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Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
A-Levels: Students across Fermanagh receive results
On Tuesday morning (August 10), students across the district received their A-Level results which, for a second year, have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How old circles and whirls help tell Fermanagh’s story
A FERMANAGH man is on a mission to uncover the “prehistoric story” in the county dating back thousands of years.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Murder accused seeks second post-mortem as bail hearing for mother adjourned
The mother of Ali Jayden Doyle, who is currently remanded in custody accused of perverting the course of justice around the child’s death, has had an application for bail adjourned at the High Court.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre opens for first post pandemic show
THE first theatre production at the Ardhowen Theatre since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in early 2020 will take place next week. 'Curtains', a musical murder-mystery 'whodunnit', will be performed by Fermanagh Musical Theatre (FMT).

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Concerns on Enniskillen closure raised to Post Office
WITH only a number of weeks to go until the town centre post office in Enniskillen closes on August 27, many have grown concerned about a break in service for this essential part of society.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Castle Caldwell Forest - Castle Scenic Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us to Castle Caldwell estate for the Castle Scenic Walk.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Resilience project showing the best of rural Fermanagh people
A PROJECT aimed at building resilience during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic is currently ongoing throughout rural communities in Fermanagh as they tell their stories of countryside resilience during lockdown, and reflect on past times and their ho...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hat’s one way for Fermanagh museum to create a ‘giant’ Twitter storm
THE Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle caused quite the Twitter storm last Friday as it was part of ‘Giant Objects On Museums Day’, giving people the chance to see some of the artefacts on display in the museum, albeit in a slightly di...

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:18:52 +0100
Police searching for man unlawfully at large with Fermanagh links
Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 25 year old Mark Sheridan, who is currently unlawfully at large.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:26:38 +0100
Fermanagh man one step closer to judicial review into vaccine roll out
A LOCAL man with a rare genetic disorder has been successful in his fight to challenge the prioritisation of Northern Ireland's vaccination programme.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh charity sunflower field proving a huge hit
A MAGNIFICENT field of sunflowers is currently in bloom at Ashwoods, Enniskillen to raise money for charity.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:30:12 +0100
Police treating Enniskillen street preaching as hate incident
Police are treating the actions of street preachers in Enniskillen yesterday (Thursday) as a hate incident.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who drove faster than 100mph
A MAN who had his sentence deferred for a series of offences, including driving under the influence of drink and drugs during a car chase, has avoided prison.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:57:00 +0100
Fermanagh farmer racks up an impressive 50 year milestone
SILAGE contractors have been busy this summer filling silage pits and making bales for farmers around the country. But how many of them have been going back to the same farm for 50 years?

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:03:09 +0100
Western Trust to run Dedicated Vaccination Clinics for Pregnant Women
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has announced it is to set up special arrangements to accommodate pregnant women and those who have delivered in the last 6 weeks to allow them to take up their Covid-19 Vaccination as early as...

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:38:22 +0100
Fermanagh LGBT+ allies hold peaceful protest in Enniskillen
A GROUP of three young women held a peaceful protest in Enniskillen on Thursday over what they believe is ongoing hate speech on the Diamond in Enniskillen.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:40:12 +0100
One in 10 Covid patients caught virus in hospital during first wave
Researchers have called for possible reasons for variations between setting to be urgently looked at to help implement best practices.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:37:57 +0100
Manchester United and Liverpool voted best Premier League fans
Premier League fans who create the best atmosphere have been ranked from 1-20.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Live & Local @ Lunchtime: Conor Phillips
LOCAL singer-songwriter Conor Phillips is the next to perform in Enniskillen town centre as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Live & Local @ Lunchtime series.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:48:44 +0100
Ryan McMenamin: Fermanagh manager steps down
The Impartial Reporter understands that Ryan McMenamin has stepped down as Fermanagh manager after two years in charge.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Royal Black Institution parade in Kesh
THE wet weather did not dampen spirits as crowds lined the streets of Kesh for this year’s Fermanagh Royal Black commemoration held last Saturday afternoon (August 7).

