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Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh slipway should be a Public Right of Way – Council
FOLLOWING months of disputes and protest over the blocking of public access in Ports Road, Newtownbutler to Lough Erne, and an investigation into the matter by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Council has come to the decision to assert the r...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Neil Hannon's new show has begun on BBC Radio Ulster
On 1993’s Liberation by The Divine Comedy, Neil Hannon included not one, but two tracks referencing Europe. ‘Europop’ and ‘Europe by Train’ set us up for a stellar 30 year career – both tracks capturing Neil’s love not just for travel ...

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
The wedding of Emma and Jamie Coalter
Surrounded by their family and friends, Emma Lapsley married Jamie Coalter at Cavanaleck Presbyterian Church, Fivemiletown on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh South Tyrone Assembly Election: TUV's Alex Elliott to stand
A familiar name has entered the race for one of Fermanagh South Tyrone's Assembly seats, with Alex Elliott standing for Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV).

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Grieving family lead tributes to late Fermanagh farmer, 100
THE children of the late centenarian Thomas (Tommy) Johnston have paid tribute to a hard-working farmer and family man who lived his life to the full.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Farmers fear 'ruination' and major job losses as they protest at Stormont
Northern Ireland politicians have set a target of achieving net zero emissions in greenhouse gases by 2050 following a vote in the Assembly on Tuesday night.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Art is an act of expressing feelings, thoughts and observations
India-based artist Sudhir Shukla is currently showcasing his art as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's 'Art in Your Pocket' exhibition, which will be opening at the Ardhowen Theatre this month. Describing his style of art as "line based",...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Can the leopard change its spots? We may have to learn the hard way from our mistakes
The ruthless cruelty of drug dealers controlling and ruining lives is just one of the themes at the heart of the brilliant BBC drama, 'The Responder' which finished its run this week; but the mental health of the very unorthodox police officer, Chris...

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
More community involvement required to make St. Patrick's Day parade in Enniskillen viable
Organisers of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Enniskillen are making a final call for more community involvement to save this year’s comeback event.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:37:09 +0000
Fermanagh assault: Police investigating attack on Enniskillen driver
A man in his 60s has been hospitalised following an alleged assault in Enniskillen last night.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:06:50 +0000
Avian flu: Suspected case in Fermanagh as control zone imposed
A suspected case of Avian Flu has been detected in Fermanagh.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Change in domestic abuse sentencing powers welcomed
New legislative powers in domestic violence cases which are due to come into force on February 21 have been welcomed by a judge who described them as “long overdue”.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:10:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors demand action after report finds toxins in waters
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voiced their shock and concern following a briefing on water quality indicating no Northern Ireland rivers, lakes or water bodies will meet 'Good' status.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Donegal man urinated in police cells following his arrest after refusing breath test
A court has heard a Donegal man spat at police and urinated in police cells following his arrest.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh marks 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday atrocity
Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar read out the names of all the victims of Bloody Sunday during an event last Sunday, January 30, to mark the 50th anniversary of the atrocity, while there was also a minute’s silence for the victims held in the county.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:23:13 +0000
2022 Election: Who is running in Fermanagh South Tyrone so far
With just over three months until Fermanagh South Tyrone and the rest of Northern Ireland head to the polls, questions are beginning to be raised about who will be contesting this year’s Assembly Election.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh walking group set up in wake of Ashling Murphy murder
A NEW walking group set up in the wake of the murder of Ashling Murphy enjoyed its first walk on Monday evening.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:32:39 +0000
Driver cautioned following Fermanagh crash
A driver has been cautioned for dangerous driving following a three car crash in Fermanagh this morning.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:17:29 +0000
Northern Ireland First Minister quits in Brexit protocol protest
Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from Stormont’s powersharing Executive.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:03:47 +0000
Fermanagh crash sees woman taken to hospital
A woman has been hospitalised following a crash in Fermanagh this morning.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:46:00 +0000
Armstrong family marks 50 years of North Country Cheviot breeding with special sale
The Armstrong family of Leam North Country Cheviot flock will be helping to celebrate 50 years of the North Country Cheviot breed by offering 25 select females from the Leam and Stragole flocks including in-lamb ewes and dry hoggets form some of the ...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
St Brigid's Day: Fermanagh families and pupils take part in tradition
It has been all go at St. John the Baptist Primary School, Roscor.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:08:09 +0000
Fermanagh weather: Met Office issue warning for winter weather
Fermanagh will be bracing itself for a winter weather warning overnight.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:24:06 +0000
Suspended sentence for man who used false identity to 'evade' police
A man who gave police false details about his identity has been handed a suspended sentence.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:17:20 +0000
Man claimed he was 'buying' flowers for his girlfriend when he stole them
A MAN who stole a bunch of lilies from the front of a shop has been sentenced to prison.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:55:04 +0000
Funding boost for Enniskillen town centre
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Enniskillen today to announce funding of £470,000 for the Quay Lane North Environmental Improvement Scheme.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:22:26 +0000
Coronavirus: Children and young people called forward for jabs
Children and young people are being encouraged to come forward for their Coronavirus vaccinations, with the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) announcing plans for the next stage of its vaccination programme that will invite childre...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:39:26 +0000
Fine for Enniskillen man in possession of cannabis
A man has been fined for possession of Class-B cannabis.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:37:17 +0000
Restraining order breach leads to prison for Fermanagh man
A man has been sentenced to time in prison after he was convicted of breaching a restraining order.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:20:31 +0000
Paul Givan expected to resign as First Minister
Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan is expected to announce his resignation by the end of the week, potentially later today.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:30:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:00:02 +0000
Tyrone film-maker sentenced to prison for stalking his former friend
THE victim of stalking by a Trillick film-maker has described, in her victim impact statement, that she has constant nightmares about him “attacking me, hurting me”.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 1992: Lecturer gets top marks!
A catering lecturer at Fermanagh College of Further Education, Mrs. Marian Campbell, has been awarded exceptional marks herself in a UK food hygiene competition.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000
Making the news in Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 2002: College’s five in line for Integrated awards
A POPULAR member of staff at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School and four students at Erne Integrated College, Enniskillen have been shortlisted for top honours in the first Integrated Education Awards.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 1922: Specials for Workhouse
Dr. McCloy, Local Government Board medical inspector, accompanied by Captain Andrews, D.I., paid a visit to the Enniskillen Workhouse last week, with a view of the quartering of two units of the Special Constabulary there. A letter intimating the pos...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh farmers compete in new BBC agri-challenge
The Northern Ireland heat of a brand new agri-challenge airing on BBC Three will see Fermanagh team the 'Bogmen' go head to head with the 'Determinators' as they battle to be in with a chance of being crowned the UK's best tractor driving team.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:52:00 +0000
Court hears drink driver ran out of fuel on way home
A woman who police found in her car which ran out of fuel has been banned from driving.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:52:22 +0000
Driver in Enniskillen cautioned for possession of drug
Police in Fermanagh cautioned a driver Enniskillen for the possession of a Class B drug when they were stopped and searched after driving a car "erratically".

