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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:36:56 +0100
Fermanagh Border area thefts: Stolen goods recovered following investigation
Approximately 25 plastic forklift crates as well as some 70 plus suspected stolen power tools have been recovered by PSNI District Support Team officers as a result of an investigation and searches in relation to thefts and burglaries in the Fermanag...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:21:53 +0100
Twelfth of July: Fermanagh health services available during the holiday period
As the July 12 Holiday approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) are reminding the public to be patient when using health and social care services.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
New flagstones help to reveal a Fermanagh town's past and people
PEOPLE out and about in the centre of Enniskillen have been watching where they tread lately, as all kinds of words, names and sayings have popped up engraved in the pavement.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:04:09 +0100
Tyrone man (45) charged under new stalking legislation
A man has been charged with stalking offences against a 33-year-old female under the new legislation that received Royal Ascent at the end of April.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:54:43 +0100
Enniskillen residents urged to boil water following damaged water pipe
A number of residents of properties on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen are being urged to boil their water before use after a water pipe was damaged during works carried out in the area earlier this week.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:59:00 +0100
Willowbridge School is named the Eco-School of the year
Children and teachers from across the area were hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently at the annual Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards, in recognition of their environmental work.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:17:32 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister has resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh's Lady of the Lake festival ready to return with a 'bang'
This year's Lady of the Lake festival programme was officially launched last week aboard the Lady of the Lake cruiser.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:42:10 +0100
Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:19:41 +0100
Maurice Quillinan: Strule Arts Centre hosts exhibition inspired by Leonardo da Vinci
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh is hosting an exhibition of new works, by Maurice Quillinan inspired by 'Leonardo’s Horse' and the bronze from the Hunt Collection, Limerick. The exhibition, entitled ‘Memory Remembers Just an Imprint’, which launches ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:13:30 +0100
Hambly & Hambly to host exhibition by artist Billy Moore
Hambly & Hambly art gallery and cultural hub is encouraging the general public to transcend their everyday and join them for an exhibition of contemplative paintings and sculptures by renowned artist Billy Moore.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen ComicFest: World-class talent delighted to attend
FOLLOWING the recent staging of Enniskillen ComicFest, which brought together a number of well-known comic creators and talents – including headliner Garth Ennis, with the latest season of the international smash-hit TV series based on his seminal ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:05:00 +0100
Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Summer School’s finale concert to mark 10th anniversary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School returns next week, running from Thursday, July 14 to Saturday, July 16 and concluding with a finale concert in St. Macartin’s Church Hall, Enniskillen on the ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:32:16 +0100
Culture Night in Fermanagh: Groups encouraged to apply
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will join cities and towns across the island of Ireland to celebrate Culture Night on Friday, September 23.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:24:52 +0100
Who will decide on Boris Johnson's replacement? Tory leadership race explained
Both Tory MPs and Conservative Party members play a decisive role in electing the next leader.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:23:58 +0100
Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Boardwalk: New bus service from Enniskillen
A new pilot bus service from Enniskillen to the Marble Arch Caves has been introduced by Translink for July and August.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:26:55 +0100
What time is Boris Johnson's speech today? How to watch as PM set to resign
Boris Johnson's resignation follows a string of ministerial resignations in protest of his leadership.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:22:42 +0100
Enniskillen woman loses court contest to get back her dogs
A woman has failed to overturn an application made to rehome two puppies belonging to her.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:04:58 +0100
Vulnerable person abused by key worker in Fermanagh
A vulnerable young person who was referred to Extern for support services was sexually assaulted by a key worker assigned to them, it can be revealed.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:06:23 +0100
No further victims identified or have come forward, says PSNI
Following on from the disclosure that a vulnerable child service user of Extern in Fermanagh was sexually abused by their key worker, the relevant authorities were contacted for comment, including the PSNI who it was initially contended did not inves...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:23:45 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:54:13 +0100
Marble Arch Caves: Fermanagh attraction to feature in new More4 TV series
Images of the Marble Arch Caves will be beamed into homes across the UK, when episode three of a new series – called Ireland: Coast & Country – airs on More4 this evening (July 6).

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh obituary: Mr. Mervyn Archibald Hassard
Widepsread sadness and regret has been expressed following the death of Mr. Mervyn Archibald Hassard, late of Aughamullen, West End, Bundoran, County Donegal who passed away at St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair, County Leitrim on May 8, 2022.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:51:18 +0100
Tributes paid to administrator’s work at Castle Coole
MR. IAN Burns, administrator at Castle Coole for the National Trust, who has recently retired, and his wife, Dot, were honoured by friends and colleagues during lunch at the Killyhevlin Hotel.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:49:06 +0100
Water Bus makes waves at school
A BUS of a rather unusual kind has called at a school in the county.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:46:03 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Neutral zone of some 100 square miles inaugurated
TUESDAY saw the inauguration of an entirely new departure in British government. It is the birth of the neutral zone – a ‘No man’s land’ of upwards of 100 square miles in the famous Pettigo-Belleek salient, between Fermanagh and Donegal.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:03:33 +0100
Royal Mail issues statement as exact dates of three-day strike in July confirmed
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "There are no grounds for industrial action."

