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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes to acclaimed sailing enthusiast Robin Eagleson
TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Lough Erne Yacht Club (LEYC) member and lifelong J/24 sailing enthusiast, Robin Eagleson, who died suddenly on board his motor yacht on Lough Erne.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Councillors demand action on rural roads crisis
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have hit out at the state of rural roads during a meeting of the Environment Committee.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen-based Irish language group celebrate membership in official body
AS PART of the promotion of the Irish language during Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language week), the Enniskillen-based language group, Sruth na Heirne (the river Erne) celebrated its recent membership as a registered branch of Conradh na Gaeilge,...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Readers strongly in favour of vaccinating teachers immediately as key workers, social media shows
WITH some teachers and children preparing to return to the classroom next Monday, there is still debate abut whether or not schools are as safe as they can be to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Derrylin community figure Cyril Gunn (68) passes away
THERE was widespread community sadness in the village of Derrylin following the passing of well-known resident Cyril Gunn (68) on March 6.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Arlene Foster won't rule out donating surplus vaccines to Republic of Ireland
First Minister Arlene Foster has not ruled out the possibility of donating surplus vaccinations to the Republic of Ireland in order to speed up the Coronavirus vaccination programme.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
New Enniskillen Model PS building nearing completion
THERE is great excitement in the Enniskillen Model Primary School community as the first phase of the school's new-build is nearing completion, with hopes that pupils will be able to move into the new building after the Easter holiday.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Kenny Boylan on retirement, getting back out on his bike and 47 years with NIE
Retirement for some is a welcome respite from year of toil and grind. A rest for the weary body.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000
St. Macartin's Cathedral in Fermanagh's ambitious refurb
RENOVATIONS at St. Macartin's Cathedral in Enniskillen are to begin in April, as the historic landmark, now in its 400th year, faces the major task of re-roofing the cathedral.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:09:01 +0000
PSNI searching for suspicious object in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are urging anyone who comes across, or who notices any suspicious objects, in the Fermanagh Border area not to touch it. Chief Inspector Rory Hoy said: “We received a report earlier today (Saturday March 13) that some type of...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
In-lamb ewe auction raised over £6,000 for NI Children's Hospice
The McFarland family from Trillick have raised a total of £6,065 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice by auctioning an in-lamb Texel ewe.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI appoint new two Chief Inspectors to area
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have made two appointments to the area command team in Fermanagh and Omagh.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Devoted dad and well-known farmer passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to the late farmer and family man Jim Jack, who was always generous with his time and advice.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NIEA accused of turning a blind eye to Erne sewerage overflows
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to write back to Minister for Infrastructure Nicola Mallon after recent correspondence around the flow of sewerage into rivers was held to be inadequate.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:08:56 +0000
New Netflix feature could stop you sharing passwords with friends and family
The move could lead to a crackdown on the sharing of passwords.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Piers Morgan, Meghan Markle and the difficult message about suicide
The Harry-Meghan interview with Oprah has produced an orgy of publicity, raising serious issues about racism, mental health, the behaviour of the media, privilege and the British Monarchy. The show is deeply dividing people as to what side they’re ...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:10:20 +0000
Coronavirus Fermanagh and Omagh: Six new cases reported in local council area
Six new cases of Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh have been reported in the past 24 hours to the Department of Health. There were 208 cases of the virus recorded across Northern Ireland.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Residents of Fermanagh housing development still left in limbo as situation deteriorates
The residents of Ravensbrae have been left high and dry following the disconnection of the power to the sewage treatment plant (STP) on their development which could lead to significant health and environmental issues in the development and in the wi...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:22 +0000
One patient taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash in Fermanagh
ONE patient has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision (RTC) involving three vehicles near Johnston Bridge on the Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen this afternoon (March 12).

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:23:14 +0000
Crash on busy Enniskillen road
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision near Johnston Bridge on the Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:36:48 +0000
Boris Johnson in Fermanagh: PM visits Enniskillen vaccination centre
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently meeting with healthcare staff and members of the public at the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen where the Covid-19 vaccination programme is taking place.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:02:29 +0000
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Fermanagh
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson is visiting County Fermanagh this morning (March 12).

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Delight as Fermanagh P1-P3 children return to school
CHILDREN, teachers and parents were delighted on Monday when P1-P3s were allowed to return to school as part of the gradual 'road map' out of lockdown.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh school cannot appeal or review decision to close school
The Department of Education has said there is no provision in legislation to appeal or review the closure of St. Mary’s High School, Brollagh in a statement to the Impartial Reporter yesterday (Wednesday).

