Fermanagh stunned by young deaths


THE sudden deaths of two young people have left a small local community devastated. Codey Breadon, 15, and Andrea Malone, 21, both from Fivemiletown, tragically passed away at the weekend leaving family and friends distraught. Codey, who died suddenly on Friday, July 12, was a former student of Fivemiletown College. He was fondly remembered as “a boy with a smile that […]


Fundraiser organised in memory of Oisin Gregg


THE sister of the late Oisin Gregg has organised a car run to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI. The fundraiser is in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would have turned 19. The car run will take place on Sunday 4th August 2024 and will start in Belleek GAA grounds […]


Grave situation: Monuments on the rise


ARE elaborate grave headstones moving testaments to grief and loss or vulgar spectacles of one-upmanship? That’s the question being asked after complaints locally of some families overstepping the mark when it comes to remembering their deceased relatives. In recent weeks, readers have contacted the Herald complaining about how their families’ graves at Cross Cemetery are being encroached […]


Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered by George Beacom


TRIBUTES have been paid across Fermanagh to legendary and iconic GAA sports broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who passed away on Tuesday. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 93. Over the years, the famous broadcaster formed a close friendship with George Beacom, manager of the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. “The sad […]


Tributes paid to meticulous joiner Tom Keaveney


THE Enniskillen community has been left saddened following the death of much-loved resident Tom Keaveney who was known as a ‘master joiner’ in the local area. Mr Keaveney passed away peacefully on Monday, following a battle with illness. At his Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, celebrant Monsignor Peter O’Reilly recalled that Mr […]


Support pours in for family of Oisin Gregg


A fundraiser for the family of teenager Oisin Gregg has raised over £15,000. The JustGiving page was set up by Rev Rebecca Guildea, rector of Garrison Group of Parishes “to help the Gregg family as they struggle with the loss of a beloved son and brother.” People can donate to the fundraising page by following […]


Tributes paid to solicitor Anthony McGettigan


TRIBUTES have been paid to well-known solicitor Anthony McGettigan who was remembered for his ‘commitment to his profession’ and his sense of ‘great humour’. Mr McGettigan passed away peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home in Dunmurray in Belfast on Wednesday [June 19]. Born in Belfast, Mr McGettigan grew up in humble origins. He stayed true to […]