THERE were emotional scenes at the Ball Range on Saturday when Enniskillen Rangers made the decision to retire the number three jersey in memory of the much-loved Michael Kerr. An impeccable minutes applause was observed ahead of the opening game of the Fermanagh and Western Football League match between Enniskillen Rangers and Ballinamallard United Reserves, […]
Michael Kerr remembered during Cuilcagh climb
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THE FAMILY and friends of Michael Kerr, whose sudden death stunned the county, came together on Saturday to climb Cuilcagh Mountain in his memory, marking his Month’s Mind. On the morning of August 2, more than 300 people gathered to walk the iconic ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in honour of Michael — a talented footballer, respected […]
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 […]
Enniskillen stands still to say farewell to Michael
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Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of the Fermanagh county town today, for the funeral of much-loved Michael Kerr.
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 […]
Rangers punished for sloppy spell as Kerr era nears end
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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
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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 […]
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 […]