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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:23:00 +0000
CAFRE open week online for those interested in wide selection of courses
CAFRE's open week will be online next week with those interested in courses in agriculture, food, equine and horticulture invited to take part.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Mr. Kenneth Alfred Betty
Widespread sadness has been expressed following the death of Mr. Kenneth Alfred Betty on February 14, 2022.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:21:00 +0000
Preserving native bees exciting project for the future
"February has always been my least favourite month of the year and it has not disappointed so far!" says Ethel Irvine of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association in her latest monthly report.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:26:28 +0000
HMRC issue urgent tax fraud scam warning to customers across the UK
HMRC is aware that criminals are attempting to obtain customers’ Government Gateway logins and other personal details

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:42:00 +0000
Farming: Leatherjacket problem discussed in webinar
AgriSearch are hosting a webinar on Thursday evening next, March 10 at 8pm to highlight the issue that leatherjackets pose for Northern Ireland grassland farmers.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:19:20 +0000
Police investigating incident in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are investigating an incident in the Irvinestown area.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
TP Flanagan collection: Major new exhibition opens at Fermanagh County Museum
The most significant public art collection of artist TP Flanagan’s work now belongs to his native county, Fermanagh, in recognition of the artist’s wishes, thanks to a unique collection that was recently enhanced by a major new acquisition of pai...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:50:39 +0000
Collection to take place in Enniskillen to raise funds for Ukraine
A collection is to take place this weekend in Enniskillen in support of the people of Ukrain.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh based writer Teresa launches new Sci-Fi novel
A Fermanagh-based author is about to enter the world of science fiction as her new novel comes out – and unexpectedly chimes with current events as the global pandemic continues.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
‘Give My Head Peace’ gang set to bring plenty of laughs as they return to the Ardhowen
After social distancing for most of 2020 and 2021, the Give My Head Peace gang are delighted to return to the Ardhowen stage with a brand-new show on March 23 and 24.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:11:38 +0000
Fermanagh woman pleads guilty on police assault charges
A woman who assaulted two police officers, including kicking one in the testicles has had a guilty plea entered on her behalf.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:39:00 +0000
Health Matters: The benefits of a Detox programme are manifest
SOME 50 people – including myself – have just commenced my most recent detox programme.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:20:28 +0000
National Minimum Wage 2022 - how much pay will increase in April
Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:18:48 +0000
Google Fitbit urges customers to 'stop using' Ionic watch amid recall over burn hazard
The fitness-tracker, owned by Google, allows users to track daily steps, record workouts and work towards fitness goals.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:29:49 +0000
Blacklion Garda Attack: Garda continuing investigation
Investigations are ongoing into the assault of an unarmed uniformed member of An Garda Síochána who was assaulted near the Fermanagh/Cavan Border.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:33:00 +0000
MLAs lower methane target for agriculture
There was some good news for livestock farmers at the Northern Ireland Assembly this week as MLAs passed an amendment to the Climate Change Bill put forward for Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots limiting the reduction of methane to 46 per cent by 205...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:36:00 +0000
Minister Poots welcomes confirmation of financial benefits of Business Development Group Membership
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a farm near Fintona to see at first hand the benefits of CAFRE Business Development Groups (BDG).

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:27:35 +0000
Anger that Fivemiletown fraudster’s previous bank dismissal was unknown
 

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Model pupils raise over £1,000 for charities
The pupils of Enniskillen Model School have been working hard on their fundraising endeavours with a grand total of £470 raised for Action Mental Health.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Minister Poots visits Fermanagh timber firm Balcas
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots recently visited Fermanagh business Balcas Timber Ltd, to support 'Time for Timber' – a global wood manifesto launched by Confor last year to coincide with the international COP26 conf...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:46:26 +0000
Tributes to late Lisnaskea 'gentleman' John Woods
Tributes have been paid to the late John Woods, who died following a tragic accident in Lisnaskea on Friday night (March 4).

