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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:11:16 +0100
Emergency services at Fermanagh jetty following reports that man had entered water
Emergency services are currently at the Shore Road area of Enniskillen near Carrickreagh Jetty following a report of a man having entered the water.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:47:22 +0100
Police attend incident on Shore Road, Enniskillen
Police are at the scene of an incident on the Shore Road, Enniskillen.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Objector to controversial Fermanagh development revealed
THE Department for Infrastructure has provided further information around the decision to issue a ‘holding direction’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council after the Planning Committee approved development of Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskille...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:57:49 +0100
Jupiter will be in 'opposition' tonight - what that means and how you can see it
The mighty gas giant planet will appear to the naked eye as “a bright star, though it won’t twinkle like the stars”, because it will be at “opposition”.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:50:16 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:25:13 +0100
LGBT+ allies protest in response to evangelical preachers in Enniskillen
A GROUP of people held a peaceful protest in response to what they considered hate speech by evangelical preachers who were preaching using a loudspeaker at the Diamond, Enniskillen, this afternoon.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:07:36 +0100
Fermanagh man, 62, to contest harassment charges
A MAN has pleaded not guilty at Enniskillen Magistrates Court to charges of harassment.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council set to host stakeholder meeting over Brollagh school
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has voted unanimously to facilitate a meeting for all stakeholders in respect of the strenuously opposed closure of St. Mary’s High School in Brollagh, despite those at the top of the education chain dismissing ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:38:58 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:53:38 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh house prices on the rise
House prices in Fermanagh and Omagh increased by almost nine per cent in the second quarter of 2021.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:13:26 +0100
Belleek man charged with driving offences
On Monday at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, a Belleek man was charged with several driving offences.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:54:26 +0100
Garry Jennings to cut hair for Down syndrome charities
Rally driver Garry Jennings is cutting off 10 inches of his famous long locks in a bid to raise £10,000 for Down syndrome charities in Fermanagh and Donegal.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:05:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:48:25 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Annoyance at the number of homeless
AT ENNISKILLEN Guardians on Tuesday, Mr. J. M. Geddes presiding, it appeared that 26 casuals – homeless persons of diminished means – had been admitted into formal care of the workhouse during the week, and Mr. C. Healy remarked that this week wa...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:37:58 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: New book explores ‘another world beneath our feet’
A NEW book detailing and explaining the formation of the caves and limestone scenery of Northern Ireland, written and illustrated by Fermanagh residents and featuring the county, extensively was launched in the Marble Arch Caves last week (pictured).

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:36:40 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Children enjoy many hours of fun
MORE than 1,000 people of all ages spent three hours enjoying fun and games at the Bawnacre Leisure in Irvinestown to end the summer play scheme.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:34:36 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:56:43 +0100
Country music star Lisa McHugh announces she is pregnant
Country music star Lisa McHugh announced this week that she is expecting her first baby.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:03:59 +0100
Poundland launches school uniform outfit for just £5.50
Poundland said it hopes the new range can offer more value for money as families seek out back-to-school sales and deals.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:16 +0100
Facing into yet another school year with Covid-19
DESPITE the success of the vaccines’s roll-out, Covid-19 remains a burning issue, with Department of Health figures showing that the current rate of infection in Northern Ireland is significantly higher than in England, Scotland, Wales and the Repu...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:16:07 +0100
Police in Fermanagh investigating discovery of body in van
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in a van on the Samsonagh Road in Boho early this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:31:50 +0100
Belleek man, 33, to face trial for firearm offences
A Belleek man has been returned for trial to face two firearms charges.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:57:56 +0100
'Big jab weekend’ announced to help boost vaccination drive
A ‘Big Jab Weekend’ has been announced for this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:27:35 +0100
Fermanagh's Adrian Dunbar nominated for NTAs
The National Television Awards will see all three stars of Line Of Duty vie for the drama performance prize.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:55:37 +0100
Police dealing with incident on Fermanagh road
Police in Enniskillen have advised the public of a road closure in Fermanagh this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:39:38 +0100
Fermanagh hospital's Emergency Department 'extremely busy' with 15 people waiting for beds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust is advising people to only attend the Emergency Department (ED) at the South West Acute Hospital if they have a "medical or mental health emergency" as the ED has been extremely busy this afternoon (Monday, Au...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:28:33 +0100
Fermanagh man, 40, threatened to kill police officers 'stone dead'
A MAN who had fallen out with his brother before being arrested by police in Irvinestown has been convicted of several public order offences.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:27:35 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:09:12 +0100
Lisnaskea man appears in court over historical child abuse charges
A LISNASKEA man has been returned to the Crown Court to face trial for a series of indecent assaults on women in the 1980s.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:41:10 +0100
Southern Trust declare Serious Adverse Incident over two-year-old's death
AFTER initial refusals to answer questions following the death of Ali-Jayden Doyle in Dungannon while on the Child Protection Register, it has been confirmed the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has declared a Serious Adverse Incident (SAI).

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:16:19 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:51:26 +0100
What people need are expert voices they can trust, not to be guilt-tripped over their vaccine take-up – or not
IN A discussion about the levels of uptake of the Covid vaccine on Radio Ulster’s Talkback on Tuesday, presenter Mark Carruthers pointed out that they’d received a number of calls from people who were wary of being injected.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Action Cancer Big Bus on its way to screen Derrygonnelly
Action Cancer’s Big Bus is set to come to Canon Maguire Park in Derrygonnelly on Wednesday, September 1 and Friday, September 24.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:39:48 +0100
Police warn public of rise of fake bank apps
POLICE are urging the public to be extra vigilant after a rise in recent reports of scammers using fake bank apps to con victims out of money.Reports have indicated that people have lost money after selling items on well-known online selling platform...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Team effort makes hay while the sun shines ...
THE fields around Derryad, Lisnaskea were a hive of activity in the recent summer sun as man, woman and machine worked together to make hay.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tractor run held in memory of late Fermanagh man Sean Montgomery
A MEMORIAL tractor run was held on August 1 in memory of the late ‘gentle giant’, Sean Montgomery, from Boleyhill, Lisnaskea.

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
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
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...

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
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.

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?



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