“I wasn’t a good player, but I was damn good at stopping those who thought they were good” – those are the famous words of the late Jack Charlton (85) that will forever stay in the mind of local man Davy Wheeler, who had the pleasure of meeting the sporting hero when he visited Lisnaskea […]
Irvinestown woman familiar face in schools
A MUCH loved mother who was involved in several aspects of community life in the Irvinestown area has died. Patricia Kelly (nee Maguire) wife of the late Eamon Kelly, Irvinestown, passed away peacefully recently, in the SWAH Enniskillen. Born in 1942, the only daughter of James and Mary Anne Maguire, Kesh, and sister of […]
Death of leading former car dealer and businessman
Mr Gilleece was laid to rest at St Ninnidh’s Church graveyard, and his funeral was broadcast via webcam.
Belleek businessman ‘a great friend and gentleman’
The death has taken place of a leading businessman in Belleek, described as ‘a great friend and gentleman’.
Newtownbutler pays tribute to leading lady
THE COMMUNITY in Newtownbutler came together at the weekend to say a sad farewell to local woman Barbara Chapman. A local historian and former teacher, Ms Chapman was 96-years-old when she passed away last Monday night. On Saturday residents lined the streets of Newtownbutler to say their good-byes to the much-loved local woman as the […]
Community mourns death of former teacher
The community of Fivemiletown is mourning the death of one of its former teachers. Wallace Lambert, the former vice-principal of Fivemiletown College and a great supporter of the school was on the Board of Governors until recently and would have featured heavily in the 60th anniversary celebrations of the college scheduled for later this year. […]
Death of popular Derrylin GAA man
THE unexpected death of popular Derrylin Gael Tom Maguire has shocked the local community. In his 74th year, Tom, a native of Boho, the fourth eldest of 14 children of Patrick and Mary Maguire. He was a leading Ulster Council steward, a familiar figure at all major provincial venues and Croke Park. Having played at […]
Funerals suspended, graveyards closed, even in death, all is changed
With the Covid-19 pandemic families across the county have been unable to attend the burials of their loved ones, family and friends.
‘Anna was known for her hugs and kisses’
Anna Monaghan, who recently passed away, was well known both in the town and across the county
Death of well-known Kilmacormick resident
There has been widespread sadness in Kilmacormick and throughout Enniskillen following the death of Frank McCaffrey.