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Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:27:04 +0000
Army Technical Officers arrive in Fermanagh-Cavan Border area amid ongoing security alert
Army Technical Officers arrived in Newtownbutler early this morning (January 22) amidst the ongoing security alert on the Fermanagh-Cavan Border.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'If Ed Sheeran is looking for a 'Fermanagh girl' as a support act, I'll not say no,' laughs local musician
Enniskillen musician Maria Cameron has been singing since she could talk. Performing her first solo gig in her hometown at the age of 17, she has never looked back. With weddings her forte, Maria is a versatile performer and enjoys playing an upbe...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
New perinatal mental health service funding approved
HEALTH Minister Robin Swann has approved funding for the development of a new specialist perinatal mental health services for the region.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Sinn Féin MLA urges public to have voice heard as fracking consultation deadline looms
WITH just under a week until the consultation period closes on proposals to ban the issuing of licences for the exploration, extraction and production of fuels extracted by fracking, Seán Lynch has called on the public who have not yet done so ha...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fit young woman now battling 'Long Covid' symptoms after her initial coronavirus infection
BEFORE testing positive for Covid-19 in October, Ellie Rix (21) was a fit and healthy young woman with no underlying health conditions, and a keen athlete, having represented Ulster and Ireland in U-8 rugby and Northern Ireland in U-15, U-16 and U...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hairdressers and beauticians encouraged to sign up for online Fermanagh Women's Aid and PSNI domestic and sexual violence training
FERMANAGH Women's Aid, in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI, will be facilitating free online domestic and sexual violence training for salon professionals in the Enniskillen area.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh war comics fan nominated for writing award
A Fermanagh local has been nominated for the accolade of Best Writer (Non-Fiction) at the prestigious Irish Comic News Awards for his writing contribution for the Battle themed edition of popular comic book Journey Planet.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:53:30 +0000
Western Trust to hold a minute's silence in memory of Nuala McLaughlin
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) are to hold a minute's silence in memory of colleague Nuala McLaughlin, to mark one month since their highly valued team member and friend passed away from Covid-19.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Over 150,000 Covid-19 vaccinations already administered in NI
THE Covid-19 vaccination programme is well under way across Northern Ireland, with more than 150,000 vaccines having been administered by January 18, according to the Department of Health.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
New project will improve leadership in the West’s community groups
AN AMBITIOUS project to identify and develop leaders and help secure a positive future for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has been launched.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:22:58 +0000
COORONAVIRUS: One further death reported locally but hospital admissions falling
The total death toll from Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh has risen to 67 with the daily update from the Department of health showing one further death in the area.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:30:08 +0000
First person is set to be prosecuted in historical sex abuse investigation
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland is set to prosecute one person in connection with historical sexual abuse allegations in County Fermanagh.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Continuity IRA may have shot at a civilian helicopter, claim PSNI in Fermanagh
Dissident Republicans who claim to have shot at a police helicopter during a security alert in the Newtownbutler area on January 14 may have attacked a civilian helicopter, says the PSNI South Area Commander.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Neil Hannon takes viewers on a tour of his 'mind-palace' in film celebrating 30 years of The Divine Comedy
In a unique new film for BBC Northern Ireland, charming gentleman of indie-pop Neil Hannon invites viewers into a free-of-charge tour around his ‘mind-palace’, curated by the man himself. Featuring an array of purposefully-placed props and pro...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
New arrivals at the SWAH bring hope for 2021
THREE local families are still celebrating their joyous start to 2021 following the arrival of their babies on New Year's Day at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), Enniskillen.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Holy Trinity Primary and Nursery School brought festive cheer to fundraising project
THE Holy Trinity school community in Enniskillen raised £1,023.15 for Saint Vincent de Paul through donations by family and staff, helping to bring real cheer last Christmas.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:00:49 +0000
Road closed following crash in Fermanagh
The Montiaghroe Road (Seven mile straight), Kesh is currently closed following a road traffic collision this morning (Thursday, January 21).