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:44:02 +0000
McDonald's is dropping 4 popular items from the menu this month
The global fast food chain has announced a number of changes being made to menus in UK restaurants.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:52:19 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: no cases recorded in over 80's
There has been welcome news today as there have been no new cases of coronavirus in people aged over 80 in the past week, a sign that the vaccination programme may be working.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:01:16 +0000
Fermanagh boxer pleads guilty to assaulting Mannok directors
A medal-winning Fermanagh boxer has pleaded guilty to assaulting two senior local businessmen at a local filling station almost two-years-ago

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:22:21 +0000
Bullying: Talk to someone you trust
Phyllis Stephenson is originally from Mulleek, near Belleek in County Fermanagh.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:19:10 +0000
Don’t let depression or anxiety stop you from realising people do want to help you
SARAH (not her real name) has been living with depression and anxiety for many years. Following a diagnosis with breast cancer, her mental health deteriorated further.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:07:06 +0000
‘Social Prescribing’ was unknown to me – but it helped me so much
OPINION: User of the Arc Healthy Living Centre's Social Prescribing service

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:47:28 +0000
NI Mental health champion Siobhan O' Neill on protecting mental health
The past year has been for many, immeasurably stressful.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:12:55 +0000
Eating Disorders, The signs and symptoms and steps to recovery
Eating Disorders are one of many mental health conditions that are present in our society.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:51:11 +0000
NI Children's Commissioner: With the right supports our children will flourish again
Opinion: Koulla Yiasouma, the Children's Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:05:23 +0000
Let's Talk: A service user from Fermanagh Women's Aid
Domestic ABUSE is sadly a worrying part of our society, with countless women, men and children impacted by its effects.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NI's promising vaccinations progress, to date, revealed by latest statistics
The Department of Health has published its latest detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s (NI) vaccination numbers.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:17:19 +0000
Samaritans Omagh: No judgement, just kindness awaits
IN OPERATION for more than 60 years, Samaritans Omagh has been covering the areas of Fermanagh amd Tyrone with its support line and outreach programmes.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 07:15:19 +0000
Fermanagh student offers us all some lessons in staying focused despite the ongoing crisis
COMMENT: Abigail Farrelly

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Let's Talk - It's time to make a difference to our mental health and wellbeing
On Thursday, March 11, The Impartial Reporter are encouraging people to talk about their mental health through the 'Let's Talk' campaign. Check out our website and social media pages as we dedicate the day to uplifting stories, focused mental h...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:46:27 +0000
Drugs seized at port by PSNI worth over half a million pounds
Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have seized suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £510,000 and arrested a man yesterday (Tuesday).

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:55:22 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Cases in community falling
Cases of Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh have continued to decline.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:42:29 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: New dashboard on vaccination progress goes live
A dashboard charting the progress of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme has gone live from today (March 10).

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:11:16 +0000
Fermanagh firefighters attend incident involving lorry in Enniskillen
Firefighters used jets to cool down an articulated lorry that had overheated on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen on Monday morning (March 8).

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:36:40 +0000
Feasibility study assessing Northern Ireland-Scotland bridge or tunnel
A major transport connectivity review is assessing the feasibility of a bridge or tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:35:00 +0000
Fracking: Transparency call over Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting
A number of members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have criticised the holding of a “behind closed doors” meeting between consultants appointed by the Department for the Economy in relation to fracking.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:12:00 +0000
BBC release trailer for Line of Duty season six - watch it here
The hit BBC show will make a return to BBC One on March 21 with a seven-part season, making it the longest series to date.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:28:41 +0000
Amazon plan to open more 'contactless' grocery stores in the UK - how they work
Customers at Amazon’s futuristic “contactless” stores will not need to queue for their groceries.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Country star Lisa McHugh releases new single
COUNTRY Music sensation Lisa McHugh has released a new single, ‘Bad Idea’.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:39:45 +0000
Chapter and Verse: Rosie Devine
ROSE Devine (28) is a book lover from Arney. When she is not reading books, she can be found studying for her degree or working as a proof reader and copy writer at Devine Intervention.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:48:48 +0000
Vaccination programme for Covid-19 hailed a success
The continued success of our Covid-19 vaccination programme will guide us to brighter days, the First Minister, deputy First Minister and Health Minister have said.



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