THE Hanna Sisters have been enjoying a well deserved break in April after a whirlwind tour which saw them grace the stages of Denmark in February and cover these shores from Listowel to Coleraine through the month of March. They have two dates scheduled for May 12 and 19 in Enniskillen and Derry respectively which draws the Irish tour to a close before they pack their bags again for the European festival circuit.

"February and March passed like a whirlwind," explains Mary. "When we weren't travelling to and from gigs we were being interviewed by radio stations or doing TV, radio or printed media PR. We've had a nice wee break and we're now really looking forward to these two gigs.

"Our album, About Time, is selling well and getting good volumes of radio play and positive critical reviews. We can really concentrate on enjoying the live experience in two beautiful venues with the people of Fermanagh and Derry. We've also had enquiries from a number of people who caught some of the earlier gigs looking to see the concert again which is encouraging."

There is of course a strong local connection with the Maghery based siblings. Nualas husband hails from Newtownbutler and About Time was digitally mastered at Mid Atlantic Digital (Robin Robbins) studio in Enniskillen.

"If the Erne and Lough Neagh were linked we could step into a boat at our own front door and out at the front of the Ardhowen," says Nuala, "but for now we'll have to take the cars."

In concert the Hanna Sisters are a real delight with their distinctive vocal harmonies much to the fore as they play many of their own compositions and songs that have influenced them over the years. This is interspersed with jigs and reels to keep the audience on their toes and the whole effect is a very enjoyable and invigorating nights entertainment. The girls good looks are of course an added bonus if not a slight distraction to the musical experience.

Their album About Time is a 12-track compilation of the girls' own songs and the girls have been delighted both with the reception at the live performances and the critical response to the album.

* Catch The Hanna Sisters at the

Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen

on May 12 and at the Millennium Theatre in Derry on May 19