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Sat, 22 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh boy recovering well after kidney transplant
The transplant operation to give a nine-year-old boy a new lease of life has been successful according to his mother.

Fri, 21 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Omagh Council moves health meetings behind closed doors
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to reverse a previously agreed decision to upgrade the Health and Social Care Advisory Group to a sub-committee permitting public and Press to attend, after it emerged doing so would mean D’Hondt ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
St. Mary's Brollagh: GCSE students could face 70-plus miles round trips
GCSE students from St. Mary’s High School, Brollagh, who will be moving to a different school at the start of the new academic year, could have to travel between three schools to take their chosen subjects.

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:53:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Systems that are not fit for purpose are letting our people down
The American writer, the late Gore Vidal was a progressive, sparky character which led him into many a quarrel with his contemporaries. He was his own man, with an acerbic tongue which often led him to be scathing about the establishment.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:13:17 +0100
Arlene Foster suing Dr. Christian Jessen for defamation
Northern Ireland’s First Minister is suing Dr. Christian Jessen for defamation over a tweet he posted making unfounded claims she was having an affair.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Marathon efforts by Fermanagh runners supporting two charities
A GROUP of runners have raised around £13,000 for two local charities by completing a gruelling physical and mental challenge which saw them run the equivalent of almost two marathons over a 24-hour period.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Pat McManus Band to star in documentary marking anniversary of Ardhowen livestream performances
THE iconic Ardhowen Theatre is marking the first anniversary of livestream performances from its Gallery Bar, by commissioning ‘Rock Doc’ – a photographic rockumentary – which will document a typical Friday night at the venue featuring two...

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:51:11 +0100
If you receive this WhatsApp message do not reply - it's a scam
If the code is sent, the sender will have access to private massages and are given the ability to lock users out of their account.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh farmer's anger following sheep worrying in Arney
CONCERNS have been raised by a local farmer following an incident of sheep worrying.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:38:19 +0100
Fermanagh company Balcas sold to Glennon Brothers
It has been announced this week that Balcas Ltd, which operates a sawmill in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, is being sold.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Nathan Carter hosts new Country music show on BBC Radio Ulster
COUNTRY Music is all about storytelling, with many subjects and themes appearing again and again through generations of singers and songwriters.

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Peter Weir launches £13million fleet of new school buses
EDUCATION Minister Peter Weir has launched a fleet of new high-specification school buses.

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Clogher Mothers' Union launch new CD/DVD to spread hope in community
CLOGHER Diocese Mothers' Union has released a new DVD to rebuild hope and confidence in the local community.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:30:53 +0100
Coronavirus: Stormont ministers give green light to further wave of relaxations
Indoor hospitality will resume on May 24 while Northern Ireland’s green list for international travel will also come into effect.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:23:04 +0100
Arrests in Enniskillen following discovery of drugs
TWO people were arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs after District Support Team officers on patrol in the Enniskillen area stopped a vehicle which smelled "strongly of cannabis".

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:30:25 +0100
Arlene Foster urges Boris Johnson to ‘deal with’ Northern Ireland protocol
The First Minister said every day the protocol remains in place, more damage was done to Northern Ireland.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Learner drivers warned over new £600 scam
Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh publicans hopeful for reopening next week
“I DON’T think pubs will last any longer if this is extended further” is what one publican told this newspaper as they waited for confirmation from the Northern Ireland Executive on whether bars, restaurants and cafés will reopen for indoor...

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:50:00 +0100
McDonald's submit plans for drive-thru in Enniskillen
AN ICONIC site in Enniskillen could be the new site of a well-known fast-food chain – serving up 65 new full- and part-time jobs in the process – if plans for a new drive-thru are approved.

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:24 +0100
Pentecost: Bishops of Clogher give joint message
Bishop Ian Ellis, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher and Bishop Larry Duffy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, have come together to give a joint message to mark the feast of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of "speaking together about ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:24:39 +0100
NHS workers can get exclusive discounts on food, drink and holidays
Starbucks, Toby Carvery, YO!, ODEON and Cineworld are just a few of the companies involved.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:37:02 +0100
Coronavirus: Vaccination programme opens to new age group in NI
The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland will today (May 20) open for those aged 25 to 29.

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Empey’s pledge to develop enterprise
ECONOMY Minister Sir Reg Empey has endorsed the work of the county’s economic taskforce and pledged £25,000 towards its implementation plan for the development of enterprise in the county.

