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Mon, 23 May 2022 09:17:09 +0100
Crime in Fermanagh: Class A drugs seized following search
Following a search of a property in Fermanagh, police discovered a quantity of Class A drugs.

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Celebrating the Queen in Kesh
All roads lead to Kesh on Friday, June 3, for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:39:11 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the celebrations
Sky News has revealed its TV schedule for the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:38:41 +0100
Royal Mint releases commemorative £5 for Prince William's 40th birthday
The £5 coin has been unveiled ahead of his birthday next month.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Adrian Dunbar launches Enniskillen Gaels development plan
‘Line of Duty’ star and Fermanagh man Adrian Dunbar was on hand on Friday evening to launch the Enniskillen Gaels development plan as the newly selected club ambassador.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bronagh Gallagher joins Lisa McHugh on Stendhal Festival line up
The multi-award-winning Stendhal Festival has announced the third and final raft of musical performers set to take to the stages at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady, this June 30 to July 2.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Drink driver drove wrong way up street as couple’s festive break turned sour
What was supposed to be a break before Christmas for a couple turned sour following an argument which led to a man being convicted for dangerous driving and driving when unfit.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Theatre Company's success on drama festival circuit
After Covid-19 brought their first drama festival circuit experience to an abrupt halt in 2020, Enniskillen Theatre Company were not to be deterred, making a magnificent return for 2022 and scooping multiple awards along the way.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Best school Fermanagh: Maguiresbridge Primary School win award
Maguiresbridge Primary School has recently been named the Best School in Fermanagh at the Families First NI Education Awards 2022.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Celebrating the Queen in Enniskillen
World-renowned for its unique history, culture and breathtakingly beautiful scenery, Enniskillen boasts another superlative – it’s also the most westerly town celebrating The Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee on June 2.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Family mourns the late Pat Keown, 82, but also celebrates his love and legacy
The family of the late Garrison man, Pat Keown, said the 82-year-old lived a life that would be mourned, but one that should be celebrated as well.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Belleek man ‘dragged’ ex-girlfriend along the road during assault
A woman was dragged along the road by her now ex-boyfriend following an assault on a night out, a court has heard.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh families are going hungry as cost of living crisis hits hard
Mothers are having to choose between feeding themselves and their children, a Fermanagh woman has said as families are going hungry and have been thrown into crisis by the spiralling cost of living.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Adrian Dunbar pays loving tribute to late ‘inspirational’ mum
Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar has paid tribute to his inspirational mother as he spoke at length about how his mother "instilled a love of music and of performance" in him and many others.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tyrone man in court over alleged attack with wooden plank
A County Tyrone man has appeared in court charged with an attack using a wooden plank which left the alleged victim in hospital for four weeks with a significant head injury.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Ballinamallard to host celebration event
In 2002, Her Majesty The Queen visited the village of Ballinamallard as part of her three-day tour of Northern Ireland to mark her Golden Jubilee.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bail refused for Irvinestown man who is accused of breaking window and TV in local motel
A man accused of breaking a window and television at a local motel has been refused bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ballinamallard PS and Milverne care home connect
A lockdown letter-writing project has blossomed into an inter-generational friendship between pupils of Ballinamallard Primary School and residents of Milverne Residential Care Home.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Jubilee: Queen makes history during Enniskillen visit, in 2012
The most westerly beacon in the UK was lit in Enniskillen for Her Majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016, when her remarkable reign was celebrated with music, praise and prayers.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: The Lord helps those who help themselves, so go make a good meal for 30 pence
I was interviewed for a project recently which explored the concept of 'the common good'.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:40:06 +0100
Fermanagh fire accused accepts two counts of manslaughter by 'suicide pact'
A 31-year-old man accused of causing the deaths of three generations of the same family, including a baby has denied murdering the two adults but accepted manslaughter, due to a suicide pact.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:47:37 +0100
Power NI electricity prices to go up by 27.5 percent
Consumers will once again be hit by a rise in prices as Power NI has annouced an increase in their prices.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:55:27 +0100
Jury discharged in former ‘strongman’ historic sexual abuse trial
The jury in the case of a former ‘strongman’ in preparation for trial on historic sexual abuse allegations, some of which date back over 46 years, has been discharged just one day after it was sworn in.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh PCSP to host Emergency Services Day
To highlight and celebrate the work of the emergency services across the district, Fermanagh and Omagh Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), in partnership with key emergency services providers, is hosting an Emergency Services Day.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh children embrace mummers' mayflower traditions
With the month of May welcoming in the season of growth, the awareness of dawn and some of the longest days of the year provided the excuse for the Mummers Foundation to organise the first of post-Covid-restrictions workshops with local schools.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ciarán McMenamin pays tribute to late mother Anne
Anne McMenamin loved to dance. It was a passion that was ignited from a young age and continued through into the latter years of her life.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:52:16 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh one of the safest places to live in NI according to Confused.com
According to a study by Confused.com, Fermanagh and Omagh is one of the safest places to live in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:05:00 +0100
Fermanagh schoolchildren have a different education path to their Southern peers
With a well-documented change in the political landscape recently and talks of a Border poll being bandied about, how would our school system fare during such a debate?

