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 […]

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 […]

Minister’s emotional plea about Fermanagh roads


WITH YET more local lives lost on our roads this week, a Fermanagh minister has made an emotional plea for urgent action to tackle the continuing carnage. Just hours after Rev Rebecca Guildea pleaded for change at the funeral of 18-year-old Oisin Gregg on Sunday morning, Fermanagh’s roads claimed yet another victim, with Lisnaskea man Ollie […]

Funeral arrangements for Belleek teen killed in crash


Funeral arrangements for Oisin Gregg who was killed in last weekends road crash in Kesh have been confirmed. A wake will be held in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Ballinamallard BT94 2ES on Friday from 3pm to 9pm. Remains will be removed to the family home on Friday night and the home from […]

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 […]

Enniskillen man dies while on holiday in Thailand


AN Enniskillen man was preparing to return home for his godson’s birthday when he tragically died while on holiday in Thailand. Damien Melarkey had been nearly four weeks holidaying in the popular Southeast Asian country when he died suddenly just days before his flight home. “He died last Wednesday morning and was flying out on the Thursday […]

Fermanagh undertakers carry off NI Awards


TWO Fermanagh men took away top awards at the first-ever Funeral Awards NI. The event took place on Friday 24 May 2024 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, presented by Adrian Logan. All entries were nominated and voted for by the public over a 10-day period prior to the event. Marcus Madill Funeral Director and his dedicated team […]

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 […]