Enniskillen mourns death of businesswoman Kathleen


THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the death of Kathleen McHugh, a respected businesswoman, who was remembered as having “a smile for everyone”. Formerly of Ashwoods Road in Enniskillen, Mrs McHugh passed away peacefully on Wednesday. She was one of three children born to James and Margaret Carleton. She enjoyed a close […]

Heartbreak at the club Michael Kerr led to glory


FORMER players and teammates of Michael Kerr had gathered at Mulhern’s in Enniskillen on Saturday when the devastating news emerged that the much-loved and respected coach had passed away suddenly. The gathering had been planned as a send-off to celebrate Mr Kerr’s achievements as manager of Enniskillen Rangers, a role in which he guided the […]

Sudden death in Enniskillen ‘not treated as suspicious’


THE Police has said that the sudden death of a man in Enniskillen yesterday evening (Wednesday) is “not being treated as suspicious”. “Police attended the report of a sudden death of a man in the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen on Wednesday, 18th June,” a statement read. “Enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being […]

Friends remember Michael Kerr as ‘fun-loving’ character


MICHAEL Kerr has been remembered as a ‘caring and really dependable person’ by his closest friends. Former Northern Ireland international Michael McGovern said Mr Kerr was a ‘fun-loving’ character who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. “Mickey was one of my best friends,” he told the ‘Herald. “We grew up in Enniskillen together […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Kathleen Brereton (nee Leydon) 4th June 2025 R.I.P, Peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh. Formerly of Belleek and Grange Co. Sligo. Beloved mother of Mick (Yvonne) and George (Kate) much loved sister of Mick and the late Annie and Bridie R.I.P. Kathleen will be reposing at her son Mick’s residence, 19 […]

Council deliver trophy to family after man’s death


THE Council, which presented an award to the family of Hugh Maguire days after his death, two years after it was commissioned, said it “does not comment on individual employee matters”. Mr Maguire, a well-known and respected member of the Enniskillen community, worked as a Community Development Worker for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council until […]

Map draws attention to plight of Fermanagh in Famine


A MAP showing the population fall across Ireland during the years of the Great Famine, which has been widely shared on social media recently, highlights how Fermanagh was one of the worst affected areas in Ulster. The map, which appears to have been originally posted by roads expert Wesley Johnston and later on Wikipedia before going […]