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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:23:56 +0100
Enniskillen couple charged with child cruelty permitted to move to England
A couple accused of child cruelty have had their bail conditions amended to permit them to move to England.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:03:06 +0100
Three Fermanagh community stalwarts meet The Princess Royal
HER Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Anne, began her one-day trip in Northern Ireland at a prestigious event at Hillsborough Castle on the morning of Friday, July 2, where she met staff, volunteers and community heroes who played a key role in the...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:30:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:48:59 +0100
Lunney abduction trial hears mobile phone evidence from the prosecution
THE Special Criminal Court in the Republic has been hearing evidence in the ongoing trial of men accused of the abduction of and assault on businessman Kevin Lunney of contacts between mobile phones that the prosecution alleges were used in the prepa...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:12:00 +0100
Coronavirus: Lakeland Forum to offer evening walk-in vaccination session
An evening walk-in vaccination session is to take place at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen next week.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:27:00 +0100
Graffiti at Enniskillen Castle: PSNI appeal for witnesses
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after graffiti with an apparent religious connotation was spray-painted on the exterior walls of Enniskillen Castle.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:56:56 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Young man loses his life in drowning
A SAD drowning fatality occurred at the Weir’s Bridge, Enniskillen on 7th inst., when William John Chambers, aged 18, from Rossmacawhinney, but who has been for the last three years an assistant in Messrs. Kirkpatrick Bros., Enniskillen, lost his l...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:54:07 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Marion looks back on teaching changes as she retires
ASK Marion Henderson about the changes in education in the past 30 years and she will sigh in exasperation, and tell you about a revolution that has seen the focus switched from the children to the administration.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:52:07 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Pupils welcome refurbished library
THE school library at Enniskillen Model PS, which has been refurbished and reorganised, has been officially opened.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:48:15 +0100
Looking back at Fermanagh in days gone by in The Impartial Reporter
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:37:00 +0100
Visitors to Fermanagh's Marble Arch Caves advised of diversion
People travelling to the Marble Arch Caves or Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail today (July 14) are advised to allow for extra travel time due to road works on the east side of the Marlbank Loop.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:25:06 +0100
Western Trust offering 'walk-in' second Covid jabs at vaccination centres
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is now offering second doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine on a “walk in” basis at all three of its Mass Vaccination Centres, from July 14.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:47:00 +0100
Overnight graffiti at Enniskillen Castle
Graffiti with an apparent religious connotation has appeared overnight at Enniskillen Castle.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:05:02 +0100
Vaccination appeal to friends and parents of young people
Health Minister Robin Swann has asked friends and parents of young people aged 18 and over to encourage them to get vaccinated

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Queen's Birthday Honours recipients congratulated
THE Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has congratulated recipients in the area who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2021.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Indie-Folk duo Laytha to release new single
WITH a sound that is as wild, beautiful and untamed as their home area, Fermanagh Indie-Folk duo Laytha, featuring Niamh Carney [vocals] and Philana Nolan [vocals and guitar], present their new single, ‘What Will I Gain’, to be released on July 1...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:31:52 +0100
SPORTING MEMORIES: A small glimpse at the sports people and teams who made the headlines
THIS is a small glimpse of the sports people and teams that have made the headlines in The Impartial Reporter on this week down through the years.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:23:57 +0100
The ‘old reliables’ classic tractors still working away in Fermanagh
TRACTORS from as far back as the 1950s can still be seen across the field of Fermanagh – as spotted by keen-eyed The Impartial Reporter photographer John McVitty – as some farmers keep faith in them over the more modern type.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
How a simple foodstuff could be helpful for health and sleep
THE human body produces harmful free radicals – short-lived uncharged molecules – in response to activity, which are released into the bloodstream and contribute to the damage we associate with ageing.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Callow to Clabby cycle raises €3,610 for MS Ireland
A cycle from Carlow to Clabby is no easy task but for Keith Naughton it was a familiar road as was well used to driving it when courting his Clabby born wife. Keith undertook the cycle on June 5 and successfully raised €3,610 for MS Ireland.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:13:00 +0100
Fermanagh MLA calls for trials of a four-day working week in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has called on the Economy Minister to look at international examples where a four-day working week has been successfully trialled.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Concern that public may take Covid less seriously without restrictions
AS BORIS Johnson plans to remove all Covid-19 restrictions in England from July 19 on what has been dubbed the country’s 'freedom day', and with the Northern Ireland Executive expected to review regulations in Northern Ireland today (Thursday, July...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:38:34 +0100
Police in Fermanagh appealing for witnesses following assault
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses following an assault on the Shore Road on Saturday afternoon.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Western Trust Text-A-Nurse scheme to continue throughout summer holiday period
LAUNCHED in February, a new initiative providing young people with direct, secure and confidential access to school nursing staff has been hailed as a success, with a steady increase in user numbers over its first few months of operation.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:31:29 +0100
Jones Memorial Primary School: Raising funds by walking and cycling
