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Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Healthcare in Fermanagh: Patient’s dismay at spending an hour trying to get a doctor
A patient at the Maple Healthcare Centre in Lisnaskea has called on the practice to be “overhauled” and has said it is not the Maple Healthcare she has known for 30 years.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to beloved Fermanagh principal and skilled GAA player
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a stalwart of education and football in Fermanagh who died last month. Gerry Regan passed away in hospital surrounded by his family on May 25, 2021

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman loses all of her savings to scammers
A Fermanagh woman has transferred over her savings totalling £14,000 to brazen scammers claiming to be from the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Line Of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar to take on new policing role in detective drama
Line Of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar will take on a new policing role in detective drama Ridley for ITV.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Severe' damage caused to playpark equipment in Lack
Members of the Lack community and a local councillor have condemned the “severe” damage (pictured above) of equipment at a playpark in the Fermanagh village.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh pupils ‘humiliated’ as school items removed
Parents of pupils at St. Mary’s. Brollagh which is earmarked for closure at the end of the month have said their children have been “publicly humiliated” by the removal of furniture and equipment while they are in still in school and while t...

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to Bella one of last island residents on Erne
Tributes have been paid following the death of one of the final residents of Cleenish Island on Lough Erne.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:42:17 +0100
How to avoid fleas and ticks in dogs during UK heatwave
Experts have said unseasonably wet and humid weather has created ideal breeding grounds for fleas.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:30:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours: Four local citizens awarded honours
Four notable citizens of the local area have been bestowed an honour by Her Majesty the Queen in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh volunteers thanked for their tireless efforts to help others
COUNCILLOR Diana Armstrong officially ended her time as Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last Tuesday, June 1, with a series of events at Darling Street, Enniskillen.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: School lessons from 1859 through to 2021, it’s time to move into the present day
There’s saying that every day’s a school day, in that we are constantly learning in life. Then again, it’s also said there’s nothing new under the sun.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:54:43 +0100
Arlene Foster in good spirits on her final day as First Minister
Outgoing First Minister, Arlene Foster, was in good spirits as she took part in the first official engagement on the last day of her time in office.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Castle Archdale Forest - Woodland Riverside Walk
THE next Fermanagh walk in our series is the Woodland Riverside Walk at Castle Archdale Forest.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen road works: Public Realm Scheme nears completion
It is likely there will delays in Enniskillen town centre this week as one busy street is closed due to road resurfacing.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:25:46 +0100
British Irish Council: Fermanagh hosts British and Irish leaders
Taoiseach Micheal Martin was an early riser at the Lough Erne Resort as he took in scenery during a quick walk of the grounds  before the British Irish Council summit today, Friday.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:41:55 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Councillors condemn Brollagh equipment removal
There was anger and frustration in the chamber of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council when it emerged equipment is being moved out of St Mary’s High School, Brollagh ahead of it’s controversial closure and in front of pupils and staff.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Entertainment continues at Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen
The Ardhowen Theatre's livestream programme continues every Friday at 8pm. This Friday night, June 11 will see the Drunken Lullabies bring their brand of traditional folk to the Gallery Bar stage. This talented four piece from Omagh will delight audi...

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:04:00 +0100
Arrest in Enniskillen following seizure of £35K worth of drugs
A man has been arrested in the Enniskillen area following the seizure of Class A and Class B controlled drugs with an approximate value of £35,000.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Former army Major from Fermanagh takes up art at 93
A former army Major has been fondly nicknamed ‘Van George’ after picking up a paintbrush for the first time during lockdown thanks to the encouragement of his daughter-in-law.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Miss Northern Ireland 2021: Kesh woman Abigail selected as finalist
A 24 year old from Kesh has been selected to compete in this year’s Miss Northern Ireland competition.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:49:34 +0100
NI Executive: Latest decisions on indoor gatherings and live music
The Executive today (June 10) reviewed the next phase in its Pathway out of Restrictions, announcing decisions regarding the resumption of live music in licensed and unlicensed venues and the number of people permitted to gather indoors in a domes...