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Diamond improvements a major boost for unique town
THE major environmental improvement scheme at the Diamond in Enniskillen town centre, just completed at a cost of £283,000, has been officially opened by the Chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Mr. Caldwell McClaughry.

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:30:00 +0100
A shooting mystery as farmer is murdered near town of Enniskillen
MYSTERY surrounds the murder of an aged farmer named Wm. Simpson, of Derryhormick, Letterbreen, about three and a half miles from Enniskillen.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by in The Impartial Reporter
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:16:23 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Court hears from state pathologist
LU NA McKinney, the mother of two whose limp body was pulled from the waters of Lower Lough Erne four years ago, “most likely drowned” but it is “unable to prove that conclusively”, Northern Ireland’s State Pathologist said on Wednesday....

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh companies urged to competition with €300k prize fund
Co. Fermanagh companies urged to enter Seedcorn competition with €300k total prize fund before 28 May deadline

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:55:59 +0100
What happened in Fermanagh last week
Tomorrow a new issue of The Impartial Reporter will hit the news stand but if you missed picking a copy up last week here our some of our top stories from last week (Thursday May 13)

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:21:16 +0100
McKinney Murder Trial: Court hears of child's remorse after mother's death
One of the children of Lu Na McKinney whose husband is accused of murdering her during a family boating holiday four years ago, blamed themselves for her death, Dungannon Crown Court heard.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Middle East provides richly diverse inspiration for ‘DM’
THE artist known as 'DM' is a self-taught artist who enjoys creating pieces that tell a story. Specialising in oils, he uses bold colours, strong marks and text within his work, creating a graphic style with a humourous edge.

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:48:36 +0100
St. Macartin's Cathedral Enniskillen: Building has a long, rich past
SITUATED on one of the highest points of Enniskillen, St. Macartin’s Cathedral immediately draws the eye.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:43:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council subject to microphone gaffe
A MEMBER of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has fallen foul of technology during a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:08:36 +0100
Coronavirus: One million people vaccinated in NI
The vaccination of more than one million people here is "momentous for our whole society", the First Minister and Deputy First Minister have said.

Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh runners lace up their trainers for Cancer Focus NI
TWO big-hearted Fermanagh women have successfully completed a challenge of running 100 miles during April to raise much-needed funds for local charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

Tue, 18 May 2021 20:10:00 +0100
Enniskillen Round Table donation to the Aisling Centre
THE members of the Enniskillen Round Table group have successfully completed their lockdown fundraiser initiative.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:30:26 +0100
Police seize drugs worth £11k in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated street value of £11,000.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Brollagh: Councillor refuses to accept closure of rural school during heated debate
There were heated words in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chamber in response to a reply from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) on the closure of St Mary’s High School, Brollagh.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:19:22 +0100
Tesco praised by customers for taking 20 per cent off important product
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK despite up to 90% of cases being easily preventable.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:36:50 +0100
PSNI issue safety advice about 'sextortion' and cyber-blackmail
The PSNI have issued safety advice for residents surrounding the issue of sextortion and have shared a list of tips for online safety.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:32:08 +0100
Police charge Tyrone man with possession of indecent images of children
A man is due to appear before Omagh Magistrates Court next month following the discovery of a haul of indecent images and "extreme pornography" in Co. Tyrone.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:14:19 +0100
Education Minister outlines plans for exams and assessments in 2021/22
EDUCATION Minister Peter Weir has announced a return to public examinations during the next academic year.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:48:24 +0100
UK holidaymakers set to be allowed entry to Europe - but there's a catch
All European countries except from Portugal and Gibraltar - who are on the “green list” - are on the Government’s “amber” list.

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:10:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman, Kathleen Breen awarded Community Champion
INSPIRATIONAL Fermanagh woman Kathleen Breen has picked up the Housing Executive’s inaugural Rural Community Champion award 2020.

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
New book recalls childhood summers in Fermanagh
THE Keowns of Cashel Cross are just one of the well-known Fermanagh families featured in a new book by author Sean Stewart.

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:03:53 +0100
Pair fined for attending house party during Covid lockdown
Attendance at a house party in Irvinestown has led to fines for two people.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:07:32 +0100
Fermanagh man caught breaching Covid restrictions three times
An Enniskillen man who was caught three times at house parties during the Covid-19 lockdown has been handed down a fine at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:34:51 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Dungannon crown court hears of marriage troubles
The trial of a father of two accused of being a controlling man who couldn't accept his wife might divorce him and killed her, heard today (Monday) of alleged troubles within the marriage and of his wife's talk of divorce.



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