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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen post office may stay open for now – but locals fear for future
SPEAKING prior to the news from a source on Wednesday that the now shut post office in Enniskillen town centre is expected to reopen imminently, locals aired their frustrations that a new town centre location for the invaluable service had not yet be...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tribute to late Patrick, who was a master of strawcraft
ANYBODY who has had connections with the Fermanagh mumming world will mourn the recent passing of 88-year-old Patrick Murphy of Clonliff, Macken.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Retraining ex-race horses is neigh bother for Fermanagh woman
Retraining ex-race horses is Karol Kelly's passion.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Paul Cannoville helps to kick off a youth programme in Fermanagh
A FORMER Chelsea player was one of the speakers at this week’s Youth in Action programme delivered in Enniskillen by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
‘I left Afghanistan with the clothes on my back’
A FERMANAGH resident caught up in the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan has told The Impartial Reporter of his experiences, and how he fled with just “the clothes on his back”.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
‘Mr. Baker’s Wonderful World’ to get its world premiere in Enniskillen
ON BANK Holiday Monday, August 30, local film production company ASTRL pictures will host the world premiere of its latest short film, ‘Mr. Baker’s Wonderful World’, at the IMC Cinema in Enniskillen, with the private screening for cast, crew an...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Dr Christian fundraiser raises less than £10,000 in three months
TV DOCTOR Dr. Christian Jessen has raised less than £10,000 in three months on his GoFundMe fundraising campaign that was set up to fundraise for damages he was ordered to pay to former First Minister Arlene Foster.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:05:25 +0100
Fine and penalty points for trailer with a defective tyre
A COUNTY Cavan man has been given a fine and penalty points for a defective tyre and having no driving licence.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Mannok outlines its €2.1m investment in cement plant
MANNOK has invested a further €2.1 million in its cement bagging facilities with the acquisition of state-of-the-art technology which will double the output capacity of the company’s weatherproof bagged cement product range.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Tractor run to be held in Fermanagh in memory of Margaret Greene
A MEMORIAL tractor run will be held this weekend in Kinawley in memory of the much-loved Margaret Greene.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:34:00 +0100
Schools in Fermanagh also have access to mental health support programmes
WE HAVE a shameful statistic in Northern Ireland ¬– a grim secret that surely affects almost every family in the province, and one which we seldom talk about.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:56:59 +0100
Dine Out with Festival Lough Erne
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in partnership with Enniskillen BID invites you to Dine Out with Festival Lough Erne.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:37:53 +0100
Police enquiring into anti-social behaviour in Enniskillen
Reports of anti-social behavior are being investigated after a group of men caused noise disturbance in Enniskillen.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:28:00 +0100
Boost for Fermanagh sport as funding applications invited
The Fermanagh Recreational Trust, administered by the Fermanagh Trust, is now open for applications.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:44:02 +0100
McConkey swoops for keeper Brown
Ballinamallard United have moved to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes with manager Harry McConkey signing goalkeeper Rory Brown from Glentoran on a one year loan.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:33:17 +0100
Seven new countries added to travel Green List
A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:03:00 +0100
Fermanagh's latest Census data will reveal much about faith in the area
WE’RE fortunate in Ireland, north and south, to have some very fine newspaper columnists; you may not always agree with them, but there are some great writers who articulate arguments interestingly and make us think.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Irish premiere of film starring late Nika McGuigan
THE Irish premiere of ‘Wildfire’ is to be screened in Clones, the home town of the film’s late star, Nika McGuigan.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:47:44 +0100
Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney visits Fermanagh in tonight's episode of travel series
Tonight's episode of a new travel 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, 26 Aug 2021 16:20:00 +0100
‘Big Jab Weekend’ is a big success for Western Trust
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of its Covid-19 vaccination teams at each of the Trust’s three mass vaccination centres after they put in a record-breaking effort as part of ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:47:09 +0100
High Court hears Ali Jayden's mother to be interviewed over other child’s injuries
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 claimed she is confident her neighbours “know she is a good mother”.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen post office ‘to reopen within days’, says source
THE Post Office in Enniskillen town centre is to reopen “within the next few days” at its former location on Townhall Street, a reliable source has told The Impartial Reporter.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:01:00 +0100
Enniskillen fire: One person injured in Tuesday afternoon fire
A FIRE in Enniskillen on Tuesday afternoon caused devastation for one local family as the flames from the fire first destroyed their caravan, before then spreading to engulf their home.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:32:30 +0100
Collectors Sale expected to attract plenty of interest
With the first Collectors Sale of classic and vintage machinery hosted by Euro Auctions being hailed as a resounding success, a new date has been announced for the second sale in Northern Ireland this Saturday, August 28, at the stunning Castle Irvin...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Two Fermanagh students selected for prestigious Study USA programme
TWO Enniskillen students are preparing for an exciting year ahead in America, thanks to being selected as part of a group of 61 students from across Northern Ireland to take part in an ambitious education programme.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:15:38 +0100
Cancer Connect NI offers its thanks for generous donation
Tanya O’Shea, Belleek presenting a cheque to Breda McGrenaghan, Cancer Connect NI. Malachy O’Shea raised money for Tanya’s choice of charities when he ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. £500 was donated to the local charity, Cancer Connec...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:55:31 +0100
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who told police ‘f*** you and your law’
A MAN told officers “F*** you and your law, I do what I want” after he was stopped, a court has heard.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:07:34 +0100
Fermanagh native scoops top NI business award
A Fermanagh woman has been named Northern Ireland Business Person Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:42:56 +0100
Fermanagh Anti-Protocol Rally attracts crowds in Enniskillen
An Anti-Protocol parade and rally took place tonight (Wednesday) in Enniskillen.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:09:12 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Protestors call for the release of prisoners
A SPIRITED protest was made at a large demonstration at Pettigo, County Donegal on Friday last (the occasion being the Relief of Derry anniversary), calling upon the Government to release three Protestant young men who had been arrested in connection...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:19:03 +0100
Jamie Bryson to speak at Fermanagh Anti-Protocol Rally
A LOYALIST activist and commentator will be one of the speakers at tonight’s (Wednesday, August 25) Anti-Northern Ireland Protocol Rally in Enniskillen.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:07:55 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Secret agents openly about on the streets of Belcoo?
THE boss sent me to Belcoo in search of something sensational. And I found it. Trouble was, he hadn’t entrusted me with the cheque book, so even though I uncovered not one but two James Bonds – talk about a double agent – I couldn’t afford to...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:06:06 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Award for big-hearted Madeleine
A WOMAN from Tempo who spends her time showing love and kindness to others has been nominated for a top caring accolade.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:03:53 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:27:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons issue urgent product recall amid salmonella warning
Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:49:56 +0100
Latest on high street voucher scheme
MLAs have raised concerns about 16 and 17-year-olds being excluded from a new high street voucher scheme intended to boost retail devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Film Club to kick off new season with first in-person screening at Ardhowen
FERMANAGH Film Club is delighted to host its first in-person screening in more than a year at its new venue of the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen in early September.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:27:00 +0100
Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine protection declines after 6 months, study suggests
A worst-case scenario would see protection fall to less than 50%.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:26:13 +0100
UK green travel list update: The holiday destinations that could be moved
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is set to make the announcement this week, which could open up more travel options for holidaymakers.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:33:52 +0100
Appeal for information after car set alight in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for information after a car was set alight in Tamlaght in the early hours of this morning (August 25).

