THERE has been an outpouring of grief and sadness across the local community this week following the death of young father, Gerard Reihill. The 39-year-old father-of-two was laid to rest on Saturday at Holy Cross Church in Lisnaskea after he passed away suddenly in hospital last Tuesday. The son of Bernie and the late Coni […]
Cyril ‘brought so much joy and happiness to others’
“Cyril was certainly one of God’s most faithful people.”
Sadness following passing of former headmaster
Retired principal Jim Kerr passed away earlier this week.
Iggy had an ‘infectious passion for music’
Iggy was “a born leader on stage and always managed to get the best out of everyone around him.”
Tributes paid to Lisbellaw United stalwart
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Lisbellaw United stalwart Kenneth Forde (62). Mr Forde, late of Lower Cavanacarragh, Lisbellaw, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday last, February 10. Affectionately known as Kenny, he was the first son of James and Elizabeth. He worked for the former Northern Bank for 40 years […]
Tributes pour in for Johnny
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of well-known community advocate Johnny Corry (86). Mr Corry, late of Effernan Road, Trillick, passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 5. He is remembered as a passionate GAA supporter and dedicated community activist. Described as a man who epitomised what a voluntary worker really stood for […]
Fermanagh Talking Newspaper founder passes away
ENNISKILLEN has lost another of its popular characters this week, with the passing of Eugene Kelly from Hillview. Best known as a founding member of Fermanagh’s successful Talking Newspaper for visually impaired people, Eugene and his guide dog friends were a familiar site around the town as they made their way together. A true Enniskillener, […]
True visionary Joe Pat passes away peacefully
THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s finest figures. Joe Pat Prunty (88), of Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, died peacefully at Gortacharn nursing home last Friday after a short illness. Founder of Prunty Pitches, Mr Prunty was regarded as a “true visionary” and known across Ireland for developing GAA fields using a unique sand-based drainage […]