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Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Hundreds walk Cuilcagh Boardwalk in honour of late Peter Jones
It was an emotional day for many last Saturday when family, friends and colleagues of the late Peter Jones walked Cuilcagh Mountain in his memory to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance (NIAA).

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:08:00 +0100
Artists undertake a solar-powered expedition on the Shannon and the Erne
The Eco Showboat Expedition 2022 was a four-month arts voyage from Limerick to Enniskillen aboard the Mayfly – the flagship of the Eco Showboat project – and the first solar electric boat to make this journey, as part of the brainchild project of...

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:53:00 +0100
Houston's Enniskillen: How digital grant increased turnover and created employment
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the support that the Covid-19 Digital Selling Capability Grant (DSCG) and Covid-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant (MBEG) have offered to over 700 local retail and wholesale businesses.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:30:00 +0100
Western Trust appeals for patients and families to support timely hospital discharges
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is asking patients and their families to assist them by supporting timely discharge from its hospitals, including your relative going to a care home that may not be the first choice.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:30:08 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Co-op 'do not eat' warnings & Hepatitis A outbreak recall
Tesco, Lidl, Co-op and Asda are among the supermarkets to issue recalls for a range of reasons

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:27:57 +0100
Energy bills: Appliances that cost you money when you don't unplug them
Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:11:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Corrupt money pays for ‘sportswashing’, but others are paying a heavy price in human misery
Watching Sky Sports on Sunday afternoon, I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when the French footballer Allan Saint-Maximin scored a wonderful goal for his English club, Newcastle United.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
W. T. Morrison Funeral Director: New owner at helm of business
Little will change with the just confirmed sale of W. T. Morrison Funeral Directors to Keith Elliot, with the sale just the latest changing of owners for one of Enniskillen’s oldest businesses.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0100
Council called on to buy Enniskillen site for any future rail line
A group of campaigners are calling on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to purchase a site – previously earmarked as a retail park – for the development of rail in Enniskillen.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:24:00 +0100
Four police officers allegedly assaulted in Fermanagh
A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted four police officers in a Fermanagh village.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:25:00 +0100
Fermanagh misses out on weather warning as rain forecast
Despite poor weather being forecast for the weekend, Fermanagh is the only county on the island of Ireland to not be subject to a weather warning.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:57:00 +0100
Fermanagh man all set to take on the Great North Run for cancer
An Enniskillen man will tackle the Great North Run next weekend in aid of charity.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0100
‘People come out and strike because they are scared and angry’ - Quinn
Having been involved in the trade union movement since 1978, Jim Quinn has been on the front line of many pickets and strike actions in Fermanagh.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +0100
Questions remain as Department of Health shifts stance over Press enquiries on Valley Nursing Home
The Department of Health Press Office has been asked to review a recent communication stating all further questions in relation to the Valley Nursing Home should be by Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Altnagelvin consultants ‘routinely’ covering staffing gaps at the SWAH
Questions to the Chief Executive of the Western Trust from a local councillor have revealed that consultants from Altnagelvin help to cover gaps in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) rota.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:29:04 +0100
Martin Lewis cheapest energy bill payment method as price cap rises
The Money Saving Expert explained the cheapest way to pay your energy bill as Ofgem confirmed the price cap rise

