Brian Hannon: Funeral of former bishop held in Enniskillen

The funeral has taken place in County Fermanagh of former Church of Ireland Bishop Brian Hannon.

Lord Eames, former Archbishop of Armagh, in his address said; "He cared for the people of Clogher diocese as though they were parishioners of a large parish - he knew them as individuals, he knew their problems and through the darkness of the Troubles he carried their pain on his heart. The service, which had restricted numbers of people attending due to social distancing regulations, was streamed on the Enniskillen Cathedral website.In a statement issued on behalf of the family, Neil Hannon thanked people for their expressions of sympathy.

"The genuine warmth and fondness with which he is remembered is a wonderful testament to this, and such a comfort to us right now.He said the family would miss his father very much.

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