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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:55:51 +0000
Jeremy Hunt warns everyone will pay 'more tax' after budget
Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:25:00 +0000
Plenty of maintenance work for beekeepers as winter approaches
October has sped past with a flurry of falling leaves (and Prime Ministers) and the promise of colder weather to come, while the beekeepers’ work has been that of cleaning, repairing and storing all equipment in preparation for next year, writes Et...

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:50:00 +0000
Council to hold emergency meeting over the SWAH
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to convene an emergency meeting over the ongoing situation around the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), and have requested that the Western Health & Social Care Trust’s Chief Executive, Neil Guckian, is in a...

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:50:00 +0000
Fermanagh gardeners delighted by insights from ‘Insomniac Gardener’
More than a hundred members and friends of Fermanagh Gardening Society gathered in the Killyhevlin Hotel (Lisgoole Suite) on the evening of Tuesday, September 20 for the long-awaited visit of ‘The Insomniac Gardener’, Rosie Maye, from Slane, Co. ...

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:02:16 +0000
Lough Erne Resort: One man arrested after protestors target conference
One man has been arrested after a conference at Lough Erne Resort outside Enniskillen was disrupted by protestors.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Lough Erne Resort releases statement following 'large altercation'
The Lough Erne Resort has released a statement following an incident at the hotel.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:50:00 +0000
Five taken to hospital after ‘large altercation’ at Fermanagh hotel
Five people have been taken to hospital after what police described as a large altercation at a resort in Co Fermanagh.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:14:42 +0000
PSNI at scene of 'large altercation' in Fermanagh
The PSNI are at the scene of a 'large altercation' in County Fermanagh.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:45:00 +0000
Remembrance Sunday: Secretary of State and Taoiseach lay wreaths
It was a solemn and still morning in Enniskillen this morning as the community came together to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Rev Stephen McWhirter instituted in Rossorry Parish Church
The institution of the Rev. Stephen McWhirter as Rector of Rossorry Parish in Clogher Diocese took place on Thursday, November 3 in Rossorry Parish Church.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:10:00 +0000
Iceland launches Christmas dinner costing less than £5 per person
Iceland's Christmas dinner costs just £4.35 per person and it is air fryer friendly!

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000
UFU President David Brown opens his farm to agricultural journalists
The President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, David Brown recently hosted a farm tour and meeting with members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:18:00 +0000
Gareth Beacom on taking stock of costs of winter feeding
As part of the Planning for Performance events held in CAFRE’s Greenmount and Enniskillen campuses recently, Beef and Sheep advisers Gareth Beacom and Dominic Mason highlighted how farmers can best prepare their businesses for the winter ahead in l...

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:58:00 +0000
Concert with music by Fermanagh composers to honour artist JB Vallely
An unusual aspect of next week’s concert in the Ardhowen Theatre, featuring the wonderful Fidelio Trio with the Uilleann piper Cillian Vallely, is that the 10 composers whose work will be performed all acknowledge that JB Vallely’s paintings, par...

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:54:00 +0000
Holy Trinity in Enniskillen supports Friends of the Cancer Centre
Holy Trinity Primary and Nursery School in Enniskillen recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to the Friends of the Cancer Centre charity following a very successful coffee morning in the school.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:44:00 +0000
Councillors to table motion of 'no confidence' in Trust chief Guckian
A motion of no confidence in the Western Health and Social Care Trust Chief Executive Neil Guckian has been tabled for next month’s full meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:33:00 +0000
Concerns over Clogher home’s residents’ deaths reported to the PSNI
It has emerged relatives of residents who died in the immediate aftermath of being transferred from the Valley Nursing Home in Clogher have brought their concerns at the high mortality rate to the attention of the PSNI.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:12:00 +0000
Guide Dogs NI welcome funds from Lough Erne's lady captain
Lough Erne Golf Club's Lady Captain Christine Fitzsimmons recently presented the proceeds of her year's fundraising to Louise Thompson and Kathryn Hicks of the Guide Dogs Enniskillen fundraising group.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:11:00 +0000
Murley Silver Band celebrates anniversary with event in Fivemiletown
Friends and family of Murley Silver Band came together to celebrate the band's 98th anniversary with a Black Tie Dinner Dance at The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown on Friday, November 4.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:12:52 +0000
Enniskillen Gaels advance to Ulster Club semis after shoot-out drama
Enniskillen 1-17 Gowna 2-14 (aet)

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:50:00 +0000
Michael McGirr: Body recovered from Lough Erne
It has been confirmed that the body of Michael McGirr has been recovered from Lough Erne.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:10:00 +0000
Rev. Stephen McWhirter spends his first night in Rossorry
The new rector of Rossory Parish Church got to know his new congregation and new church in a unique way at the weekend by spending the night sleeping in the church.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:20:00 +0000
Dame Arlene Foster receives damehood at Windsor Castle
Dame Arlene Foster has said she hopes her status as the first woman to become First Minister of Northern Ireland will inspire other women to become involved in public life.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Blow-dries and slides raised thousands to help Pippa, 5
The fundraising campaign for little Pippa O’Shea got a major boost at the weekend after two events took place to raise funds for the five-year-old Enniskillen girl, a daughter of Julie and Mark O’Shea.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:50:00 +0000
UK drivers £2,500 fine warning for breaking 7 winter driving laws
You could be fined £2,500 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
Enniskillen Bomb’s victims remembered with love during service
Many of those who were killed and injured on November 8, 1987, when the Enniskillen Bomb exploded on Remembrance Sunday were expecting to head to their churches after the wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
Animal health, Brexit and climate change dominate farming agenda
Animal disease control, climate change and the future of Northern Ireland farming post Brexit are among the many issues facing UFU President, David Brown, as he is now six months into his two-year term with the farming organisation.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Trust welcomes new Tiny Life Family Support Officer
The appointment of a new Family Support Officer for the charity, Tiny Life at South West Acute Hospital has been welcomed by the The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust).

