Death of former Ulster president John Vessey

The National Football League Division One A fixture between Longford and Fermanagh, scheduled to be played at Pearse Park yesterday…

The National Football League Division One A fixture between Longford and Fermanagh, scheduled to be played at Pearse Park yesterday, was postponed as a a mark of respect to former Ulster Council president John Vessey who has passed away.

The late Mr Vessey was also a former chairman of the Fermanagh County Board.

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