FERMANAGH singer Karl Kirkpatrick is now just one step away from winning one of Ireland’s biggest music competitions. Next week, the Derrygonnelly man will compete in the Grand Final of TG4 talent show ‘Glór Tíre’ where he hopes to win the ultimate prize at the Studio Telegael An Tullach arena in Galway. Kirkpatrick booked his place […]
Semis are calling for Fermanagh singer Karl Kirkpatrick
AFTER a standout duet with rising Country music star Claudia Buckley, Derrygonnelly’s Karl Kirkpatrick has secured his spot in the semi-final of ‘Glór Tíre’. The Fermanagh farmer, who currently is a member of Pettigo’s Paul Kelly’s band, fought off stiff competition to book his place in the next round of the TG4 talent show. Kirkpatrick’s […]
Fermanagh influencers invited to Dublin event
Two of Fermanagh’s leading social media influencers were invited to attend the ‘live’ show of RTE programme ‘Dancing With The Stars’. Danielle Collins and Abigail Parkinson, who have risen to fame through their activity on social media, joined forces with prestigious skin care company Bellamianta Luxury Tanning for the day out in Dublin. Abigail has […]
Derrygonnelly’s Karl links up with Claudia Buckley
AHEAD of making his debut on ‘Glór Tíre’, Karl Kirkpatrick recently teamed up with his mentor at a sold-out Mahon’s Hotel in Irvinestown. Claudia Buckley is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s top Country music stars and she was the special guest in Irvinestown for a recent concert. She was joined on stage by Derrygonnelly singer […]
Derrygonnelly farmer Karl ready for TG4’s ‘Glór Tíre’
Derrygonnelly farmer Karl Kirkpatrick is set to put his singing talents to the test later this when he performs on TG4 talent show ‘Glór Tíre’. The talented musician, who regularly performs alongside Pettigo’s Paul Kelly, is one of eight Country music singers who are set to appear in the new series of the popular programme. […]
Double delight for McGloin and Bogue
TWO Fermanagh inter-county ladies players have been named in the TG4 Junior Team of the Championship. On Friday night, Molly McGloin and Blaithin Bogue were honoured at a special event in Croke Park in Dublin. McGloin, from Newtownbutler, was selected in the full-back position, while Tempo’s Bogue was picked at right corner forward. To read more […]
Gabriel keeps traditional flame alive with new album
FERMANAGH’S much-loved and renowned traditional Irish music singer Gabriel McArdle is set to release a new album on Friday night. At the Atrium Bar in Blake’s of the Hollow in Enniskillen, the Kinawley balladeer will launch his first solo recorded album, ‘The Fermanagh Blackbird’. Aged 74 years old, McArdle’s collection will feature some of Ireland’s most classic […]
Paddies perform with Daniel on TG4
THE Tumbling Paddies said it was ‘a privilege’ to perform alongside Country music legend Daniel O’Donnell at the Millennium Forum in Derry. On Tuesday night, the Fermanagh band headlined the ‘Celtic & Country’ night on music talent show ‘Oprey le Daniel’, making their debut appearance on TG4. Hosted by O’Donnell, some of the best music […]
Interest in learning Irish language is ‘increasing’
ONE of Fermanagh’s leading Gaeilgeoirs feels that more needs to be done throughout the county so that the ‘new generation of people’ will embrace and want to learn the Irish language. Growing up in Roslea, Ciarán Mag Uidhir’s love of Irish language stemmed from listening to the likes of TG4 commentators Brian Tyres and Mac Dara MacDonnacha […]
Questions remain despite convictions
WHILE two soldiers were eventually convicted and jailed for the murders of Michael Naan and Andrew Murray, for the families left behind many questions remain as to how and why their loved ones met such a horrific death. For James Naan, 50 years on, he still struggles to come to terms with what happened to […]