The Tumbling Paddies prepare for Donegal Rally


WITH Fermanagh drivers Garry Jennings and Alastair Fisher set to cut up the top at the Donegal Rally, one of the county’s top bands will be providing live music at the major sporting event. Hundreds of motorsport fans are expected to flock to Donegal later this year, when the hugely popular and much-anticipated Donegal Rally […]


Fermanagh Fleadh for Newtown


EXCITEMENT is building in traditional music circles in the county after it was confirmed that the Fermanagh Fleadh will be held in Newtownbutler. Following on from the hugely successful event in Roslea last summer, the upcoming Fermanagh Fleadh will move to Newtownbutler where it will take place from June 2 to June 9. Steeped in […]


Fermanagh acts are set for Country music festival


THE countdown is on until some of Fermanagh’s top bands collaborate at one of Ireland’s most popular Country music festival. Huge crowds are expected to turn out to Monaghan over the May Bank Holiday Weekend for the hugely popular and well-attended ‘Countryfest’, which attracts fans from all over the country. The event gets underway on […]


The Tumbling Paddies continue to soar in Irish charts


THE Tumbling Paddies have received ‘incredible’ support from Ireland’s leading music labels after they recorded their 31st consecutive week in the top 10 of the Irish Independent Charts. In 2023, the Fermanagh band took a major step in their music career by releasing a new album ‘The Journey So Far’ and it’s gone a big hit […]


‘Countryfest’ is calling for Tumbling Paddies


SOME of Fermanagh’s top music acts are set to headline one of Ireland’s most popular Country music festival. Huge crowds are expected to turn out to Monaghan over the May Bank Holiday Weekend for the hugely popular and well-attended ‘Countryfest’, which attracts fans from all over the country. The event gets underway on Friday, May […]


The Tumbling Paddies release new single


Much-loved Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies have taken another huge step in their music career by releasing another new single. On Friday, the six-man group launched their new track, ‘For You’. The band was delighted with their new music release. “It’s another big step for us as a band,” said percussionist with The Tumbling Paddies, […]


Fermanagh’s finest are ready to rock ‘Down Under’


By Jasmin Swift THE county’s own Tumbling Paddies will soon be setting off on ‘The Journey So Far Australia Tour’, with band member John McCann expressing his excitement for the “sold-out” Sydney tour “that shows the popularity of the band that is out there at the minute.” The tour kick-starts on March 14th in the Sydney Liberty Hall and spans […]


DUBAI CALLING… The Tumbling Paddies are set to head to Dubai this weekend

Dubai’s calling for Tumbling Paddies


THE Tumbling Paddies are jetting off to Dubai where they are set for a jam packed weekend. The Fermanagh band enjoyed a lot of success in 2023, finishing off with five sold out Christmas shows which the bands drummer John McCann described as ‘massive crowds and the atmosphere was high’. The band has a year […]


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 […]