasing his version […]
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 […]
Fermanagh singer Garrity confirms new single
ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity said it was “great to be back in the studio” after he confirmed he’s working on producing a new single, as he continues to take the local music scene by storm. The ‘Belfast Busker’ has established himself as one of the top stars in the country and he continues to earn […]
Maria Cameron releases new music covers
Boho singer Maria Cameron is continuing to scale new heights in the local music scene as she continues to earn new fans and rave reviews following her recent releases of some top songs. The Fermanagh woman has established herself as one of the top music artists on the circuit and she has recently taken to […]