EXCITEMENT is building in Kinawley as Benaughlin CCE prepares to host its inaugural ‘Gathering”’ weekend from November 14 to 16. This brand-new event, run in partnership with Kinawley Community Centre, promises to be a vibrant celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. It will bring together people of all ages to share in the rich […]
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 band celebrates a decade on the road
THE Tumbling Paddies are going to “keep it lit” at their action-packed gigs and shows in Ireland and across Europe as they celebrate what has been a hugely successful 10 years on the road. The six-man Fermanagh band, who burst onto the music scene in 2015, has established themselves as one of the country’s top music […]
Boho man Gary brings granny’s accordion back to life
The Fermanagh teacher turned to the team at ‘The Repair Shop’ for help restoring a piece of family heritage.
Country music star Derek Ryan leading the way online
OVER 15 million people listened to Enniskillen’s Country music star Derek Ryan on YouTube so far this year, as the popular singer firmly stakes his claim as one of the top talents in the country. The Carlow man, who has set up home in Enniskillen, recently confirmed his YouTube viewing figures for 2024, which revealed […]
Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies ready for Halloween
FERMANAGH band The Tumbling Paddies are preparing for one of their “favourite nights of the year” as they prepare to sell out the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town this weekend. The six-man band confirmed that they’re going to be taking centre stage at the hotel on Sunday (October 27), with the venue expected to be […]
Fermanagh Country star to release new music
FERMANAGH singer Rachel McConnell has confirmed that “new music is on the way” as she prepares to take another major step in her ever-growing and impressive Country music career. The Derrygonnelly woman has burst onto the Country music scene and she’s quickly established herself as one of the top up and coming artists, headlining gigs at […]
Double All-Ireland delight for Fermanagh trad stars
THERE were jubilant scenes in Wexford over the weekend when local musicians Patrick Treacy and Aodhán O’Donnell fought off some of Ireland’s top talents to win at the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The talented duo join an A-List group of Fermanagh musicians to become All-Ireland Fleadh winners and local social media was flooded with congratulatory […]
All action in Dromore at the Ulster Fleadh
The Ulster Fleadh kicks off this weekend, with plenty of ‘craic agus ceol’ and it’s just up the road in Dromore.
Fermanagh singer Samantha Breslin releases new single
FERMANAGH singer and musician Samantha Breslin has taken another major step in her music career by releasing a new single. The Lisnaskea singer, who specialises in Country music, launched her new single ‘It’s Goodbye and so Long to you’, to the delight of her ever-growing fan base. ‘It’s Goodbye and so Long to you’ is […]