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:18:09 +0100
Road closed as emergency services deal with fire in Enniskillen
The Rossorry Church Road in Enniskillen is currently closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a fire at a property.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Sliabh Beagh Arts celebrates creativity through the lockdown
SET along the beautiful Lough Lea walkway in the Knocks, the Kindred Arts Trail, which took place at the end of June, was a very emotive and poignant event, where people enjoyed an outdoor exhibition of artwork created through Sliabh Beagh Arts acros...

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:27:56 +0100
Fire fighters attend incident in Enniskillen
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service currently in attendance of an incident in Enniskillen.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:03:40 +0100
Ryanair blames air passenger duty for withdrawal from Northern Ireland
The budget airline Ryanair has blamed the UK Government for not reducing air passenger duty as it confirmed it is pulling out of Northern Ireland.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
The Impartial Explorer: Old celebrations in the sky are a treat to look back upon
THE Impartial Explorer has never properly grown up and is in absolute awe of trains, ships and planes – all former childhood toys!

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:38:35 +0100
Enniskillen High Street Post Office closing today
IN a surprise move, Enniskillen High Street’s Post Office is to close today (Tuesday) at 5:30pm, earlier than its previously announced and expected closure date of this Friday, August 27.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:03:54 +0100
Enniskillen Town hit out at league over postponement call
Enniskillen Town have hit out at the decision of the Fermanagh and Western to not postpone their game against Beragh Swifts which was fixed for last Saturday.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:28:55 +0100
Murder accused returned to Crown Court for trial
A MAN accused of the murder of another man more than a year ago has been returned for trial at Belfast Crown Court.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book
Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.



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