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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:43:44 +0100
Kieran Donnelly ratified as new Fermanagh manager
Kieran Donnelly has tonight been ratified as the Fermanagh Senior Football Manager, taking over the reigns from Ryan McMenamin who stepped down from the post last month.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Councillors demand answers over Post Office
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have demanded answers over the future of Enniskillen Post Office, and criticised mixed-messages around the position.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
‘Positive’ meeting on flooding in Pettigo held
A LOCAL MLA has described her meeting with the Rivers Agency about flooding issues in Pettigo as positive.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:28:22 +0100
Three customers warned that roaming charges will return post-Brexit
Customers who are new or upgrading from October 1 will be affected, though the changes do not come into effect until May 23 2022.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster: Process underway in Fermanagh South Tyrone to find successor
FERMANAGH South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster has indicated that she will stand down as an MLA at the end of this month.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:36:05 +0100
Harassment case adjourned for Enniskillen woman, 52
A WOMAN who is to contest a number of charges has missed an appointment with a psychiatrist who was to carry out an assessment on her mental health ahead of the case being dealt with.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:16:00 +0100
AstraZeneca boss issues warning to UK over Covid booster vaccines
More than half a million people with severely weakened immune systems will be offered another vaccine dose beginning this month

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:56:20 +0100
6 household items that will keep spiders out of your home
The early autumn months are not exactly a great time for those scared of spiders, as mating season for the critters commences.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:33:49 +0100
Enniskillen named one of the best places to live in Ireland
Enniskillen has been named as one of the Top 20 places to live in Ireland as part of the Irish Times 'Best Place to Live in Ireland 2021' competition.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:21:00 +0100
How the National Insurance rise for social care reform will impact payslips
A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit claimants face £1,000 losses as Boris Johnson faces pressure
The £20 weekly uplift was introduced temporarily to help claimants weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:01:44 +0100
Appeal for information on speeding vehicle in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing information regarding a speeding vehicle in the Boa Island and Pettigo Road areas yesterday afternoon (September 8).

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:32:55 +0100
Solheim Cup: Ballyconnell's Leona Maguire comes home
The Slieve Russell Hotel played host to a jubilant homecoming for golfing star Leona Maguire this evening (Wednesday).

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:51:38 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Twins and triplets show how to multiply
THE new Primary One pupils at St. Naile’s Primary School, Kinawley, were given an introduction to multiplication on their first day at school this week.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:48:47 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Approval for ‘Donaldson dream’
A PERFECTLY played bowl by Council Chairman, Caldwell McClaughry, officially opened phase one of the new £4.5 million Castle Entertainment Centre in Enniskillen. The complex is expected to create almost 100 new jobs in Fermanagh.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:47:11 +0100
The Impartial Reporter down through the years
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:45:53 +0100
Cross words as the value of the Irish language is discussed
ENNISKILLEN Guardians met on Tuesday, with Mr. J. M. Geddes, Chairman, presiding.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Dylan’s on the ball with his work in a new play, Rough Girls
FERMANAGH artistic director and choreographer Dylan Quinn is currently working alongside Derry Girls actor Tara-Lynne O'Neill as Movement Co-ordinator on her upcoming new play, 'Rough Girls', at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:46:55 +0100
Fermanagh man is accused of seriously assaulting cousin
An Irvinestown man with a prolific criminal record who is managed in the community by a specialist police unit, has been remanded in custody accused of seriously assaulting his cousin during a fight.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tyrone man makes donation to Northern Ireland Air Ambulance
Liam O’Neill makes a donation of £3,200 to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland fundraising manager Damien McAnespie following his birthday cycling fundraiser for the helicopter emergency medical service. Liam and members of the Big Ridge Cycle Club und...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:47:03 +0100
Lakeland Forum vaccination centre to close this weekend
THE doors of the vaccination centre in the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum will shut for the final time this weekend.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:13:40 +0100
Fermanagh summer sports camp a huge hit
THE Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown, was a hive of activity every day last week with a Bumper Fun Camp funded by the Education Authority for primary school boys and girls.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh properties offer free entry for European Heritage Open Days
A number of Fermanagh attractions are offering free entry as part of the 24th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD).

