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 […]

Wedding day won’t end Daly’s All-Ireland dreams


By John Carney IT WAS the result that nobody wanted last Sunday at Croke Park, least of all Fermanagh ladies manager James Daly. His side had just drawn 1-13 to 1-13 with Antrim in the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Final, but he already had another big occasion on his mind. “I’m getting married on Friday,” Daly said […]

Rachel’s set to appear on Glór Tíre


DERRYGONNELLY singer Rachel McConnell is set to appear on TG4’s Glór Tire on Tuesday night in the 18th series of the show. The singing sensation is really taking the country music scene by storm and recently appeared in Realta agus Gaolta alongside her brother Fergal. Rachel was selected to be a contestant on the show […]

WATCH: Kerri Crudden makes TG4 debut


THERE was big excitement in the Crudden household in Aghadrumse last weekend as Kerri Crudden, daughter of Danny and Yvonne, took part in the TG4 production, ‘Cruthaim’ which aired on the 8th June. Cruthaim is a programme that’s highlights the unusual talents/hobbies of young people who have attended an all Irish speaking school. With only […]