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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:21:50 +0100
Enniskillen RNLI respond to two callouts in one afternoon at Castle Archdale
The Enniskillen RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew attended two incidents in the Castle Archdale area on Tuesday afternoon (July 27), firstly aiding a person who was knocked from their Whaley boat, then assisting a cruiser struggling in challenging conditi...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Dr David Baxter: Disposing of old resources creates its own headaches
A few years ago, on a fine autumnal Saturday morning, I found myself at an Education Board auction, just around the time they were transitioning to become the monolithic Education Authority, or EA.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Zen in the Glen a retreat hit
A FABULOUS day was had by all participants at the July bank holiday Wild River Yoga and Nature Retreat set under the ancient ash trees of the Cladagh Glen.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:32:00 +0100
Fermanagh's Laytha perform at Stendhal as festival leads the way back to live music recovery
Fermanagh Indie-Folk duo Laytha performed live at Stendhal as the festival returned to Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady over the weekend of July 9-11 for the first time since 2019, watering the first green shoots of recovery for the Northern Irish m...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Castle Irvine Necarne provides perfect setting as crowds enjoy Country music jamboree
THE grounds of Castle Irvine Necarne in Irvinestown were alive with music as Rocky Top Productions hosted their festival-style event, ‘Jamboree at the Castle’, on July 10 and 11.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Castle Coole Lake Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week is the Lake Walk at Castle Coole, which is subject to National Trust entrance pricing.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:39:25 +0100
Enniskillen Magistrates Court: Threat to kill charges withdrawn
A CASE in which it was alleged a Lisnaskea man made threats to kill while armed with a machete is no longer proceeding.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake: Community fun and garden awards round off festival
THIS week, The Impartial Reporter returns to show more sights from the fun-filled Lady of the Lady festival in Irvinestown, which wowed the community on its return this year – in modified form – after being forced to cancel last year because of t...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:53:05 +0100
Man airlifted to hospital following incident in Derrylin
An Encirc spokesperson has confirmed that the company is working to carry out a "thorough internal investigation" after an incident at the Derrylin plant on Monday morning resulted in a man having to be airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Bel...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:44:47 +0100
Fermanagh man James Taggart hands himself into PSNI
A Fermanagh man who was unlawfully at large has handed himself in to the PSNI.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:08:39 +0100
Fermanagh butcher Stephen’s work during pandemic recognised
A FERMANAGH butcher is one of seven people across Northern Ireland to win Tayto's 'Big Cheese' award for his support for others during the pandemic.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
New Director of Operations takes charge at Kathryn Homes
A NEW Director of Operations is to take charge at Kathryn Homes, the company that owns Enniskillen care home Meadow View Senior Living, following a resignation.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:43:53 +0100
Coronavirus: Two Fermanagh GAA clubs suspend activity due to cases
Two  Fermanagh GAA clubs have suspended club activity due to a Covid cases being detected within their clubs.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:17:23 +0100
Tesco bank to close all current accounts on November 30 - what it means for you
Tesco said the closure of accounts is part of a new strategy focusing on products and services that "best meet the needs of Tesco shoppers".

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Man accused of number of drugs charges
A MAN has been returned for trial on multiple drugs charges around the alleged supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:51:05 +0100
Fermanagh forest fire: One appliance remains at scene
One fire appliance remains at the scene following a devestating forest fire in Tully Forest, Lisnaskea.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen library: Planning application lodged for renovation
A PLANNING application has now been lodged for a new state-of-the-art Enniskillen library.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:04:48 +0100
Bench warrant issued for man, 27, accused of stealing lorry batteries
A COUPLE who admitted stealing nine lorry batteries earlier this year, totalling £500 in value, have split up and are no longer in contact with each other, Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard on Monday.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh goldsmith presents the Princess Royal with stunning hand-engraved brooch
THE Princess Royal, Anne, returned to England from her recent visit to Northern Ireland with a unique momento – a brooch designed and manufactured by a Fermanagh woman and her business partner, Martin Cameron.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Family pays tribute to a loving mum and great-grandmother
THE family of the late Valerie Wilson have paid tribute to a "warm and loving" mother who always put others before herself.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Joe Mahon meets Joe Mahon in the next episode of UTV’s Mahon’s Way!
Joe Mahon returns to our screens on Monday night with a visit to Co. Fermanagh, where he’ll spend the next two episodes in the picturesque, historic town of Irvinestown.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Anger as planters vandalised in Kesh at the weekend
A NUMBER of planters were vandalised in Kesh in the early hours of last Sunday morning, July 18, with plants pulled out and strewn across the pavement in the main street of the village.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh doctor on how the Delta variant is affecting Covid-19’s reach
Lisnaskea GP Dr. John Porteous has been researching the ways in which the Delta variant of Covid-19 presents itself, post-vaccination. Here he shares his thoughts and insights on the particularly virulent new coronavirus strain that is causing such c...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Staycation fever hits Fermanagh
THE appeal of hot weather and people 'staycationing' has made Fermanagh a busy tourism spot.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Bulgarian parliamentary election : Fermanagh House hosts polling station
BULGARIAN residents in Fermanagh played a part in the country’s parliamentary election last Sunday, July 11, when a polling station was set up in Enniskillen to allow Bulgarian citizens living in the Border area to vote on the future of their homep...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Vaccine advice for pregnant women updated
THIS week the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), in conjunction with The Royal College of Midwives, UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS) and MacDonald Obstetric Medicine Society, released an updated version of an informati...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh kidney donation duo finally meet
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy from Enniskillen has met his hero – a complete stranger who donated a kidney to him after reading about his desperate search for a donor in The Impartial Reporter.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh family left mourning as Breege Maguire passes away
The heartbroken family of the late Breege Maguire have been left in shock following the unexpected death of the loving wife, mother and grandmother who was known for her caring personality and "infectious laugh".

