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 […]
Son pays emotional tribute to Maria Britton
THE son of the late Maria Britton said his mother was the “most caring person ever” as the county united in grief following the sudden death of the much-loved Enniskillen resident. Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton passed away last Wednesday. Her death prompted a wave of sadness, with mourners lining the streets outside St Michael’s […]
Sadness at death of ‘patriot’ Francie McManus
THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the death of ‘proud Fermanagh man’ Francie McManus. Formerly of Hillview Park in Enniskillen, Mr McManus passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Mr McManus was born in Abbey Street in Enniskillen on May 16 1938, one day before the start of World War II. Celebrant Fr Joe McVeigh […]
Fermanagh community mourns death of Charlotte Farrell
THE Fermanagh community has been left devastated following the sudden death of 12-year-old Charlotte Farrell who was remembered as a ‘beautiful talented girl’. Charlotte passed away suddenly at her home at Sheebeg in Lisnaskea on Sunday. An outpouring of grief and sadness has been felt throughout the county, with many remembering Charlotte as a ‘great friend’. […]
Fermanagh couple support baby loss certificate calls
A BEREAVED Fermanagh father feels that the implementation of baby loss certificates could help parents through their grief. A baby that dies after 24 weeks is officially recorded as a stillbirth. Despite significant and increasing calls from parents, there is no such formal recognition for babies lost earlier than 24 weeks. After appeals from support […]
Enniskillen ‘devastated’ at death of Jonny Gibson
THE Enniskillen community has been left ‘devastated’ following the death of the much-loved Jonathan (Jonny) Gibson. Formerly of Derrygiff Enniskillen, Mr Gibson passed away on Monday at the South West Acute Hospital. For the former-police dog handler, sport was a huge part of his life, as the many tributes paid to him proved beyond doubt. A founding member of […]
Shock at death of much-loved Patsy McCauley
THE Belleek community has been left shocked and deeply saddened following the sudden death of local funeral director and hugely respected Patsy McCauley. Mr McCauley (74) passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, April 16. Operating from its base at Keenaghan in Belleek, Mr McCauley was a dedicated and committed undertaker in the area, serving the […]
Enniskillen saddened by death of Caroline McCartney
THE Enniskillen community has been left saddened following the death of Caroline McCartney who was described as a ‘resident of a lifetime’. Formerly of Lakeview Park in Enniskillen, Ms McCartney (77) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16. A much-loved member of the Enniskillen community, Ms McCartney and her husband Raymond were leading lights in […]
Fermanagh community mourns death of Sadie Hussey
THE Fermanagh community has been left devastated following the sad passing of six-year-old Sadie Hussey who was described as ‘a lovely bright girl’. After a battle with illness, Sadie passed away on Tuesday, April 16. Derrygonnelly Harps GFC paid tribute to Sadie who they described as being ‘full of positive energy’. “We have heard today […]
Joan Reid was the ‘heartbeat’ of her family and town
THE Enniskillen community was left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Joan Reid who was described as a ‘heartbeat’ within her family and her neighbourhood. Formerly of 34 Drumcor Hill in Cornagrade, Ms Reid passed away on Thursday, aged 75 years old. At her Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church on Monday, celebrant […]