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Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tributes to Fermanagh boater following tragic death
There was shock and sadness across the boating community in Fermanagh this week following the tragic death of one of its most esteemed members.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Easter in Fermanagh: Fun at Forthill Park
After a changeable Easter weekend, the sun shone brightly on Easter Monday, encouraging hundreds of people to come out and enjoy the eggs-citing festivities at Forthill Park in Enniskillen as the annual Easter Monday Picnic in the Park returned after...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Injured Enniskillen woman taken to hospital in car after being told no ambulances available
A woman who was badly injured in a fall and had broken her ankle had to be brought to A&E in a car after being told it would be several hours before an ambulance was available.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Assembly Elections 2022: Deborah Erskine, DUP
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:52:00 +0100
Fermanagh Easter Commemoration: Councillor questions what has been gained
At the Robert Emmet 1916 Society, Lisnaskea commemoration on Easter Sunday in Rosslea, Independent Councillor Eamon Keenan questioned what has been gained by the Good Friday Agreement and the Peace Process.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: The culture of lies is leaving democracy in a dangerous place
Don’t you just hanker for those heady fun days, about three or four short years ago, when the TV news channels went live most afternoon and evenings to the latest shenanigans at the House of Commons as Theresa May tried to get her Brexit withdrawal...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:31:39 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh council services may be disrupted with strike action
There may be some disruption to public services across Fermanagh next week as trade union Unite has served notice on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that they will be striking.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Western Trust says no 'imminent threat' to SWAH
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has denied reports that the Emergency Department (ED) or General Surgical Service at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is under threat of closing.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:08:00 +0100
Fermanagh's school bus driver shortage affecting families
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have heard a staffing crisis amongst school bus drivers is continuing, despite the Education Authority (EA) assuring that recruitment is ongoing.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Unanimous support for Council Motion on review of deaths, domestic violence
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has unanimously supported a call for the Chief Constable to instigate an independent, strategic review into the handling of all deaths featuring potential domestic violence, particularly those deemed as suicide or...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh nurse among those attending Irish President's reception
Local woman Frances McGloin was recently a guest at the annual St Patrick’s Day Reception at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Relief as 30 Ukrainian refugees arrive safely in Border village
As countries continue to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their homeland, Blacklion is the latest village to see war refugees arrive.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:05:00 +0100
‘Reform of any travel allowance for private care workers needed’
Aontú Deputy Leader, and a candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the upcoming Assembly elections, Councillor Denise Mullen has called for private care workers to be afforded the same travel allowance as their counterparts in the Health Trust, ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:39:02 +0100
Fermanagh Genealogy Centre to hold talk on early Christian Irish Missionaries
Fermanagh Genealogy Centre continue their 2021/2022 Talks Programmewith a talk on the role of Irish monks in Europe from Dr. Enzo Farinelli.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Swanlinbar Easter event pays tribute to three men and criticises ’foreign governance’
A commemoration was held on Easter Sunday at Mullan, Swanlinbar by Republican Sinn Féin to remember Patrick McManus, John Duffy and James Crossan.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:34:00 +0100
Earth Day 2022: the sustainable travel experiences you need to try from Tripadvisor
To mark Earth Day this year, Tripadvisor has rounded up an unforgettable range of sustainable travel experiences.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:34:00 +0100
Earth Day 2022: Red Letter Days shares sustainable experiences you need to try
Mark Earth Day this year by getting back to nature with one of these incredible sustainable gift experiences.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:33:32 +0100
Outdoor garden furniture sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi, Wayfair and B&Q
Outdoor garden sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi and B&Q.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:31:37 +0100
Lakeland launches Super Savings Event with discounts on KitchenAid, SodaStream and more
Lakeland has launched a Super Savings Event which includes discounts on brands such as KitchenAid, Joseph Joseph and SodaStream.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen 10K: Fermanagh event cancelled
There is great disappointment in the local community following the news from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that Enniskillen 10K will not go ahead this year, or is likely return in the future.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:40:21 +0100
Man arrested following Enniskillen assaults
A 41-year-old man has been arrested following assaults in Enniskillen on Easter Sunday.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:17:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday: Enniskillen Courthouse missing flag
Questions have been raised this afternoon in Enniskillen as the Union Flag remains missing from it's flag pole on Enniskillen Courthouse on what is the Queen's 96th birthday.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:07:35 +0100
Sean Quinn calls home Garda search a ‘fishing expedition’
A former billionaire has described a Gardaí search of his house on Wednesday as a “fishing expedition”.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:51:23 +0100