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
DENZIL MCDANIEL: Hurt and grief, anger at injustice: things you can’t just draw a line under
ACCORDING to Socrates, “Life is full of questions. Idiots are full of answers.”

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Family duo to climb Cuilcagh for friends of the Cancer Centre
Granddad and grandson duo Paul Lyons and Charlie McNulty are taking another climb up Cuilcagh mountain.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:33:00 +0100
In praise of a Northern Irish river's ties to flax and work
THERE'S a stunningly beautiful sculpture in Bessbrook, County Armagh, created by Irish artist Alan Burke.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:54:02 +0100
Work or leisure – stay safe in the countryside
The Health and Safety Executive in Northern Ireland (HSENI) is encouraging everyone to take care when in the countryside. The message comes in support of Farm Safety Week (19-23 July) as a timely reminder to those who work and farm in the countryside...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:38:36 +0100
Peter Jones: Tributes paid to popular community man
Heartfelt tributes have been paid from across the community following the death of Peter Jones (55).

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:53:51 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following crash
Motorists are advised to avoid Eshmeen Lane following a crash in the area.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:25:51 +0100
James Taggart: Police appeal for information on whereabouts
Police continue to appeal for information to establish the whereabouts of 27 year old James Taggart, who is currently unlawfully at large after his licence was revoked.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh family unveil bench in memory of Ryan
A FERMANAGH family have unveiled a memorial bench in memory of their son who died by suicide in 2019.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:02 +0100
Two die in separate water incidents in Cavan and Leitrim
Two people have drowned in separate incidents in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Five people present to hospital’s ED with heat-related illnesses
FIVE people are reported to have been diagnosed or presented with sunburn, heatstroke or sunstroke at the Emergency Department at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen following the unprecedented heatwave that has hit Fermanagh and the ...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:20:35 +0100
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark: Rebrand to strengthen tourism in area
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with Cavan County Council, has this week launched an exciting new brand for the former Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark, with a renewed emphasis on communities, engagement and tourism. ‘

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:48:39 +0100
Roy Carroll appointed as Northern Ireland goalkeeper coach
Roy Carroll has been appointed as the new goalkeeping coach for the Northern Ireland senior men’s team.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:58:38 +0100
Anonymous report led to Fermanagh man’s arrest
An anonymous report of a drunk male driving in Enniskillen earlier this year led police to discover the offender in the Irvinestown Road area.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:15:49 +0100
Urgent warning over DPD scam targeting people across the UK
Shoppers across the country have become more dependent on parcel delivery services such as Royal Mail, DPD and Hermes.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:15:13 +0100
Enniskillen Magistrates Court: Disqualified driver ‘took a risk’
POLICE who stopped a car as part of a routine check at 6am in the Wellington Road area of Enniskillen discovered the driver was disqualified.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:47:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Things in general and nothing in particular
A rain-free wonder

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:43:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Ulsterbus to build £600,000 station in Enniskillen
A MODERN bus station costing in the region of £600,000 is under construction by Ulsterbus for Enniskillen.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:40:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Fun ‘Wild West Welcome’ for SOS
THE Secretary of State, Dr. John Reid, described the people of Irvinestown as “way ahead of the rest” in their cross-community activity as he opened the 23rd Lady of the Lake Festival in the town last Monday.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:37:00 +0100
Making the headlines in Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:58:53 +0100
Man dies following incident in Fermanagh
A man has died following a drowning incident in Garrison.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:30:14 +0100
Fermanagh activity provider 'devastated' after canoes stolen
A LOCAL adventure activity provider is calling the loss of three canoes "devastating" after the boats were stolen from Enniskillen some time between Sunday night and Monday morning.



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