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:00:35 +0000
Oil spill on rural Fermanagh road: PSNI update
Police in Fermanagh have confirmed that after attending the Gardiners Cross Road this morning (February 2) following reports of an oil spill, there was no oil to be found.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:20:49 +0000
Fermanagh child cruelty case ends as charges withdrawn
Parents who were facing charges of child cruelty have had the case against them withdrawn.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:09:28 +0000
Bail refused for Enniskillen man branded ‘a menace’ by judge
An Enniskillen man branded “a menace” by a judge has had his bail revoked following another breach.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:05:13 +0000
Project Stratum: 1,303 Fermanagh homes added to project
Fermanagh and South MLA Deborah Erskine has welcomed the announcement by the Economy Minister Gordon Lyons that Project Stratum will be expanded, representing an extra £32 million of investment across Northern Ireland.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:17:25 +0000
Court hears Lisbellaw driver was disqualified when leaving kids to school
A man who was stopped by police while taking children to school was disqualified from driving at the time, a court has heard.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:41:55 +0000
New Northern Ireland smoking law comes into effect today
Laws are changing for drivers as from today (Februrary 1) a new law will come into effect banning smoking in cars where children are present. A second law will also be enforced from today banning the sale of e-cigarettes  to under 18's.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:57:20 +0000
Investigations ongoing after drugs related arrests in Enniskillen
Police investigations are ongoing after several arrests were made in Enniskillen last week after a quantity of drugs were located and thousands of pounds worth of criminal assets were recovered.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:25:17 +0000
Child airlifted to hospital following Fermanagh crash
A child was airlifted from the scene of a road traffic collision on Friday, January 28, and taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:21:13 +0000
Fermanagh man found guilty of harassment against Kevin Lunney
A man has been convicted of harassing Mannok Director Kevin Lunney, following a contested hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:35:12 +0000
Fermanagh town named most welcoming in UK for third year
There is fantastic news for Fermanagh once again with the county town of Enniskillen named one of the most welcoming places in the UK, courtesy of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards 2022.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:29:26 +0000
Belleek Men's Shed: Bringing skills, friendship and stories together
A local Men’s Shed group is playing its part in the history of Lough Erne Cots as it constructs two cots in the anticipation of racing them in the Lough Erne Regatta later on this year.



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