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh UDR soldier Johnny Fletcher remembered by his sister and best friend
The second UDR Soldier murdered during The Troubles in Fermanagh was remembered this week, with his sister saying that she has never got over his death.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:22:26 +0000
PSNI appoint new Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander
A new PSNI District Commander has been appointed for the Fermanagh and Omagh District.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:50:52 +0000
Martin Lewis energy bills: Why it could cost more than the Ofgem price cap
Ofgem announced the energy price cap will increase by 54% next month, costing UK households more than £600.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Castle to be lit up in support of Ukraine
The civic buildings in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to be illuminated in support of Ukrainian people and a statement condemning the actions of Russia and President Vladimir Putin is to be released.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Ryanair offering £20 flights in week worth of new travel deals
Ryanair will be launching a new deal every day next week (March 7-13, 2022)

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Council Chair hosts reception to mark 20 years of community group in Fermanagh
The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson recently hosted a reception in the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, for Carrosyl Community Association to mark the 20th anniversary of the group.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Western Trust negligence case pay-outs drop in 2020/21
The amount of money paid out by the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for clinical/social care negligence cases in 2020/21 was £1,779,477, according to new data released by the Department of Health.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Family remembers much-loved Fermanagh man by thanking caring Marie Curie nurses
The family of the late James O’Loughlin are paying tribute to their “wonderful dad” by sharing their stories and memories in support of this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal for Marie Curie.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Nature takes over in Old Derryvullan Graveyard in Fermanagh
At the highest point of the townland of Derryvullan once stood a church with an adjoining graveyard, locally known as Old Derryvullan Graveyard.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh native on life in Malta
Readers of this newspaper may recognise Diana Cacciottolo (neé Rusk), who served for some time as a journalist at the The Impartial Reporter.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:16:59 +0000
Man dies following Fermanagh lorry crash
THE PSNI have confirmed that a man has died following a crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry last night (Friday) in Lisnaskea.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
New principal of Kesh PS talks about his plans for the school
Blaine Stewart, the new principal of Kesh Primary School, has been settling into his role well having taken up the post late last September after moving on from Derrygonnelly Primary School, where he had been a teaching principal since June, 2019.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Councillor to lodge complaint over alleged ‘censorship’
Following allegations of the censorship of councillors during a recent Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) rates meeting, Independent Councillor Eamon Keenan is to make a formal complaint to the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner ...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Chernobyl charity working with friends in Ukraine to get aid over
Local people with long associations to the Ukraine and surrounding areas have gathered together to support the ongoing crisis as the war continues.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh school makes its mark with journalism first
Mount Lourdes Grammar School has been chosen as the first school in Northern Ireland to take part in a journalist mentoring programme linking students with reporters from the BBC, ITN and Sky News.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to late 'Fermanagh son' and Lough Erne enthusiast Fred
Tributes have been flooding in following the sudden passing of Lough Erne enthusiast, historian and boat builder Fred Ternan, described as "a true son of Fermanagh".

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:32:01 +0000
Roads closed in Fermanagh as PSNI attend crash
Two roads in Fermanagh are closed tonight as the PSNI attend to a crash in Lisnaskea.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
9 ways to save money on your weekly food shop at Asda, Morrisons and more
Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:04:55 +0000
Spudacular day planned for Potato Day
The Organic Centres very own Potato Day is back on Sunday, March 6.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
SWAH subject to baby boom in 2021
There has been a baby boom at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a rise in the number of babies born in the hospital in the past year with Trust officials believing it is the hospitals single room accommodation that is attracting people.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Glastonbury poster: Full line-up announced for 2022 including Paul McCartney
This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:01:03 +0000
Royal Mail reveal first-class stamps will go up by 10p in April
From April a major change will be occurring with first-class stamps from Royal Mail.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:03:59 +0000
Young readers dress up for World Book Day in Fermanagh
Young people across Fermanagh dressed up as their favourite book characters to celebrate this year's World Book Day on March 3.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
DUP MLA seeks solutions for DVA backlog impacting on Fermanagh motorists
During a meeting of the Assembly called to discuss the Committee for Infrastructure motion on DVA backlogs in Northern Ireland, DUP MLA Deborah Erskine highlighted the impact that the issue is having on the people of Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:14:03 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council condemns Russia and Putin
A statement released this morning by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has condemned the "aggressive" and "unwanted" invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:12:00 +0000
South West College set to develop a new reuse and recycling process
South West College (SWC) will use the finance awarded under the Ecosurety Exploration Found to launch a project which will develop a new process to efficiently and mechanically separate food waste from plastic packaging removed from anaerobic digesti...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Widespread reaction to President Higgin's words about North's schools
One thing we’re used to in Northern Ireland is the slow, muddy, quagmire of change in education, most poignantly of which has been the transfer test fiasco that has brooded over society like Banquo’s ghost.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:55:14 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh remains lowest area for Covid related deaths
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 38 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in Week 8 ending February 25, 2022.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:46:44 +0000
Tyrone recycling centre to close for three weeks
A recycling centre in the Fermanagh and Omagh District is to close for three weeks.



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