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Thu, 20 May 2021 09:24:39 +0100
NHS workers can get exclusive discounts on food, drink and holidays
Starbucks, Toby Carvery, YO!, ODEON and Cineworld are just a few of the companies involved.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:37:02 +0100
Coronavirus: Vaccination programme opens to new age group in NI
The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland will today (May 20) open for those aged 25 to 29.

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Empey’s pledge to develop enterprise
ECONOMY Minister Sir Reg Empey has endorsed the work of the county’s economic taskforce and pledged £25,000 towards its implementation plan for the development of enterprise in the county.

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Diamond improvements a major boost for unique town
THE major environmental improvement scheme at the Diamond in Enniskillen town centre, just completed at a cost of £283,000, has been officially opened by the Chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Mr. Caldwell McClaughry.

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:30:00 +0100
A shooting mystery as farmer is murdered near town of Enniskillen
MYSTERY surrounds the murder of an aged farmer named Wm. Simpson, of Derryhormick, Letterbreen, about three and a half miles from Enniskillen.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by in The Impartial Reporter
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:16:23 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Court hears from state pathologist
LU NA McKinney, the mother of two whose limp body was pulled from the waters of Lower Lough Erne four years ago, “most likely drowned” but it is “unable to prove that conclusively”, Northern Ireland’s State Pathologist said on Wednesday....

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh companies urged to competition with €300k prize fund
Co. Fermanagh companies urged to enter Seedcorn competition with €300k total prize fund before 28 May deadline

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:55:59 +0100
What happened in Fermanagh last week
Tomorrow a new issue of The Impartial Reporter will hit the news stand but if you missed picking a copy up last week here our some of our top stories from last week (Thursday May 13)

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:21:16 +0100
McKinney Murder Trial: Court hears of child's remorse after mother's death
One of the children of Lu Na McKinney whose husband is accused of murdering her during a family boating holiday four years ago, blamed themselves for her death, Dungannon Crown Court heard.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Middle East provides richly diverse inspiration for ‘DM’
THE artist known as 'DM' is a self-taught artist who enjoys creating pieces that tell a story. Specialising in oils, he uses bold colours, strong marks and text within his work, creating a graphic style with a humourous edge.

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:48:36 +0100
St. Macartin's Cathedral Enniskillen: Building has a long, rich past
SITUATED on one of the highest points of Enniskillen, St. Macartin’s Cathedral immediately draws the eye.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:43:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council subject to microphone gaffe
A MEMBER of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has fallen foul of technology during a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:08:36 +0100
Coronavirus: One million people vaccinated in NI
The vaccination of more than one million people here is "momentous for our whole society", the First Minister and Deputy First Minister have said.

Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh runners lace up their trainers for Cancer Focus NI
TWO big-hearted Fermanagh women have successfully completed a challenge of running 100 miles during April to raise much-needed funds for local charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

Tue, 18 May 2021 20:10:00 +0100
Enniskillen Round Table donation to the Aisling Centre
THE members of the Enniskillen Round Table group have successfully completed their lockdown fundraiser initiative.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:30:26 +0100
Police seize drugs worth £11k in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated street value of £11,000.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Brollagh: Councillor refuses to accept closure of rural school during heated debate
There were heated words in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chamber in response to a reply from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) on the closure of St Mary’s High School, Brollagh.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:19:22 +0100
Tesco praised by customers for taking 20 per cent off important product
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK despite up to 90% of cases being easily preventable.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:36:50 +0100
PSNI issue safety advice about 'sextortion' and cyber-blackmail
The PSNI have issued safety advice for residents surrounding the issue of sextortion and have shared a list of tips for online safety.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:32:08 +0100
Police charge Tyrone man with possession of indecent images of children
A man is due to appear before Omagh Magistrates Court next month following the discovery of a haul of indecent images and "extreme pornography" in Co. Tyrone.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:14:19 +0100
Education Minister outlines plans for exams and assessments in 2021/22
EDUCATION Minister Peter Weir has announced a return to public examinations during the next academic year.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:48:24 +0100
UK holidaymakers set to be allowed entry to Europe - but there's a catch
All European countries except from Portugal and Gibraltar - who are on the “green list” - are on the Government’s “amber” list.

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:10:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman, Kathleen Breen awarded Community Champion
INSPIRATIONAL Fermanagh woman Kathleen Breen has picked up the Housing Executive’s inaugural Rural Community Champion award 2020.

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New book recalls childhood summers in Fermanagh
THE Keowns of Cashel Cross are just one of the well-known Fermanagh families featured in a new book by author Sean Stewart.

