- Mickey McConnell: Singer-songwriter (folk) from Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh. (1945-2025. Known for his song “Only Our Rivers Run Free,” written about the Troubles, McConnell’s work has been covered by artists like Christy Moore and The Wolfe Tones. Comic songs in the folk repertoire include the Lidl and Aldi song, the Man Who Drank The Farm, and the Politician’s Song, with its patter chorus. He later moved to Listowel, County Kerry, but his Fermanagh roots shaped his music.
- Eddie Gallagher: Traditional musician (fiddle, accordion) from Derrygonnelly, County Fermanagh. Born 1947. A respected figure in Fermanagh’s traditional music scene, Gallagher is known for his mastery of the fiddle and accordion, performing at local sessions and festivals like the Fleadh Cheoil.
- Cathal McConnell: Traditional musician, singer (flute, tin whistle) from Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh. Born 1944. A founding member of The Boys of the Lough, McConnell is a renowned flautist and singer. His work preserves Fermanagh’s traditional music, with albums like Good Friends, Good Music. Brother of Mickey, brothers Sean and Cormac are/were also ballad singers and composers.
- Seamus McGuire: Traditional musician (fiddle) from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Born 1956. A skilled fiddler, McGuire is known for his work with the group Buttons and Bows, blending Fermanagh’s traditional style with innovative arrangements.
- Jim McGrath: Traditional musician (uilleann pipes) from Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh. Born 1960s. McGrath is a respected uilleann piper in Fermanagh’s traditional music community, performing at local sessions and contributing to the county’s piping tradition.
- Rosie Stewart: Traditional singer from Roslea, County Fermanagh. Born 1931 Died 2015. A celebrated traditional singer, Stewart was known for her unaccompanied ballads, preserving Fermanagh’s oral song tradition. She performed at festivals and recorded for folk archives.
- Martin McManus: Traditional musician (fiddle) from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Born 1950s. McManus is a prominent fiddler in Fermanagh’s traditional music scene, known for his performances at local céilís and contributions to regional music education.
- Lisa McHugh: Country singer from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh (born in Glasgow, Scotland, but raised in Fermanagh). Born August 16, 1988. A leading Irish country music star, McHugh has released albums like Wildfire and performed at major festivals, earning multiple awards in Ireland’s country scene.
- Tommy Maguire: Traditional musician (accordion, fiddle) from Kinawley, County Fermanagh. Born 1940s. Maguire is a veteran of Fermanagh’s traditional music, known for his accordion and fiddle playing in local sessions and with groups like The Pride of Erin Céilí Band.
- Eithne Ní Uallacháin: Traditional singer, songwriter from Derrylin, County Fermanagh. Born January 1, 1957 Died May 19, 1999. A key figure in Irish-language singing, Ní Uallacháin performed with the band Lá Lugh and recorded albums like Ceol na Carraige. Her work revived Fermanagh’s Gaelic music traditions.
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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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