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Country stars to perform at weekend drive-in show in Enniskillen
As Northern Ireland awaits official notice of the return of live music to indoor venues, open-air drive-in shows are still proving popular with lovers of live entertainment.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:37:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman captures partial solar eclipse
A local woman has managed to capture a striking photograph of the partial solar eclipse in Enniskillen this morning (June 10) despite poor visibility across many parts of Fermanagh.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:56:47 +0100
Coronavirus: Introduction of shorter interval between vaccine doses
The interval between doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is to be reduced to a maximum of eight weeks.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brexit protocol a threat to Fermanagh dog handler's competitive career and his dogs
The mother of a successful young dog handler is concerned that the new rules on pet travel between NI and GB, to be introduced later this year, will have an impact on the wellbeing of their dogs.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:51:41 +0100
Fermanagh historic sex abuse case delayed for medical assessments
The case of an elderly man charged as part of the Fermanagh sexual abuse inquiry has been delayed while his lawyers seek medical reports.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh musician welcomes date for return of live music
The proposal of June 21 as an indicative date for the return of live music to licensed premises has given local musicians some hope after a “tough” year.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:03:06 +0100
Doctors warn of 3 new Covid symptoms linked to Indian variant
Also known and the Delta variant the mutation has become the UK’s dominant Covid-19 variant.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster visits Fermanagh based Association For Real Change
The First Minister has told adults with a learning disability their voices matter and their views should be heard.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:26:02 +0100
Partial Solar Eclipse: When to see it in Fermanagh
A partial solar eclipse is set to grace skies across the UK this week as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun on Thursday morning. If the weather stays cloud free, Fermanagh residents will be able to see this exciting natural phenomenon.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:36:50 +0100
Fermanagh in 1996: Local school picks up health award
CHILDREN from St. Theresa’s Primary School are pictured with their Health Promotional Award, which the school has won. They are (from left) Fiona McManus, Melissa McHugh, Eilis Lunny, Una Lunny, Martina McBrien, Sarah Byrne and Sinead Boyle with...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:34:49 +0100
Fermanagh in 1971: Boxer proudly displays trophies
THE Ulster Youth Champion, 8st 7lb boxer David Campbell (front, right) with trophies he won during the season including six trophies for the best performances on the night. Looking on are his father, David Campbell, trainer of the Enniskillen Amat...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:31:27 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Youth Club dish is a real winner
TWO girls from County Fermanagh are setting off to London later this month to put their “recipe for success” to the test in the national finals of a major competition.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:21:02 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Driver pulled free just before car bursts into flames
THERE was a dramatic accident on the Chanterhill Road, Enniskillen last Saturday morning as a car flew through the air and rolled over the top of a parked Vauxhall Corsa, before coming to rest in the middle of the road and bursting into flames.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:19:04 +0100
Murder in Fermanagh in 1921: Brutal deaths visited upon two men
IN THE levying of ‘war upon England’, the Sinn Feiners consider that it is fair fighting to ambush anyone loyal to the Crown, and in pursuance of this policy, they carried out an ambush, in the Mullaghfad district – a mountainous part of the...

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:11:07 +0100
Memories of Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:15:44 +0100
Ministers announce expansion of testing for all post-primary pupils
Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced that the programme of regular testing for Covid-19 in post-primary schools is to be expanded to include all pupils.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:07:03 +0100
Fermanagh pensioner awoke to find man at her bedside during burglary
Two people have appeared in court following a spate of offending which included the burglary of an elderly woman in Enniskillen who woke in the early hours to find a male shining a torch into her face.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Artist Célia inspired by a passion for found things
ARTIST Célia Richard is originally from the Champagne region of north-east France, and has been living in Shercock, Co. Cavan, for the past 22 years.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:52:21 +0100
British Airways and Ryanair to be investigated over Covid-19 refunds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the companies should have issued refunds for the cancelled trips.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Irvinestown Fairs and Markets Trustees present cheque for £2,500
FIVE groups in the Irvinestown area have been given a £500 boost thanks to funds that were raised in an event late last year.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:14:06 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Lu Na's alleged lover give evidence
The trial of a 44-year-old father of two accused of murdering his wife during a family boating holiday four years ago, today, Tuesday, heard from a college lecturer who maintained he'd been her lover.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:07:09 +0100
Prison sentence for man following cross Border car chase and litany of driving offences
An Enniskillen man has been sentenced to five months in prison following his conviction for a series of driving offences, public order offences and a single drug charge.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:13:00 +0100
Judge again blasts police over court sittings
A DISTRICT judge has again criticised cases of alleged breaches of bail being brought before special court sittings, contending police are “making a mockery” of the system.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:08:15 +0100
Paul Givan nominated as Arlene Foster's replacement as First Minister
DUP leader Edwin Poots has announced Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as his nomination to replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland’s new First Minister.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:20:00 +0100
Lough Erne Resort to host British-Irish Council
The Lough Erne Resort is to host the 35th British-Irish Council Summit on Friday, June 11.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh born actor Aislín McGuckin announced as new Cinemagic Patron
ENNISKILLEN-born theatre, television and film actor Aislín McGuckin has been announced as the new patron for Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:13:35 +0100
NHS and social care staff burnout at ‘emergency’ level
In a highly critical report, the Health and Social Care Committee called for immediate action to support exhausted staff.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:49:10 +0100
BBC, Amazon, Gov.uk among websites affected by global internet outage
BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.



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