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:03:53 +0100
Pair fined for attending house party during Covid lockdown
Attendance at a house party in Irvinestown has led to fines for two people.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:07:32 +0100
Fermanagh man caught breaching Covid restrictions three times
An Enniskillen man who was caught three times at house parties during the Covid-19 lockdown has been handed down a fine at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:34:51 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Dungannon crown court hears of marriage troubles
The trial of a father of two accused of being a controlling man who couldn't accept his wife might divorce him and killed her, heard today (Monday) of alleged troubles within the marriage and of his wife's talk of divorce.

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh comedian bringing laughs to care homes in lockdown
WELL-KNOWN Fermanagh funnyman Gary Wilson has recorded a new DVD especially for residents of every nursing and residential home in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:58:45 +0100
Fermanagh policeman to be remembered on 30th anniversary of his murder
Today (Monday) Lisnaskea-based South East Fermanagh Foundation working in partnership with RUC GC Association (Fermanagh Branch) will mark the 30th anniversary of the murder Fermanagh native R/Const. Douglas Carrothers.

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Chairperson of Fermanagh Women's Aid board steps down
A WELL-RESPECTED and long-standing chairperson of the board of Fermanagh Women's Aid (FWA) has announced that she is stepping down from her role this year.

Sun, 16 May 2021 18:10:00 +0100
Border clergyman Father Bernard ‘Benny’ Fitzpatrick is laid to rest
A POPULAR local clergyman was laid to rest last Monday, following an illness.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh chef Glen is ready to cook up a storm at 28 at the Hollow
WITH 28 Darling St. soon to become 28 at the Hollow as the restaurant moves to new premises in Enniskillen, owner and head chef, Glen Wheeler, says the quality of food, service and hospitality will still be of the same high standard.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh locals mark 2021 Darkness Into Light
IN THE early hours of last Saturday morning, May 8, supporters of the Oak Healthy Living Centre's Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event in Lisnaskea, donned their yellow shirts and joined together from afar to greet the sunrise and a ne...

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Tourism in Fermanagh: Hotels expecting a busy summer after reopening
AS THE majority of the hospitality sector get ready for reopening next Monday week, May 24, it may feel like a bit of déjà vu for Joanne Walsh at the Lough Erne Resort.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Lisbellaw PS officially open new playground
LISBELLAW Primary School officially opened its new and improved lower playground on Friday, April 30 with a special appearance from a local sporting hero.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
PSNI treating damage to Fermanagh war memorial as a hate crime
POLICE in Fermanagh are investigating a hate crime following an overnight graffiti attack on an Enniskillen war memorial.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
St Kevin's College: New block of classrooms opened
THERE was great excitement in Lisnaskea last Friday as St. Kevin’s College opened a new £1.3 million block of classrooms and a Sixth Form centre.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh couple criticises mixed-messaging over maternity appointments
AN ENNISKILLEN mother, who is expecting her second child, has expressed her dismay and confusion after her husband was not allowed to attend an antenatal appointment with her, despite guidance stating the contrary.

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:40:01 +0100
Tesco, Iceland and Morrisons among supermarkets issuing urgent product recalls
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Vandals strike again at Ballinamallard walkway
LOCAL politicians and members of the community of Ballinamallard have shared their outrage at the wanton vandalism of a walkway on the outskirts of the village – the second such case to be reported in the past month.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walk of the week: Belmore Forest - Pollnagollum Cave Walk
THIS week sees the start of a new semi-regular look at some of the local walks that are perfect to take in the beauty of Fermanagh, especially with a lovely summer fast approaching.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Anti-abortion posters near Enniskillen school slammed by parent
THE sight of anti-abortion posters in areas of Enniskillen has caused anger and upset to those who have seen them, with one poster’s placement very close to a primary school causing particular angst.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh boccia coach awarded Disability Sport NI’s Club Person of the Year
A FERMANAGH sports coach and volunteer says he is "surprised" and "humbled" to have been recognised with a Northern Ireland-wide award for his work within disability sport.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh care homes welcome relaxation of restrictions
The relaxation of visiting restrictions for care home residents has been welcomed across the board by care home residents, their families and staff.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:03:28 +0100
Edwin Poots elected as new DUP leader
Edwin Poots has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:50:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: We’re a long way from a proper acknowledgement of the pain and hurt of the past
Hardly a day goes past that you don’t see a post on social media from some group or other that begins with 'On this day' or something similar recording the anniversary of the death of someone in the Troubles.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Country music drive-in show a success at Necarne
COUNTRY music fans came out in droves to enjoy the first socially distanced live music event to be hosted at Castle Irvine, Necarne Estate.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:39:00 +0100
Your view: Castle Barracks a ‘cold house’ for Nationalist identity
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