Fermanagh ‘transport poverty’ shown in report blasted as ‘shocking’
Northern Ireland Assembly candidate Emma DeSouza has spoken out about the "shocking levels" of transport poverty.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:24:48 +0100
Hepatitis outbreak affecting UK children spreads to EU and US - what we know so far
Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:51:37 +0100
Novelty mugs from The Range, IWOOT, Menkind and more to mark National Tea Drinking Day
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:37:43 +0100
Sean Quinn's Cavan house searched by Gardaí
The home of former billionaire Sean Quinn, once Ireland's richest man, was searched by gardaí today, Wednesday April 20.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:41:44 +0100
Fermanagh terrorism accused in alleged bail breach as judge rounds on G4S tag monitoring
A man facing terrorism charges has appeared before a special sitting of Dungannon Magistrates Court after breaching his bail terms.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:03:38 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:57:42 +0100
Enniskillen Daffodil and Spring Flower Show returns
THERE was a return to business as usual at the weekend when the popular annual Daffodil and Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale returned after a period of absence.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:10:19 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Shock ambush near Garrison sees man killed
THE AMBUSH of a force of Special Constabulary, on Wednesday night, 5th inst. near Garrison, County Fermanagh, was the first of its kind in the county.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:06:01 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: Skilled Pat crowned ‘King Burger’
ENNISKILLEN butcher Pat O’Doherty is Britain’s ‘King’. He was ‘crowned’ at the Meatex and Foodex 1992 show in the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, after winning a competition which attracted hundreds of entries from all over the co...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:58:47 +0100
McDonald's announces 6 deals you can get this week including £5 off your order
McDonald’s has introduced daily deals for its customers in April. Here are the deals you can grab this week.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:55:00 +0100
Fermanagh community shocked following tragic death of boater
There has been great shock and sadness across the boating community in Fermanagh following the tragic death of one of its most esteemed members.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:08:51 +0100
For the planet’s sake, we have much to learn to live together
Our culture provides us with a sense of place and purpose, on the basis of which we make assessments about what is good for us, our loved ones and community.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:19:50 +0100
Fermanagh woman acquitted of £1,300 theft charge
A woman has been acquitted of theft after she was accused by a former landlord of stealing furniture from his property to the value of £1,300.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:03:34 +0100
Balcas: Call for stories to mark anniversary of Fermanagh company
Balcas, formerly Ballycassidy Sawmills, celebrates its 60th anniversary in August this year. The company is marking this milestone with a celebratory publication which recalls its development over the years.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:33:58 +0100
Lough Erne Resort: Thai New Year celebrations at Fermanagh hotel
To mark the Thai New Year, also known as Songkran, the Lough Erne Resort hosted a special event where social media influencers and press from across Northern Ireland were invited to celebrate by experiencing a selection of ‘Thailand meets Ireland' ...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:08:09 +0100
Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning over product which may contain metal
Tesco is recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons because it may be unsafe to eat.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Ladies Circle to host 90s charity night in Blakes
Enniskillen Ladies Circle are hosting a fundraising Nineties-themed night in aid of a charity close to club members’ hearts.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:43:23 +0100
Wordle 303 April 18: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Assembly race heats up with two more candidates
With only three weeks left until voters head to polling stations for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, the final list of candidates for the constituency is now available – with 16 candidates now in the running for the area.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Jones Memorial: NI Hospice supported by Alice in Wonderland Trail
THE grounds of Jones Memorial Primary School in Enniskillen were recently transformed into a magical Wonderland as the school hosted a fantastical Alice in Wonderland Trail, raising more than £1,100 for the Northern Ireland (NI) Hospice in the proce...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Assembly Elections 2022: Tom Elliott, UUP
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Assembly Election 2022: Colm Gildernew, Sinn Féin
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
ARC Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown receives funding
The ARC Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown has recently been awarded €9,000 of funding a year for three years from safefood, which will go towards supporting low-income families in the local community, particularly during the current cost of livi...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Assembly Election 2022: Emma DeSouza, Independent
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Other Northern Ireland councils back call for Covid deaths inquiry
Two other councils have joined the call for an independent public inquiry into Covid-19 deaths in care homes which was initiated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, passing by majority last year.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh PSNI working to prevent child sexual exploitation
Six children in the local area are at risk of child sexual exploitation (CSE), according to recent figures released by the PSNI.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Laytha: Fermanagh band release new single ahead of debut album
Fermanagh Indie-Folk duo Laytha have released their latest single, ‘Wavey Gamey’ (inset right), ahead of the launch of their debut album on April 22.



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