THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the death of Kathleen McHugh, a respected businesswoman, who was remembered as having “a smile for everyone”. Formerly of Ashwoods Road in Enniskillen, Mrs McHugh passed away peacefully on Wednesday. She was one of three children born to James and Margaret Carleton. She enjoyed a close […]
Heartbreak at the club Michael Kerr led to glory
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FORMER players and teammates of Michael Kerr had gathered at Mulhern’s in Enniskillen on Saturday when the devastating news emerged that the much-loved and respected coach had passed away suddenly. The gathering had been planned as a send-off to celebrate Mr Kerr’s achievements as manager of Enniskillen Rangers, a role in which he guided the […]
Sudden death in Enniskillen ‘not treated as suspicious’
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THE Police has said that the sudden death of a man in Enniskillen yesterday evening (Wednesday) is “not being treated as suspicious”. “Police attended the report of a sudden death of a man in the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen on Wednesday, 18th June,” a statement read. “Enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being […]
Friends remember Michael Kerr as ‘fun-loving’ character
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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 […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘stalwart’ Michael
THE much-loved and respected Michael Kerr will be laid to rest on Wednesday (June 18). Funeral arrangements have been confirmed following the sudden passing of former manager of Enniskillen Rangers manager, Michael Kerr, who passed away on Saturday. Clubs from across the Fermanagh and Western Football League have paid tribute to Michael Kerr, an iconic […]
Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds
AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]
Fermanagh families welcome baby loss certs decision
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BEREAVED parents have welcomed news that baby loss certificates will be “operational by the end of the year” after years of campaigning to introduce the legislation in the North. The Northern Ireland Executive is set to follow its counterparts in the UK by agreeing to introduce the certificate, which will officially recognise babies who have been […]
Fermanagh club mourns death of ‘wonderful’ Keith Becket
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of the much-loved Keith Beckett who was remembered by a local club as an “extremely talented footballer.” “It is with great sadness that we have to inform everyone of the death of our former player, club captain, supporter, Keith Beckett,” a statement from Irvinestown Wanderers Football Club read. […]
Gardaí issue appeal over Kelly Lynch death
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal to the Fermanagh public for information on the death of Kelly Lynch. The body of Ms Lynch, a much-loved 23-year-old from Lisnaskea, was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day 2024. It has been reported that Ms Lynch was on her way home from a night out […]
Fermanagh mourns death of popular businessman
THE county has been left saddened following the death of Robert Lloyd Samuel McCullagh who was a well-known businessman in Fermanagh. Mr McCullagh was the founder of McCullagh Machinery, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, along with his son, Lloyd. The business has been running steadily in the county since 1990. Formerly of Skea Hall in […]