THE much regretted passing of well known Derrylin traditional vocalist, Valerie McManus, has recalled whimsical memories of a long gone 1950’s era, when the Derrylin Starlight Dance Band was in its prime. For Valerie, who joined the band as a young teenager in 1952, after being asked by its leader, John McManus, who was to become […]
Columba fondly remembered as a ‘colourful character’
THE Enniskillen community has been left saddened following the death of one of its most popular characters Columba Fitzpatrick. Formally of Glenwood Gardens, Mr Fitzpatrick, 79, passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Monday, surrounded by his family. “He was a character and was very quick-witted,” Columba’s son Pio said. “Everybody left his company in […]
Tribute paid to ‘true’ gentleman Harold Montgomery
HAROLD Montgomery, one of Enniskillen longest established estate agents has been described as ‘a true and honest gentleman’ by his former business colleague and partner Terry Finlay. The pair had been in partnership in the business of Montgomery Finlay in Belmore Street, Enniskillen, for 36 years. Mr Montgomery passed away peacefully last week. Announcing the sad news the […]
Sadness following death of teacher and local historian
THE people of Fermanagh were left saddened following the death of former Mount Lourdes Grammar School teacher and local historian Frank Rogers. Mr Rogers passed away on Friday last. An avid Gaelic Games enthusiast, he represented both Lisnaskea Emmetts in Fermanagh and St Josephs Glenavy in Antrim. With St Joseph’s Glenavy, Mr Rogers was an ‘excellent […]