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
ERBC Junior Women’s 8 bow out at Henley
The Enniskillen Royal Boat Club Junior Women’s 8 bowed out of Henley Royal Regatta on Wednesday (yesterday) against an impressive Shrewsbury School on the opening day of competition.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:13:37 +0100
Covid-19: Changes to self-isolation rules agreed for Northern Ireland
Rules on self-isolation in Northern Ireland are to be relaxed, Stormont ministers have agreed.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Laytha and Pat McManus Band join Stendhal Festival line up
Two acts from Fermanagh will take to stages at Stendhal Festival this weekend as the popular festival returns for round two this summer following the success of its first festival post-lockdown back at the beginning of July.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Michelle O'Neill visits Enniskillen and meets with local reps
Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Jemma Dolan welcomed Deputy First Minister, and Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O'Neill to Enniskillen during her recent visit to see first-hand a number of key developments in the town.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:32:24 +0100
GCSE results: Students continue to perform well in an exceptional year
Students from across the district received their GCSE results today (August 12), which were determined by teachers using their professional judgement using a range of evidence following the absence of exams due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:07:55 +0100
Main Fivemiletown to Enniskillen road blocked by fallen tree
The PSNI are asking motorists to seek alternative routes as a fallen tree has obstructed the Belfast road.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:11:06 +0100
Fermanagh flooding: Clean up continues in Belleek and Garrison
Cashel residents had to be evacuated from their homes after water damage on Saturday morning, during the weekend's adverse weather conditions.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:33:03 +0100
Firefighters from Fermanagh and Tyrone deal with hay shed fire
A fire at a hay shed on Wednesday took seven hours to deal with with five fire appliances at the scene.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney explores Fermanagh Lakelands in new series
AN UPCOMING episode of a new series following actor Siobhán McSweeney as she adventures around Northern Ireland will feature areas of Fermanagh, as the ‘Derry Girls’ star explores the lakeland county.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:23:54 +0100
Fermanagh man, 56, to face trial over alleged sex abuse
A 56-YEAR-OLD man has become the second person in Co. Fermanagh to be prosecuted for alleged historical sex abuse as part of a major investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:02:29 +0100
Fermanagh man accused of attempted murder refused bail
A Fermanagh man who has been charged with the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer in Belfast has been refused bail

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:53:04 +0100
PSNI and NIAS attend single vehicle crash
Police and ambulance personnel attended a road traffic collision this afternoon, Wednesday, August 11.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:14:23 +0100
100 Years Ago: Great gaiety in Bundoran as summer season begins
THE great holiday season has arrived. With the beginning of August cones a general rush to the seaside.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:02:40 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Enniskillen looks back on a century of Forthill Park
THE COLE Monument has looked down on the changing face of Enniskillen for over a hundred years. Now the Forthill Park in which it stands is celebrating its centenary.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:58:39 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Great interest in a new pre-school
Fermanagh is about to have its first Irish language pre-school, to be housed in the grounds of Lisnaskea Emmet’s GAA club.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:54:48 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:35:11 +0100
Incident at Enniskillen Library confirmed a 'false alarm'
The reported incident at Enniskillen Library yesterday (August 10) has been confirmed as a "false alarm".

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:42:14 +0100
Fermanagh man, 36, was twice the legal limit when involved in crash
A MAN involved in a road traffic collision while twice the legal alcohol limit for driving has been disqualified from driving for one year.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:02:00 +0100
LELP searching for volunteers for special dig
ARE you interested in the stories, artefacts and heritage that can be found hidden from sight?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:54:46 +0100
Emergency services dealing with incident at Enniskillen Library
Emergency services are currently in attendance of an incident at Enniskillen Library.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:53:02 +0100
Fermanagh police appealing for witnesses after car bumper stolen
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are appealing for witness after a BMW had it's bumper stolen in Enniskillen on Saturday night.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Book of poetry in honour of late wife to raise money for charity
A Fivemiletown man has recently published a book featuring a collection of poems inspired by his beloved late wife, Dorothy, with proceeds from sales to be donated to units in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) who gave her exceptional care in her ...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:20:51 +0100
Fermanagh students receive teacher-determined A Level results
This morning (August 10), students across Fermanagh received their A-Level results which, for a second year, have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:06:28 +0100
Dungannon murder: Man, 32, charged with 'catastrophic' injuries to two year old refused bail
A MAN charged with the murder of a two-year-old in Dungannon last week has been refused bail.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:27:00 +0100
Man and woman charged over death of two-year-old girl in Dungannon
A man and a woman have have been charged over the death of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New ‘Around the Meadow’ Reminiscence Trail launched in Enniskillen
THE ‘Around the Meadow’ Reminiscence Trail, a new initiative by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council at the Broadmeadow, Enniskillen, was officially opened last week by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Errol Thompson.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Rory Best to pass through Fermanagh on “Miles to Mayo" walk
FORMER Ulster, Ireland, British & Irish Lions Captain Rory Best is calling on people across in Fermanagh, and across Northern Ireland, to help him in his challenge to support Cancer Fund for Children – a charity that is very close to his heart.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:31:15 +0100
Body of man found close to Fermanagh RTC
Police in Fermanagh are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Maguiresbridge on Monday, August 9.



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