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Western Trust abortion service to recommence in matter of months
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has confirmed that it is working to restore the Early Medical Abortion (EMA) service in the coming months.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:57 +0100
Police in Fermanagh at scene of sudden death
A body has been recovered today (Thursday) from Lough Erne, the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
SWAH colleagues to honour nurse Anne's memory with walk
A walk to mark the first anniversary of the passing of a neo-natal nurse will take place this weekend.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
15-year-old girl charged with burglary of an Enniskillen bar released on unconditional bail
A 15-year-old girl accused of burgling a bar in County Fermanagh is to be released on unconditional bail, a High Court judge ordered today.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:26:16 +0100
Ulster Bank to close Tyrone branch
In a further blow to the community of the Clogher Valley area it has been annouced that a second bank is to close in the area, leaving the area without a bank.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:38:00 +0100
Five-year driving ban and fine for man who took his father’s car without permission
A report of an abandoned car in Magheraveely has led to a man being banned from driving for five years.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:15:10 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Covid-19 updates to go weekly
Covid-19 related data will no longer be provided daily by The Department of Health (DOH).

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:26:55 +0100
Fermanagh Sinn Féin Councillor set to be replaced in shock move
The Impartial Reporter understands there is due to be a shake up in the Sinn Féin team in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC), as Siobhán Currie is due to be replaced by a former councillor.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Feis: Celebrating 60 years
This summer marks 60 years since the first of the revived Fermanagh Feis which ran on June 23, 1962. To celebrate the milestone, a Civic Reception was hosted by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Errol Thompson on Monday, May 16 at the...

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh artist's Enniskillen fisherman mural at Crowes Nest
The Enniskillen fisherman mural – which stands three stories tall with a majestic brown trout as the focal point – has been the talk of the town ever since it was painted on the rear wall of The Crowes Nest by talented local artist, Kevin McHugh,...

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:49:46 +0100
Attempted murder charges against two men withdrawn
Two men charged with attempted murder following an incident at a house in Donagh have had these charges withdrawn.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:22:05 +0100
Danske Bank to close Fivemiletown branch
It was confirmed last Friday that Danske Bank is to close one of their local branches.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:31 +0100
Jubilee: Royals charmed Fermanagh on second visit, in 2002
From February through to August during her Golden Jubilee year in 2002, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled throughout the UK and the world.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:50:00 +0100
Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you
This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:18:59 +0100
Top Trumps releases Platinum Jubilee card game perfect to play on the Bank Holiday weekend
The new regal pack comes with 30 beautifully presented cards showing iconic moments from across Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:56:03 +0100
Jury discharged in Enniskillen murder trial
A senior Judge today (Wednesday) discharged a jury presiding over a murder trial involving the death of 18-year-old John Paul McDonagh.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:59:43 +0100
Fermanagh crash: Two-vehicle crash involving lorry
Two vehicles, including a lorry, were involved in a crash on a rural Fermanagh road this morning.​

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Netflix considers major change to programming to win back subscribers
The news comes after the streaming giant revealed that it had lost more subscribers than it gained for the first time in a decade.

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:02:36 +0100
Tesco issues urgent two week warning to Tesco Clubcard customers in May
Tesco Clubcard users have been issued a two week warning with vouchers set to expire on May 31st.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:16:57 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Enniskillen maid’s letter found in the street sent to the police
THE following letter, picked up in the streets of Enniskillen, has been sent to us for publication. Certain portions are deleted for obvious reasons.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:40:25 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Alpacas swap the mountains of Peru for Fermanagh
COULD it be something to do with the climate change? Or will they become the only paying animals on farms? The landscape around Church Hill is beginning to change to a more exotic type of animal, more commonly associated with the southern hemisphere ...



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