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Marble Arch Caves to close for a number of months
One of the jewels in Fermanagh’s tourism crown will close for a number of months to facilitate improvement works.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:45:00 +0100
Tyrone incident: Police officer kicked in head twice, court is told
A County Tyrone man charged after what was described as a “horrific” attack on police, which left one officer with concussion and bite wounds, has been remanded in custody.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Tyrone man allegedly broke woman’s jaw in domestic violence attack
A Fintona man has been remanded in custody after a high-aggression domestic violence attack against a woman who he allegedly punched with such force, he fractured her jaw.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:46:52 +0100
Cost of Living Crisis: The £400 energy support is ‘on the way’ – but when?
On the same day Westminster committed to deliver the £400 energy bill support scheme to people in Northern Ireland, one electricity provider announced they would be increasing their prices from October.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:35:00 +0100
Lamb promotion should be support to help farmers
As soaring farm costs mount up for farmers, the Ulster Farmers' Union says consumers should show support for Love Lamb Week which begins today, September 1.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:42:00 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen: Live music and laughs for all
Music in Fermanagh is delighted to present the acclaimed international pianist John O’Conor for an all-Beethoven concert at the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, September 1 at 8pm.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:44:00 +0100
Fermanagh researcher gets funding to develop new prostate cancer treatment
A Fermanagh-born researcher who is based Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded over £280,000 from Prostate Cancer UK to develop the first-ever personalised radiotherapy treatment for advanced prostate cancer based on men’s genes.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:10:00 +0100
Lough Erne to ‘transform’ from multi-million pound facelift
Lough Erne Resort has announced a multi-million-pound upgrade programme to reinforce its credentials as a unique “world apart” leisure destination.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:41:46 +0100
Enniskillen library: Department cites ‘challenges’ to securing funding for upgrade
The future upgrade of Enniskillen library has been cast into doubt after it was revealed there are “challenges” to securing the funding for the project.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:36:15 +0100
Rosslea GP campaigners meet with Trust chief and politicians
A local community group set up following the closure of Rosslea GP surgery met with health officials and politicians in recent months as they continue their fight to try and restore a medical practice in the area.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:58:07 +0100
Have your say on an ambitious 10-year plan for tourism in Fermanagh and Omagh at drop-in consultation sessions
Members of the public are invited to find out more and to have their say on a new 10-year road map for tourism in Fermanagh and Omagh at drop-in consultation sessions taking place in the area this month, September.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:47:10 +0100
Met Office red and amber weather warning storm names for 2022/23 revealed
A list of possible names are compiled by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, the UK’s Met Office and the Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:43:31 +0100
Five new UK laws coming into effect from September 2022 and beyond
Here is all you need to know about confirmed and potential law changes in September, and the months following, affecting areas across the UK.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:35:38 +0100
Tyrone incident: Man accused of assaulting police officer to appear in court
A man is due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday, August 31) in relation to a number of public order offences.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:21:04 +0100
Obituary: Sr. Elizabeth Moran
Widespread sadness has been expressed following the death of Sr. Elizabeth Moran on July 18.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:13:00 +0100
Man airlifted to hospital after being run over by digger on island in Fermanagh
A man was airlifted to hospital after he was run over by a digger on an island in Lough Erne.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:42:00 +0100
Fermanagh roadworks set to conclude
A long-running series of road works will come to an end this evening according to SGN Natural Gas.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:17:57 +0100
£3 Cinema Tickets: How to get cheap tickets this Saturday
See some of the biggest movies of the year in cinemas for just £3 this weekend.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories - 100 Years Ago
More important than court

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
August, 1992: £7m Fermanagh school extension set to open
August, 1992: The £7m extension to St. Michael’s College, Enniskillen, opens next week, marking the successful culmination of many years of planning and fundraising efforts.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
A collection of Memories from The Impartial Reporter's past.
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
August, 2002: Hundreds of Fermanagh youths attend summer scheme
August, 2002: Some 360 Fermanagh young people completed a six-week-long summer scheme recently with a ceremony held in Share Holiday Village.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:14:00 +0100
What is Heardle Decades? Test yourself on 80s, 90s, 00s music with the musical Wordle game
2022 truly has the been the year for daily internet games like Wordle and us music fans are spoiled for choice.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:18:00 +0100
Jury discharged meaning as Ryan Giggs faces possible retrial following no jury verdict
The former Manchester United footballer had been on trial for four weeks but the jury has failed to reach any verdicts.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:09:42 +0100
Energy crisis: Brits could pay £5 just to turn oven on for Sunday roast by 2023
The price cap is predicted to rise to around £5,600 in January which will have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:02:00 +0100
PSNI officer kicked in head in 'horrific attack' in Tyrone
A police officer sustained injuries while responding to a report of an assault on Monday, August 29 in the Dromore area of County Tyrone.Inspector Hicks said: “We received a report that two males had been assaulted at a licensed premises in the Mai...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:35:17 +0100
Pedestrians warned of hazard in Enniskillen town centre
Pedestrians are today being warned of a potentially dangerous manhole in Enniskillen town centre which may cause injury if not soon repaired.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:35:30 +0100
Carrybridge RNLI assist two people and a dog onboard a grounded vessel
The Carrybridge RNLI performed an assist over the bank holiday weekend as two people and a small dog ran aground on their vessel.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:12:11 +0100
BT and Openreach staff strike today and tomorrow over pay
40,000 workers at BT and Openreach will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh provides a calm backdrop for artist Angela's beautiful quilt work
Angela Mulholland is a fabric enthusiast with a passion for creativity, sewing and barge cruising.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Busy carnival week in Fermanagh community sees some quirky fun for everyone
This year’s Kesh Community Carnival saw festivalgoers attend and partake in a number of quirky events over the week, organised not only to provide fun and entertainment for the local community, but to help raise money for charity and local causes.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:22:00 +0100
Fermanagh Country singer Malcolm McDowell releases catchy new single
Fermanagh Country singer Malcolm McDowell has just released another brand-new single (right).

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Warning for O2 customers after Fermanagh woman caught in scam
A local woman who was tricked by a scammer posing as an employee of her phone network is warning others to be vigilant following her troubling experience.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Fairies and folklore often build upon our ancestors' works
Not all monuments are what they appear. Take raths, for example. Sometimes known as fairy forths or ring forts, raths are common across our lowland landscapes.



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