- Anna from Fermanagh: A traditional song celebrating a woman from Fermanagh, capturing the county’s charm and community pride. It highlights local folklore and the beauty of its people, often sung in sessions to evoke regional identity. Traditional; noted as a prominent Fermanagh song.
- The Fermanagh Polka: An instrumental dance tune from the Hidden Fermanagh collection, reflecting Fermanagh’s vibrant traditional music scene. It captures the county’s lively céilí culture and rural gatherings, often played by local fiddlers. Traditional, sourced from the Gunn manuscript (c. 1850), performed by musicians like Brenda McCann.
- Maxwell’s Ball: A popular recitation in the Derrylin area, often performed as a song, depicting a humorous or dramatic local event. It reflects Fermanagh’s storytelling tradition and community gatherings in south Fermanagh. Traditional.; associated with Derrylin’s oral tradition.
- Pat Gunn’s Boat: A song referenced in Fermanagh’s musical lore, linked to local history and the waters of Lough Erne. It celebrates the county’s lake culture and the life of boatmen, evoking Fermanagh’s unique watery landscape. Traditional; mentioned in discussions of Fermanagh’s song tradition.
- The Shores of Lough Erne: A traditional ballad praising the scenic beauty of Lough Erne, Fermanagh’s defining feature. It reflects the county’s connection to its lakes and the tranquility of its rural communities. Traditional.; part of Fermanagh’s folk repertoire.
- The Boys of Enniskillen: A song celebrating the men of Enniskillen, Fermanagh’s largest town, focusing on their camaraderie and pride. It captures the town’s historical and social significance, often tied to local fairs or gatherings. Traditional; similar to other county-specific “Boys of” songs.
- The Erne’s Lovely Shore: A romantic folk song set along the River Erne, which flows through Fermanagh. It blends themes of love and admiration for the county’s natural beauty, particularly around Belleek and Ballyshannon. Traditional..
- The Knockmore Jig: An instrumental tune associated with the Knockmore Céilí Band, champions in 2014. It reflects Fermanagh’s strong céilí band tradition and the lively music of rural communities like Lisnaskea. Traditional, arranged by local musicians like those in the Knockmore Céilí Band.
- The Maid of Lisnaskea: A traditional ballad about a young woman from Lisnaskea, a market town in Fermanagh. It celebrates local beauty and community pride, with themes of love and rural life. Traditional.
- Songs of Sandy McConnell: A collection of songs by Sandy McConnell, father of Cathal McConnell, reflecting rural life in Fermanagh, particularly around Derrygonnelly. These songs, often about farming or local characters, capture the county’s storytelling tradition. Written by Sandy McConnell, as noted in Fermanagh’s musical history.
Songs
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Anthem
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Fermanagh:
Ireland’s county Fermanagh is a county of lakes and historic charm, with Lough Erne’s waterways offering boating and fishing amidst serene islands. Enniskillen Castle and its museums explore local history, while the Marble Arch Caves, part of a UNESCO Geopark, showcase stunning underground caverns. Other attractions include the historic Florence Court estate and its gardens. Fermanagh is Ireland’s 20th largest county by size (1,876 square km) and fourth smallest by population (63,585). Population peaked at 156,481 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 49,886 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Fermanagh is Ireland’s 28th most visited tourist county with around 43,000 international visitors per year.
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