Tributes paid to former Sinn Féin councillor from Trillick

by Gráinne Connolly

Tributes have been paid to a long serving councillor in the former Omagh District who has passed away. 

Peter Kelly, who's well known from the Trillick area, died at Millcroft Care Home in Enniskillen at the age of 82.

He represented Sinn Féin on the council between 2001 and 2015.

However, he decided not to stand for re-election in 2014 due to ill health.

Peter entered into electoral politics following the death of his brother Patsy.

Patsy, a 33 year old Councillor and father of five was abducted and murdered on his way home from a pub in July 1974.

(The late Patsy Kelly, brother of Peter, who was abducted and murdered in July 1974)

Mr Kelly has been described as a "life long republican" who represented the people of Trillick until he was too ill. 

We're told he was a strong advocate for rural people, especially farmers, being a life long farmer himself he knew first hand the challenged that they faced.

Trillick Councillor, Stevie McCann has paid tribute to Peter: 

Peter will be reposing in his late residence 52 Rosnareen Road Trillick, BT78 3SF from 4pm today.

His remains will leave his late residence on Thursday 21st February at 10.15am for 11.00am requiem mass in St Macartans Church, Trillick followed burial in the adjoining cemetery