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Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:12:00 +0000
Coronavirus: 51 new cases of virus in Fermanagh and Omagh
There has been an increase of 51 cases of coronavirus in the Fermanagh and Omagh district in the past 24 hours according to the Department of Health daily update.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Building with controversial history up for sale in Fermanagh
A BUILDING with an incredibly unique history is now being offered for sale in Fermanagh.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:33:00 +0000
Great tips on caring for your bees in the depths of Winter
BEEKEEPERS are still looking after the welfare of their bees in spite of the fact that they may not see them for days in the middle of Winter, writes Ethel Irvine, of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association, in her report for December.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh actor happy to be back in his native NI again after years honing skills on London’s arts scene
BELFAST-based Fermanagh actor Tommy Love has returned to his home country after six successful years honing his skills on the London arts scene.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:03 +0000
Man, 38, walks free despite harassing his victim – twice
DESPITE a judge warning a case involving a campaign of harassment against a woman had passed the custody threshold, the defendant has walked free on a suspended sentence – for the second time, and involving the same victim.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh author David pens new book on RIC
A Fermanagh author has penned an updated version of his book focusing on the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC).

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
New Year's Honours: Brookeborough pair recognised for peace and reconciliation work
THOMAS Donnelly (left, below) and Arthur Ovens (right), who have received a BEM for services to Peace and Reconciliation in Brookeborough in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list, have said the recognition is for everybody who has been part of the ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:50:00 +0000
Man (19) arrested following stabbing incident in Fermanagh
A man in his twenties has been hospitalised tonight (Monday) following a stabbing incident in the Kilmacormick area of Enniskillen.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Tributes paid to Fermanagh hotelier following death
A well-known businessman across Fermanagh has died from Covid-19. He is one of 52 victims to the virus in the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:54:35 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council provide update on services
Following the introduction of additional restrictions across Northern Ireland by the NI Executive from Friday January 8 2021 to reduce the spread of coronavirus and to help manage the pressures on the health and social care system, Fermanagh and O...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:38:15 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: No deaths reported over weekend in Council area, 215 positive cases
From Saturday until Monday, the Department of Health reported no Covid-19 related deaths in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area, with the figure remaing static at 57.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh GP welcomes roll out of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
The Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination programme's roll-out started in Lisnaskea on Tuesday, with patients from the Maple Health Care Practice invited to the Castle Park Centre to receive their long-awaited jab.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:18:55 +0000
Coronavirus: Domiciliary Care workers set to get vaccine
Domiciliary care workers and independent sector staff will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine from next week.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:38:05 +0000
Fermanagh couple to star in new series of Rare Breed on UTV
The hugely successful Rare Breed – A Farming Year is to return to screens tomorrow night (January 12) with the new series featuring an inside view of the ups and downs of a Fermanagh farming family's year in 2020.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
New Years Honours: Catherine Irwin
MONEA woman Catherine Irwin has been awarded an MBE for her services to Girlguiding. She has been a dedicated Girlguiding volunteer for more than 30 years.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:59:10 +0000
22-year-old charged following Maguiresbridge stabbing
A 22-year-old woman arrested following a stabbing in Maguiresbridge on Sunday has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Tyrone lollipop lady recognised in New Years Honours
ISABELLA (Daisy) Collum has been serving the community of Fivemiletown for the past 42 years as a Lollipop Lady at Fivemiletown Primary School.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:21:00 +0000
Commissioner meets with Fermanagh veterans
South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) welcomed Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan to their Lisnaskea offices recently where The Commissioner met with a range of veterans to engage in dialogue around their needs and to hear their views around a rang...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Mum’s disbelief as ‘Oisin’s army’ raises super £47,000
The mother of five-year-old Oisin McGovern who tragically passed away just over a year ago has been overwhelmed by the generosity and support they received for a 5km charity run in December.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:02:08 +0000
22-year-old woman arrested in Fermanagh after multiple stabbing
A woman is in hospital after being stabbed multiple times in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:37:00 +0000
Health Matters: Protecting your immune system this winter
So it’s a case of New Year, same story.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:08:00 +0000
Mr. Basil John McFarland
Basil John McFarland (John) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Palliative Care Ward at the Omagh Hospital Complex after a short illness. Late of 52 Castlederg Road, Drumierna, Ederney, John 62 years old.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Victory against all odds: Fermanagh man's campaign achieves positive results for IKEA workers
THE Reinstate Richie Venton campaign – set up in support of Fermanagh man Richie Venton who was sacked by his employer, IKEA, in disputes over workers’ safety related to the coronavirus – has seen recent victories for IKEA workers as the compan...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
New Year Honours: MBE awarded to Fermanagh mum for charitable services to people with disabilities
WHEN the email arrived in Sarah Griffiths' inbox telling her that she was a recipient of an MBE for her charitable services to people with disabilities as part of The Queen's New Year's Honours list, it was a while before she responded, but she had a...