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:39:55 +0100
Fermanagh waterways: RNLI rescue two from boat on Lough Erne
Enniskillen RNLI came to the aid of two people on Sunday after their boat ran aground on lower Lough Erne.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:07:57 +0100
Does travel insurance cover strikes?
The analysis of 199 packages offered by 71 providers found that 40 per cent did not offer cover for strike action.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Suspended sentence for man convicted of criminal damage
An Enniskillen man has been handed a suspended sentence after being convicted of criminal damage.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake 2022: Plenty of old traditions to be relived
The Fair Day in Irvinestown has become an integral and favourite part of the Lady of the Lake Festival.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:43:00 +0100
Derrygonnelly community gather to raise funds for Christmas lights
THERE was a great sense of community spirit in Derrygonnelly as the community came together to raise funds for the village’s Christmas lights.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh obituary: Mrs. Mary Anne Bonner
The death of retired teacher Mrs. Mary Anne Bonner, Springfield, Enniskillen has caused widespread sadness and regret in the area.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:57:00 +0100
Fermanagh students tackle mental health head on with a dedicated Sport for Good schools programme
Hundreds of secondary school pupils across County Fermanagh are benefitting from a dedicated Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme delivered by Lidl Northern Ireland as part of the retailer’s established ‘Sport for Good’ initiative which a...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Great atmosphere at Cancer Connect coffee morning
Cancer Connect NI‘s annual vintage coffee morning proved to be the perfect blend on Saturday morning in Franco's Garden Room.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:01:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake returns with a 'Big Bang' to Irvinestown
The Lady of the Lake Festival returns to Irvinestown after a Covid-19 enforced absence and it promises to be jam-packed full of action and entertainment for everyone.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:24:02 +0100
Prison sentence for man in possession of Class C drugs
A man who told police officers he was returning Class C drugs despite driving in the opposite direction to where the person lived has been given a prison sentence.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:23:10 +0100
Tyrone paedophile caught by decoy has jail sentence suspended on appeal
A sex-offender who thought he was communicating sexually with a 13-year-old schoolgirl has had a jail sentence suspended on appeal and while a defence barrister accepted culpability is high it might be, “offset by medication which may have increase...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:03:00 +0100
Fermanagh dairy farmers win 'best new entrant' in quality awards
Farms in Down, Tyrone, Armagh, Antrim and Fermanagh have won awards for producing the highest quality milk.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:19 +0100
CAFRE: Graduations held at Enniskillen's Equine College
Students in equine and agriculture courses at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) celebrated the achievements of equine and work-based agriculture students at a ceremony at Enniskillen Campus recently.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:20:48 +0100
PSNI confirm no reports of man missing in Derrylin area
There have been no reports of a "dangerous" missing man in the Derrylin area to the PSNI.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Coronation exhibition at Enniskillen Castle a great success
Organisers of the ‘Our Coronation Story’ exhibition held at Enniskillen Castle Museum say they were delighted by the amount of visitors the exhibition received over the 11 days it was on display.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:42:50 +0100
Grant presented to help fund three week-long heritage schemes for teens
On Monday, June 20 a cheque was presented by Hope for Youth NI to the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh obituary: Mrs. Christina (Chris) Wilson
The death has taken place of Mrs. Christina Wilson, also fondly known as Chris or Chrissie at her home, Garvary Hill, at the age of 91 years.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
The Lisnaskea community welcomed an ‘Old Tyme Market Day’
SIGHTS and sounds of yesteryear were to the fore at Cornmarket Yard in Lisnaskea recently thanks to a great ‘Olde Tyme Market Day’.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh people must also consider their connection to 'nature'
The next time you are walking at an elevated place such as Topped Mountain in Co. Fermanagh, or the Cave Hill in Belfast, survey the landscape that stretches to the horizon and consider how the land is used.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh students could benefit from Department's plans for qualifications
And so the Education Minister – who isn’t technically in office, as we have no Northern Ireland Assembly – has announced a “clear plan for qualifications in 2023”.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:50:00 +0100
NI Protocol Bill continues to spark divided reactions
A DUP MLA has welcomed process on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and its passage through the House of Commons.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
‘Brighter Futures gave us hope, and support for our children’
Two mothers who took part in a groundbreaking project for children with a disability and their families in Fermanagh have spoken of the positive impact it has had on their lives and the lives of their families.



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