Bob Kerr

Who was Bob Kerr?

Robert James Little Kerr is the former Chairman and President of the Irish Cricket Union. He died as a result of a heart attack during the 2007 Cricket World Cup, days after the Irish team's historic win over Pakistan. He had been attending the event, with his wife, Hope.

He was born an only child in Lettin, Tempo, County Fermanagh. In January 1968, he and his wife Hope were married. They never had any children.

He was former headmaster of 'Jones Memorial Primary School', Enniskillen and Dungannon Primary School, from 1979 to 1999. He was also a former president of the Ulster Teachers Union.

A lifelong cricket enthusiast, he played into his 50s and founded the North Fermanagh Cricket Club.