MICHAEL Kerr has been remembered as a ‘caring and really dependable person’ by his closest friends. Former Northern Ireland international Michael McGovern said Mr Kerr was a ‘fun-loving’ character who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. “Mickey was one of my best friends,” he told the ‘Herald. “We grew up in Enniskillen together […]
Enniskillen stands still to say farewell to Michael
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of the Fermanagh county town today, for the funeral of much-loved Michael Kerr.
Higginbotham takes the reins at Enniskillen Rangers
By Jonathan Hogan Enniskillen Rangers have appointed Darren Higginbotham as their new first team manager, following Michael Kerr’s departure after last week’s season closer against Killen. Higginbotham, who enjoyed a successful spell with Irvinestown Wanderers — guiding them back to Division One — finished the season alongside Ryan Campbell at Kesh, helping steer […]
Rangers punished for sloppy spell as Kerr era nears end
As Michael Kerr’s hugely successful reign winds down, Rangers let a dominant start slip and handed basement battlers Ardstraw a lifeline victory at Vaughan’s Holm. Despite an early lead from Joel Byrne, Rangers conceded four times before the break on Saturday, with Bobby Lee Sproule and Adam Hempton punishing them from dead balls and Paul […]
Kerr to step down at end of the season
It was the end of an era at Enniskillen Rangers on Saturday as player-manager Michael Kerr was given a guard of honour as he left the pitch for his final home game in charge. After a glittering period that yielded three Mercer League titles and four Junior Cups, Kerr informed Rangers’ chairman Tony Roofe last […]
Enniskillen Rangers recognised for Junior Cup success
A SPECIAL celebration was recently held at the Townhall in Enniskillen to celebrate the success of Enniskillen Rangers Football Club who won the Irish FA Junior Cup last year. Managed by Michael Kerr, Rangers defeated FC Moylena, Camlough Rovers, All Saints OB, Lurgan Reserves and Lisbellaw United to qualify for the semi-final of the Irish […]
Rangers at crossroads as Kerr questions future
Augher Stars 5 Enniskillen Rangers 4 Enniskillen Rangers’ struggles hit a new low on Saturday as they fell to a stunning 5-4 defeat against bottom-placed Augher Stars, who claimed their first points of the season in extraordinary fashion. A disastrous first half left the defending champions trailing 5-0 at the break, prompting manager Michael Kerr […]
Rangers become the first IFA All-Ireland champions
Rangers had tasted defeat before, but this time the sweet taste of All-Ireland victory was theirs. With a historic 2-0 triumph over Cockhill Celtic on Saturday, Michael Kerr’s side etched their name in the record books as the first team from the north to lift the Presidents’ Cup. The significance of the moment wasn’t lost […]
Holders Rangers outclass Immaculata in “horrible” game
Enniskillen Rangers 5 Immaculata II 1 Enniskillen Rangers manager Michael Kerr was satisfied with his team’s 5-1 victory over Immaculata II in the Junior Cup, despite calling it a “horrible” game. The holders cruised into the second round after a fiery contest at the Ball Range, with Jordan McClure (2), Stuart Rainey, Jake Browne and […]
Enniskillen Rangers crowned Mercer League Champions
Enniskillen Rangers 1 Tummery Athletic 0 By Tommy Nethery Enniskillen Rangers were crowned Mercer League champions for the first time in five seasons after edging out nearest rivals Tummery Athletic 1-0 in the final game of the 2023-24 season at The Ball Range this evening. An unfortunate own goal by Tummery defender Ciaran Beacom was […]