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
North West Mountain Rescue: 40 years of saving lives
2020 MARKED 40 years of the North West Mountain Rescue Team (NWMRT), the emergency search and rescue service for Northern Ireland, with its members ready at any time to draw on decades of service to spring into action for anyone in need in these earl...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine begins in Fermanagh
THE Impartial Reporter had the privilege of speaking to some of the first patients in Fermanagh to receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination jab this week.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Drumm family draws comfort from support
The son of Sean Drumm who died in a tragic accident in Derrylin said the family are devastated with the passing of their husband and father who was a highly respected figure in GAA and boating circles.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Latest Covid-19 enforcement Fermanagh figures published
POLICE in the Fermanagh and Omagh District have taken Covid-19 enforcement action a total of 342 times from March, 2020 to midnight on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Production company’s short film selected for awards at Cannes Short Film Festival
This week local film production company ASTRL Pictures received their biggest news to date.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
New Year Honours: Brooke House Director awarded BEM for services to health and social care in NI
THE Director of Brooke House, Joan Clements, who has been recognised in The Queen's New Year's Honours list with a BEM, is quick to modestly suggest it’s as much for those who’ve helped her establish the veterans' support facilities in Fermanagh ...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Shock at the death of Fermanagh farmer
The wife of the late Raymond Mavitty (62) has spoken of her shock following her husband’s unexpected death after he had been recovering well from a recent liver transplant.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis shared ‘robust’ exchange of Stormont views with SEFF
A FERMANAGH-BASED victims’ group met with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, in a meeting shortly before Christmas that was described as “robust”, marking the first time the Secretary had met with any victims’ group s...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Principal slams ‘soul-destroying’ impact of exams’ late cancellation for students
THE announcement by the Education Minister of the cancellation of all GCSE, AS and A-Level exams in Northern Ireland on Wednesday has been described as “soul-destroying” by a local principal.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: Three further deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh
The Department of Health have reported 20 further Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, with three of those taking place in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:52:00 +0000
£300,000 Derrylin Road improvements to start in March
Work believed to be due to begin this Monday (January 11) on a section of road between Derrylin and Bellanaleck which has been "left in a state of neglect for years" will not start until March.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:39:01 +0000
NISRA latest stats show eight further deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 115 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week  Decemeber 19 to 25 December 2020, with a further 91 deaths occurring last week from December 26 2020 to January 1 2021. The total Covid-19 rel...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:08:08 +0000
Coronavirus: UK approves moderna vaccine for roll out
A third coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK, but doses will not be available until the spring.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000
Update: Kesh Road, Irvinestown car crash
The PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have provided an update on a car crash that occured last night (Thursday).

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh testing centre is now open 12 hours a day
The opening times of the Covid-19 testing centre in Enniskillen have been extended to meet demand.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Speaker to focus on emotional health and the impact of alcohol at Hope, Healing and Growth event
Conor McCafferty, who comes from a background of youth work, further education, counselling and psychotherapy, will be speaking about emotional health and the positive and negative ways to deal with feelings at the Aisling Centre’s Hope, Healing an...

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000
House fire in Fermanagh
A HOUSE fire in Enniskillen last night (Thursday) has been extingushed by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
B-Friend project saw young and old share Christmas joy
THE B-Friend Hub Fermanagh were delighted to deliver Christmas Emotional and Wellbeing packs to 90 older people throughout Fermanagh recently.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Gift Card sales had surpassed £120k by Christmas
2020 marked an unprecedented year for the Enniskillen Gift Card, that recorded huge sales of the card.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:49:12 +0000
Fermanagh road closed following crash
A Fermanagh road has been closed this evening following a one vehicle crash.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh parents left confused over transfer test
There has been much confusion in the last number of days over the transfer test which was due to take place this weekend but one Fermanagh parent has said the test should go ahead on the rescheduled date. The parent also felt that all the uncerta...

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:04:02 +0000
Coronavirus: Western Trust confirms surgeries to be postponed due to increasing numbers of Covid-19 positive patients
Routine elective inpatient, outpatient and day case surgeries will be postponed "until further notice", the Western Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed today (January 7).

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:22:53 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: One further death, 100 new cases reported by Department of Health
One further death and 100 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported by the Department of Health in Fermanagh and Omagh today (Thursday).

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Rooms of property 'ransacked' during burglary in Fermanagh
Detectives in Fermanagh are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a property on the Moorlough Road, Lisnaskea where entry was forced and rooms were “ransacked”.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:34:39 +0000
Ballinamallard PS pupils have wheelie good fun in the name of better bike proficiency
BALLINAMALLARD Primary School pupils recently took part in cycling skills sessions aimed at equipping children with the skills and knowledge of how to cycle competently and confidently.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:22:04 +0000
New Year Honours: Tyrone man Kenny Graham
A RETIRED Fivemiletown College teacher who also worked as a youth and community tutor says the news that he is a recipient of a BEM in The Queen's New Year's Honours list has come as a "pleasant surprise".



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