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Mini Jobs Fair highlights range of opportunities
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and the Department for Communities hosted a Mini Jobs Fair in Fermanagh Lakeland Forum on Wednesday October 12 where employers and prospective employees had the opportunity to discuss potential career prospects.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:38:00 +0000
Gerard Butler: Dance teacher to host jiving classes in Enniskillen
Award-winning international dance teacher Gerard Butler will host his ever-popular jiving classes at The Enniskillen Hotel, starting on Tuesday, November 15.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:35:00 +0000
Hope Street: 'It's a dream job', says Fermanagh actor Ciarán McMenamin
With the first episode of the second series of popular Northern Ireland-based drama ‘Hope Street’ airing earlier this week, The Impartial Reporter spoke to Enniskillen actor Ciarán McMenamin about reprising his role as Inspector Finn O’Hare an...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Communities prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday
A wide range of services will take place across Fermanagh this Sunday, November 13, as communities again gather to mark Remembrance Sunday. The events include the following.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:30:00 +0000
Brave Fermanagh children's quick thinking saves granny from car fire
A brave brother and sister from Ederney have spoken about how they saved their own lives and their precious granny’s life when her car caught on fire.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:24:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: The danger of lies on Twitter
If one politician made a very intellectual speech about world peace and another fell off the stage, which one do you think would get most of your attention on the evening news?

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:14:00 +0000
Fermanagh war hero Captain Robert Robinson passes away, aged 99
The Fermanagh-born war hero Captain Robert Robinson, who was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for his gallantry during World War II, has sadly died at the age of 99.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:22:00 +0000
Enniskillen Bomb 35th anniversary commemorated by victims' families
At 10.43am on November 8, the families of the victims of the Enniskillen Bomb gathered together to lay wreaths at the site where 35 years ago, on that date, at that time, an IRA bomb exploded, stealing the lives of their loved ones as they attended t...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:45:00 +0000
Save our SWAH campaign: 'Don't assume this is a done deal'
People power is continuing across Co. Fermamagh as many gather to join the fight to save services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), with further meetings and demonstrations planned in the coming weeks.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:36:50 +0000
Cost of living: National Insurance contributions fall this month
The National Insurance rise was originally introduced under Boris Johnson, while Rishi Sunak was Chancellor in April

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:30:00 +0000
Community support helps Frances deal with trauma of cancer diagnosis
A Fermanagh woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40 is urging everyone to be vigilant to signs of breast cancer.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council reveal Christmas events
The Christmas lights in Enniskillen will be turned on this year in Enniskillen, it has been confirmed. However, no official switch-on event has been announced.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:50:00 +0000
All welcome at great fundraising Fermanagh model railway exhibition
Railway fans of all ages will be delighted by the upcoming Model Railway Exhibition and Collectors’ Fair taking place in Enniskillen early next month

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:17:42 +0000
Best Christmas Adverts 2022: John Lewis, Aldi, Tesco and more
Ready or not, the festive adverts have arrived which means the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0000
Mother of missing man Michael McGirr grateful for community's support
The mother of Michael McGirr, who has been missing since October 29, has shared her gratefulness to members of the local community and rescue teams who are doing all they can to help find her son as the search continues on Lough Erne.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:06:12 +0000
‘Save Our SWAH’ meetings taking place across Fermanagh
The Save Our SWAH services group are asking for volunteers to organise meetings in areas that have not previously had a meeting.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Shelley sings the praises of inspirational Fermanagh Brightstarz
A former member of Fermanagh Brightstarz has spoken about the “loving family feel” of the group.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Keith Farmer: Shock following death of Tyrone motorcycle ace
There has been shock across the local area and across Northern Ireland following the sudden death of Keith Farmer, one of Northern Ireland’s top motorcyclists.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:45:44 +0000
Secretary of State gives updates on election and £400 energy payment
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, has provided a number of updates today on pressing issues facing the people of Northern Ireland.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:25:21 +0000
Johns Lewis Christmas advert 2022 - watch it here
The special meaning behind this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, set to a cover of All the Small Things by Blink-182

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:30:00 +0000
Councillors criticise then Health Minister's ‘snubbing’ of Council
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has made seven requests to meet with the then Minister for Health Robin Swann over five months – none of which have been acknowledged – leading one member to suggest “a level of disdain”.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:15:00 +0000
Ulster Unionist councillor Bert Wilson announces retirement
Veteran Ulster Unionist Councillor Bert Wilson has announced his retirement at the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council monthly meeting.



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