Jones Memorial PS pupils and staff recently completed two weeks of walking and cycling to school during the national Big Pedal competition, run by the charity Sustrans. On the last day of the competition, pupils raised money to support the charity wh...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:03:16 +0100
UPDATE: Fermanagh security alert has ended
A security alert, outside Lisnaskea, has now ended and the Moorlough Road has reopened, the PSNI has said.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman launches new lifestyle podcast
A Fermanagh woman has launched a new lifestyle podcast.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Police warning as drugs intercepted in the post in Fermanagh
PSNI officers from Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team have conducted a number of searches at addresses across the district over the past couple of weeks, following the interception in the postal system of parcels containing drugs.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:20:55 +0100
Fermanagh security alert: Moorlough Road closed
The PSNI in Fermanagh have closed a road following the discovery of a suspicious device.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0100
Twelfth of July Fermanagh: Large crowds attend parades across county
The sun shone brightly in Fermanagh today as a total of seven Twelfth of July parades took place in towns and villages across the county.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:14:46 +0100
Fermanagh crime: Police investigating burglary
Police in Fermanagh are investigating a burglary which occured over the weekend.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Chief Executive and Principal of South West College in Fermanagh retiring
THE Principal and Chief Executive of South West College (SWC), Michael McAlister, is retiring.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake 2021: Volunteers keep the show on the road
VOLUNTEERS are the backbone of any organisation, and one organisation that has relied on its volunteers over the years is the Lady of the Lake Festival.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Dolan calls for footbridge to be installed between Enniskillen and new SWC
WITH just months to go until the new South West College opensm one local politician has called for a foot bridge to be installed.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tokyo Olympics: Doping Control Officer role for Erne Boxing Club’s Crowley
Local boxing supremo Sean Crowley will be involved in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which are due to start in less than three week but not in his normal role as a boxing coach.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New Council subcommittee Chairs meet for the first time
CHAIRS have been appointed to the two recently established Fermanagh and Omagh District Council subcommittees who have met for the first time.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:56:00 +0100
Fermanagh Grassland Club recognises excellence in grazing and silage making
Fermanagh Grassland Club has been presenting the awards to the winners of the grazing and silage competitions.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:03:23 +0100
Police arrest one following hit and run in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh have arrested one person following an alleged hit and run crash.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Áine Murphy co-opted into Lynch's seat
FERMANAGH South Tyrone has a new Sinn Féin MLA – Áine Murphy, a native of Lisnaskea, who has been co-opted into the Northern Ireland Assembly seat left vacant last week by Séan Lynch.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
ULSTER SFC: ‘We were too passive letting Monaghan build from the back’
WITH the dust finally settled on Fermanagh’s exit from the Ulster Championship at the hands of Monaghan, manager Ryan McMenamin believes the time will come in the next few weeks for him and the county board to sit down and see where his future lies...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Closure of St. Mary's HS, Brollagh slammed by councillors
AN INDEPENDENT member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has branded the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) an “abysmal disgrace” over the closure of St. Mary’s High School, Brollagh.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Colm's Corner: Where do we want to be and how do we want to get there?
A comment from Enda McGinley after his Antrim side was hammered by Armagh at the weekend really resonated. On one hand, the hammering was harsh as the Saffrons had matched Armagh for three quarters of the game and should have arguably been ahead at h...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Community comes to standstill as George Maguire is laid to rest
THE community of Fivemiletown came to a standstill last week when popular local farmer, George Edward Maguire (72), made his final journey through the village following his passing on June 26.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Florencecourt PS kids enjoy a Cycle/Walk to School day
PUPILS from Florencecourt Primary School, with support of the PSNI and the National Trust at Florence Court House, recently held a 'Cycle/Walk to School' event.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
ERBC Junior Eight make semi-final at Henley Women’s Regatta
Three crews from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club made the journey to Henley Women’s Regatta last weekend with one crew reaching the semi finals of the competition and the other two crews the quarter finals which was a remarkable achievement.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:10:33 +0100
Fermanagh Gymnastics Club gets three prestigious BGNI awards
SPLITZ Gymnastics Club has been awarded three top awards for 2020 by the sport’s official governing body, British Gymnastics Northern Ireland (BGNI), with the winning categories including ‘Club of the Year’, ‘Volunteer of the Year’, and ‘...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Jardine elected Deputy President of the IFA
Fermanagh and Western Football League chairman Neil Jardine has been appointed to First Deputy President of the Irish Football Association after he was elected to the role at a meeting of the Irish FA Council held at the National Football Stadium at ...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New minister welcomed to Omagh and Fintona Methodist Circuit
THE Superintendent Minister, Rev. Eleanor Hayden, and the Omagh and Fintona Circuit welcomed Rev. Leah McKibben as new Junior Minister to the Circuit at a service held in Togherdoo Methodist Church on Sunday, July 4.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh firm Balcas fundraises for Aisling Centre in memory of Erne Jones
REPRESENTATIVES from Balcas recently completed a unique challenge to raise money for the Aisling Centre in memory of the late Erne Jones.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh motorcyclists show thanks for NHS with charity drive
TO SHOW their appreciation for the work of health care staff and key workers throughout the pandemic, a large group of Fermanagh motorcyclists joined other groups from across Northern Ireland on a bike tour of Belfast hospitals, raising money for Nor...



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