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:51:19 +0000
New ventilator could ease pressures on NHS amid Covid -19
The ventilator uses a mask or a tube to provide air, and doesn’t require patients to be sedated. Patients can still eat and take medicine by mouth.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week
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Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:10:07 +0000
Military to help medical staff in Northern Ireland pandemic battle
Around 100 medically trained personnel are expected to be deployed.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:13 +0000
Fermanagh natives to address the nations as part of Centre Culturel Irlandais project
A number of Fermanagh artists are to give speeches as part of the 'Addressing the Nations' project to coincide with the launch of the Centre Culturel Irlandais (CCI) in Paris' new five-year strategic plan.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:03:39 +0000
Fermanagh man's experience in Washington, DC during attack on Capitol
ALL eyes were on Washington, DC last week when insurgents stormed the US Capitol building and broke into the Senate chamber, with a Fermanagh man living in the political heart of the United States telling The Impartial Reporter of his shock at the...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Leaked audit report shows senior staff overlooked councillors’ views
A LEAKED confidential report has shown two senior members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council staff failed to appropriately amend a consultation document to reflect the specific position of councillors around fracking.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Council confirms no St. Patrick's Day parade in Fermanagh because of pandemic
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has confirmed that it will not be organising or supporting a St. Patrick's Day parade in Enniskillen this year due to the ongoing pandemic.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh artist Matt's illustrations are a fine line between creativity and perfection
NOW Belfast-based Fermanagh artist Matt Tanswell specialises in architectural pen drawings and sketches.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Playing in livestreams is fun but is ‘no substitute’ for the real thing, says Fermanagh musician
DUBLIN-based Fermanagh musician Stephen Brennan has been playing live music for 12 years, first taking to the stage during his school days. Since then, he has performed in many venues around Ireland and beyond.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:48:04 +0000
Newtownbutler security alert: 'No police helicopter in Wattlebridge area' confirms PSNI Area Commander following claims of shots fired by the CIRA
The PSNI South Area Commander has confirmed today (January 19) that there was no police service helicopter deployed in the Wattlebridge area on January 14, following claims from dissident Republicans that shots had been fired at a police helicopte...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:27:37 +0000
Coronavirus: Five further deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh
THE death toll for the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area, in relation to the Coronavirus, now stands at 66 people, after the Department of Health reported five additional deaths in the district in the past 24 hours.There were 24 additional...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Education: Exams path anything but simple as rules keep shifting
EVEN by Covid standards, it’s been a bit of a white-knuckle ride on the roller-coaster of life these past few weeks, and as if an emergency appeal by the South West Acute Hospital for off-duty staff to come in wasn’t enough, we have the whole ...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Irvinestown man ordered to pay compensation over damage to a house
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay compensation for damage caused during a break-in at a house in Irvinestown.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:03:14 +0000
Newtownbutler security alert: Roads closed as investigation continues on Fermanagh-Cavan Border
THE Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road outside Newtownbutler have been closed to traffic today (Tuesday, January 19) due to an ongoing security alert in the area.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council: Call for Council’s fracking error report to be published amid a confidentiality row
A NUMBER of Fermanagh and Omagh District councillors have voiced concerns over the decision not to release an audit report into how an erroneous consultation document came to be published even in redacted form.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Chair's casting vote defeats proposal on limiting discussions behind closed doors
A proposal which drew even numbers at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s full January meeting, has fallen after the Chair used their casting vote.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:38:12 +0000
New 'Phone First' service at A&E in Fermanagh hospital aims to help people avoid busy waiting rooms
A NEW service to ensure patients can get "direct access to the right care" and avoid busy waiting rooms is being implemented at the South West Acute Hospital's (SWAH) Emergency Department (ED) from next week.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Looking back through The Impartial Reporter archives
Take a look at what was making the news in The Impartial Reporter in our Memories feature.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:41:26 +0000
Coronavirus: Two deaths over weekend in Fermanagh and Omagh
TWO deaths have occurred over the weekend in Fermanagh and Omagh bringing the total number of deaths in the district to 61.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
‘Horror’ at 48-year-old woman who was almost four times over the limit
A JUDGE has told a woman who was almost four times over the drink-drive limit that it filled him with “horror” that she was driving with that much alcohol.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:12:42 +0000
Newtownbutler Security Alert: Police Chief condemns claims by 'violent dissident Republicans' as investigation continues in Fermanagh
THE security alert in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler is still ongoing today (January 18).

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
22 year old woman accused of stabbing appears in court
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman appeared in court following the stabbing of a woman in Maguiresbridge last Sunday.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Brexit teething issues bite as Mannok faces aftermath
BUSINESSES in Northern Ireland had to wait until the eleventh hour of Brexit negotiations to see how they would operate after January 1, 2021.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hospital patients with Covid-19 could double in next week – warning
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) has projected that the number of Covid-19 patients in their hospitals could double in the next week as they continue to deal with “extreme pressures” at their hospitals .

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Additional administrative work one of the impacts of new changes to trade post-Brexit says Fermanagh businesses
TWO weeks into post-Brexit life, it is starting to become clear how the new changes are affecting businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) with regards to trade, with additional administrative work and delays being some of the key issues raised.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Green awards linked to Enniskillen Model Primary School
ENNISKILLEN Model Primary School has once again been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag by the environmental charity, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:50:34 +0000
Three properties 'ransacked' during spate of burglaries in Fermanagh
PSNI detectives are appealing for information following a number of burglaries reported in the Brookeborough area of Fermanagh yesterday afternoon (Friday, January 15).

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Proposed major housing development in Fermanagh not 'adequately publicised' says local residents
A COUPLE who are residents of The Limes, Enniskillen have raised their concerns that a proposed major housing development that will border their property has not been “adequately publicised” to the local community.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Staff 'exhausted' but coping in South West Acute Hospital
AFTER months of relentless work fighting the Coronavirus, the South West Acute Hospital's (SWAH) Emergency Department (ED) Manager, Sister Julie Collins, says “staff are exhausted but coping well” as Western Trust chiefs predict an extreme surge ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Domestic abuse victims encouraged to ‘Ask for ANI’ at pharmacies
Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Spectre of cancellation hangs over cancer care
IF COVID-19 admissions to hospitals in the Western Trust continue to rise as projected, it may lead to the cancellation of cancer surgeries.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Aisling Centre's Hope, Healing and Growth virtual event reaches almost 1,000 people from across Fermanagh and beyond
THE Aisling Centre's fourth Hope, Healing and Growth event, which was held for the first time as a virtual day of inspiration on Saturday, January 9, brought an inspiring programme of talks and presentations to almost 1,000 people in Fermanagh and fa...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
£10.6million support scheme for wet pubs rolled out
THE Department for the Economy's 'Wet Pubs Business Support Scheme' started being rolled out on Monday (January 11), with the aim to provide £10.6m in support for drink-only public houses that have been forced to remain closed due to Covid-19 restri...



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