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh beekeepers say '2021 is a revelation for beekeepers'
THIS year has proved to be a revelation for members of Fermanagh Beekeepers’ Association, says Ethel Irvine in her report for August.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh groups join forces to promote good relations
A new £44,845 project will be used to foster good relations in the Lisnaskea area.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
£8,000 cheque presented to The Community Rescue Service
The family of the late Ernie Kells from Fivemiletown recently presented a cheque for £8,000 to The Community Rescue Service from donations received following his death. Included in the photograph are Sean, Ivan & Brenda from The Community Rescue Ser...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh artist encourages people to put down their worries and pick up a paintbrush
LOCAL artist Gail Turner believes art is a great way for people of all ages to express themselves and work through their frustrations.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Kesh Carnival: Cross community fun for all
Great fun was had by all who attended the wide range of events and activities of Kesh Community Carnival.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Gas firm’s infrastructure works by Lakeland Forum welcomed
Councillor Errol Thompson, the Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, welcomed the recent opportunity to visit a major river crossing that is currently being carried out in Enniskillen by SGN Natural Gas.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen a town of interest for Civil Service hub – Murphy
FINANCE Minister Conor Murphy was in Enniskillen recently to meet business people, politicians and Council representatives to discuss a range of issues facing the town.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:58:51 +0100
Fermanagh family's livelihood gone as dairy herd wiped out by TB
A dairy farm in Fermanagh lies empty and silent this week as the ravages of bovine TB wipes out the milking herd.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Offices of QuinnBet searched by Garda
The offices of the betting firm set up by former Border billionaire Seán Quinn were searched in March of this year by An Garda Síochána as part of an investigation.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Workhouse Project: Bursary students gaining experience
THE Enniskillen Workhouse Project – a collaborative restoration project between Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and South West College (SWC) – continues to progress this summer with bursary students working and gaining a wealth of experience...

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:56:42 +0100
Fermanagh road to be closed at night this week
An Enniskillen road will be closed at night this week as resurfacing works take place.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Possible links between car arson attacks in Tamlaght investigated
Links between arson attacks on cars in Tamlaght are being investigated by police.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
12-17 years olds should have been vaccinated, says principal
A Fermanagh secondary school Principal has said that the Northern Ireland Executive and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have “missed a step” by not Covid vaccinating 12- to 17-year-olds with parental consent over the summer.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
No update on status of Enniskillen Fire Station 17 months on
For 17 months, the full-time firefighters usually based out of Enniskillen Fire Station have been co-located in Omagh.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Terrific Fermanagh support for a fundraising tractor run
THE family of the late Margaret Greene were overwhelmed with the support shown to them following a memorial tractor run held in her memory in Kinawley last Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh GP surgery to take 'on board' points made in meeting with politicians
A meeting between a GP surgery in Lisnaskea, which is under severe pressure, and local politicians has been described as “productive” and it is hoped there will be further engagement in the future to make progress on the issues faced.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh anti-fracking campaigner speaks out at an Extinction Rebellion protest
A LEADING anti-fracking campaigner from Fermanagh was one of the speakers at an Extinction Rebellion demonstration held outside the Department of Infrastructure in Belfast last week.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Garbhan McPhillips welcomes funding for Galloon Bridge repairs
SDLP Councillor Garbhan McPhillips has welcomed an announcement from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon of a £325,000 bridge-strengthening upgrade for the Galloon Bridge in Newtownbutler.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh bikers take to the road for Gary and Brendy
A MEMORIAL bike run in memory of two popular Fermanagh bikers was held on Saturday, August 29, heading from the Donagh Bar in Donagh to the Lough Bawn Bar in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
‘Cancer does not stop happening’, warns medic as Covid pressures remain
It WILL be some time before there is any return to normality as hospital services deal with the knock-on effect of the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Assistant Medical Director at the South West Acute Hospital.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Over 300 anglers do battle in the 41st Lough Melvin Open
Despite the conditions not being the best for fishing, the 41st Lough Melvin Open was deemed a success by Garrison Lough Melvin Anglers Association Chairman, Terry McGovern.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man to stand trial on historic child sexual rape charges
A 78-year-old man has been returned for trial on multiple historic sexual offences against a female child, some of which date back 45 years.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
End of an era but Graham name will remain on Enniskillen's High Street
IT WAS the end of an era on Tuesday as two of Enniskillen’s best-known fashion retailers turned the key in their long-established business for the final time.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: It would be madness for this area to return to the impact of a Border of the past
So the Jamie Bryson/Jim Allister bandwagon rolled into Enniskillen last week to lead a loyalist protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol, aka the Irish Sea Border.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:05:25 +0100
Covid vaccine not recommended for healthy children aged 12-15, JCVI say
The JCVI is not recommending mass vaccination of children aged between 12 and 15.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Tempo anti-social behaviour slammed as ‘deplorable’
There has been condemnation of anti-social behaviour in Tempo over the Bank Holiday weekend.



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