THE GAA family and the county has been hit hard in recent months with the unexpected deaths of so many its people. Peter Jones was healthy and active, in fact, the energy with which he approached his many roles in the community is one of the things that set him apart. That, and the number […]
Woman of ‘strength and faith’ never forgot roots
THE death has taken place of an Enniskillen woman who is remembered by all who knew her for “strength” and “faith.” Margaret Quinn, nee McManus (86), who grew up in Trory, Enniskillen, before emigrating to Australia back in 1960, is the niece of the late Fermanagh MP, John Carron. Speaking to the Herald, Margaret’s daughter […]
Maura was a ‘born educator’
Many people of a certain age in Enniskillen will remember Mrs MacMahon as a teacher in the old Abbey Street and St Michael’s primary schools.
Pat was a ‘father figure’ to many
THE community of Brookeborough and the wider GAA family is mourning one of its greatest members, in the passing of Pat Wray last week. Described as a “father figure to many”, Pat died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 22 July. While Theresa and the couple’s seven children, their grandchildren, […]
Support group for families of road victims
“You are never going to get over it, but they can help you get through it.”
Paddy lived his life to the full
Paddy McCormack lived and enjoyed life to the full. “What a lovely comment for a man nearly 90 years of age” was how St. Ninnidh’s Church funeral Mass celebrant, Fr. Gerard Alwill PP, fondly referred to family comments describing Paddy McCormack as having lived and enjoyed life to the full. In his 90th year, Paddy, […]
GAA family mourns death of young Monaghan star Duffy
THE GAA family throughout the country this week were left in shock as Monaghan under-20 GAA captain Brendan Óg Duffy was tragically killed in a road crash on Friday night. Just hours earlier, the Monaghan Harps clubman had captained his side to victory in the Ulster under-20 Championship semi-final against Donegal in Brewster Park, Enniskillen. […]
Tragedy as man dies on Lough Melvin
The man passed away after an incident on the lough this morning.
Widow pays tribute to late husband for giving the ‘gift of life’ to others
Monica Shields reminds all in her time of grieving of the importance of ‘being kind’ to one another A LISNASKEA woman has paid tribute to her late husband for giving the “gift of life” to others through organ donation, and reminded us all on the importance of “being kind” to one another. Tim Shields (47) […]
Tributes pour in for hardworking family man Terry Carty
TRIBUTES have poured in to remember popular father-of-two Terry Carty, who tragically died following a one-vehicle-collision on the Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt, during the early hours of Tuesday morning. He was known across the Garrison community as a “hard-working family man,” who was devoted to his wife Heather and two daughters Eimear and Niamh. Garrison […]