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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
South West College-led programme shortlisted for sustainability award
Renewable Engine, a €6.1M INTERREG VA-funded cross-Border research and innovation programme, led by South West College, has been announced as a finalist at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:03:30 +0100
Police appeal for missing Fermanagh man
Police in Fermanagh have issued an appeal for a missing man.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:56:02 +0100
Wheelie bin set alight during anti-social behaviour
Reports of anti-social behaviour in Tempo are being investigted by police.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aisling Centre to mark World Suicide Day with Cuilcagh trek
THE Aisling Centre is organising a Cuilcagh Mountain Dawn Trek to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, taking place on Saturday, September 11 at 7am.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Finance Minister - ‘The amount of money we have available ... is dramatically reduced’
A NUMBER of local business owners met with Finance Minister Conor Murphy during his visit to Enniskillen last week.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh young people come out in force for Vaccine Clinic
A MOBILE Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Derrylin last week has been hailed as a huge success, with exceptionally high numbers of young people acting on the call to get their jab.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
International Fund for Ireland support community project in Lisnaskea
THE International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has allocated £2,356,535 (€2,639,319) to further support community projects across Northern Ireland and the southern border counties at a critical time in peace building work, with a Lisnaskea project one o...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Successful summer scheme returns for a second year
A SUMMER scheme that was set up last year by a newly qualified teacher returned to Derrygonnelly and Belcoo recently following its success in 2020.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:18:37 +0100
Five people assisted by RNLI on grounded cruiser
Five people had to be assisted by the RNLI on Saturday after the vessel they were on became grounded.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:55:51 +0100
Man avoids disqualification for speeding
A MAN caught travelling 33mph over the speed limit has avoided being disqualified from driving.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
FIND hosts end of summer celebrations for young people
OVER the summer period The FIND Centre hosted two summer schemes for young people aged 11 to 15.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Young Christians from around the world find a friendly home in Enniskillen with YWAM
A TEAM of young people from across the world are calling Fermanagh their home for the next few months as they complete training through YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Enniskillen, ahead of an outreach mission to Bosnia.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Festival delight in Derrylin
Showcasing a great variety of arts performances and events, the first ever Derrylin Festival proved a great success, with organisers already looking to next year’s event.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Project set up to offer a ‘new beginning’ on housing journey
A LOCAL organisation that has been tackling homelessness in Northern Ireland since the late 1980s has launched a project to offer a new beginning to people at whatever stage they are at in their housing journey.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Kidney donor Graham picks up 999 Hero Award
GRAHAM Dodds, the police officer who donated one of his kidneys to a complete stranger – a boy, saving his life – has been named this year’s 999 Hero Award at the Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards.

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.



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