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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:28:51 +0100
Fermanagh County Museum: The Changing of a Nation exhibit opens
“The Changing of a Nation” exhibition was formally opened at Fermanagh County Museum, Enniskillen Castle, on Friday, 10 September 2021 by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Mannok named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2021
Mannok has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies at a virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday, September 8.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Dermott to release new single this week, with album on track for 2022
Omagh singer-songwriter Dermott Taggart, a familiar face on the Fermanagh gig scene, is releasing his new single 'Find it all' on September 24. Ahead of its launch, Dermott spoke to The Impartial Reporter about his life as a musician, what inspires h...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Drumclay Court: Hope Enniskillen resident's pothole plight will end
Exasperated residents of Drumclay Court, Enniskillen are still waiting for the roads within their development to be completed, commenting that large potholes that have formed at the site are hazardous.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:59:57 +0100
Universal Credit: 'Disastrous' cuts will leave workers struggling to afford food
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng admitting this week it could be a “very difficult winter” for some families.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:51:45 +0100
Mickey McPhillips: Memorial raises £10,000 for Fermanagh charities
On the weekend of August 13 to 15, the McPhillips family from Newtownbutler hosted a memorial event in memory of a much-loved son and brother, Michael, or Mickey as he was better known, who died by suicide in November 2020.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Jane and Summer win at Miss International competition
There was great success locally at the Miss International MSc 2021 competition as Enniskillen's Jane Farmer and Summer Cunningham from Fivemiletown were recognised with titles.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:40:34 +0100
Fermanagh man to stand trial on child sexual activity charges
A Lisnaskea man is to stand trial in relation to allegations around obtaining sexual gratification through activities with a child.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:02:35 +0100
Derry Girls creator give crushing blow over future of Channel 4 hit show
Lisa McGee didn’t rule out the possibility of the loveable characters returning in the future somehow.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:01:19 +0100
South West College: New interim Principal and Chief Executive appointed
The Governing Body of South West College has appointed Colin Lewis as interim principal and Chief Executive.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:25:24 +0100
Festival Lough Erne makes quite a splash
A WEEK-LONG programme of activities took place across the Erne water system as Festival Lough Erne returned for a sixth year last week.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:15:11 +0100
Tesco sends warning to Government over UK food shortages this Christmas
The Road Haulage Association has warned that there is a shortage of around 100,000 drivers.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:26:02 +0100
South West College Erne Campus: Walk in vaccine centre available today
THE demand for pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centres across the South West College (SWC) campuses is proving strong as a two-week student-focused vaccination programme continues.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:10:03 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council voices opposition to proposed Integrated Care System
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee has voted to send a stern response opposing a Department of Health consultation around an Integrated Care System (ICS) Draft Framework.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:04:03 +0100
Fermanagh store secures win at prestigious retail awards
A local store has come out on top in the Independent Retailer of the Year category (1,201 sq ft – 3,000sq ft) at the 2021 Retail Industry Awards.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:19:09 +0100
£30m Erne Campus of South West College officially opened
The new £30million Erne Campus of South West College in Enniskillen was officially opened today, Wednesday by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:40:47 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Australian trip prompts thoughts of Fermanagh
An Enniskillen and Fermanagh dispatch from Australia

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:37:55 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Derrykerrib’s past celebrated
ISLANDERS from Derrykerrib along the Fermanagh Border have been recalling the history of their area for publication.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:34:52 +0100
Fermanagh folk stand in solidarity with America
CLARE Molloy of Holy trinity Primary School is pictured carrying a dove of peace, with New York-born Mrs. Rose. McCaughey carrying the US flag – two people of different generations, yet united in peace by the horrors of the recent terrorist attacks...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:52:41 +0100
Balmoral Show returns as NI Food hailed as 'best in the world'
Northern Ireland’s farming community is embracing carbon neutrality and producing the best food in the world, Stormont’s Agriculture Minister has said.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:05:08 +0100
Bike to School week: Enniskillen Model pupils gear up for event
Enniskillen Model School pupils Aaron Hannan and Mirna Hilal getting into gear ahead of the Bike to School week which will run next week from Bike to School Week, which runs from September 27 to October 1.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:48:06 +0100
Police in Fermanagh appealing for public's help to identify woman
Police in Fermanagh are seeking assistance from the public to help identify a woman who may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:30 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:50:07 +0100
Northern Ireland High Street Voucher scheme: The key details
The long awaited high street voucher scheme will launch next week with members of the public being able to apply from next Monday.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:30:25 +0100
Jet2 issue 'URGENT' scam warning as UK's Covid travel restrictions ease
The airline is one of the most popular in the country and operates out of airports across the UK.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:05:50 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in October
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in October including Spider-Man, Piers Morgan and You season 3.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:37:14 +0100
Fermanagh man is banned from driving for one year for drink driving
A MAN has been convicted of driving with excess alcohol in his blood after he was stopped by police in Boho last year.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:11:52 +0100
Disqualified driver stopped by police in Enniskillen
A MAN has been warned that if he drives a car while he is disqualified he will go to prison.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:01:22 +0100
Penalty points and fine for man stopped twice in five days
A man stopped by police twice in the space of five days has been handed penalty points and fines for traffic offences.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
£54,000 raised in memory of late Western Trust social worker who died of Covid-19
The family of the late Western Health and Social Care Trust social worker Nuala McLaughlin, who tragically died as a result of Covid-19 in December last year, recently presented the proceeds from a charity walk in her memory to two very important cau...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:49:50 +0100
Police enquiring about suspicious vehicle in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are urging anyone with information regarding the occupants of a Volkswagen Golf in the Sligo Road area of Letterbreen to come forward.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:58:25 +0100
Suspected drugs seized during patrol in Fermanagh
The PSNI Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team were carrying out patrols in the Bellanaleck and Derrylin areas on Monday afternoon (September 20) when a passenger in a vehicle in front threw a bag of suspected controlled drugs out of the window.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:35:47 +0100
Fermanagh man facing assault charges refused bail to return to home
An Enniskillen man who is facing six charges including two of common assault has had his bail application to be allowed to return to his home refused.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:30:10 +0100
People given AstraZeneca vaccine to be allowed into US after travel ban lifted
People who have had two doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to enter the US once restrictions for the fully vaccinated are eased in November, according to the UK Government.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Some 2,500 fish killed in Glendurragh River
An investigation into a major fish kill in Fermanagh may lead to criminal proceedings.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: St Kevin's College Prize giving
The Principal of St. Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea reflected on a year of monumental change for the school as it coped with the Coronavirus pandemic over the past year.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:18:24 +0100
First of its kind boat in Ireland launches on Lough Erne
A new all-electric passenger boat was launched on Lough Erne on Monday, September 20 and it has already been turning heads this summer.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:31:39 +0100
Changes to visiting restrictions in Western Health and Social Care Trust hospitals
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced that ‘1-1-1’ visiting restrictions, (one visitor per patient for one hour, once a day), will now apply to all Western Trust facilities, with the exception of Altnagelvin Hospital, which will ...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Baird family donate to Omagh Palliative Care Ward
A cheque for £500 was donated to the Palliative Care Ward at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex by the Baird family as a token of appreciation for the care of Gerald Baird while he was an inpatient on the ward.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:29:56 +0100
Coronavirus vaccination programme focuses on students
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed another big week for the NI vaccination programme.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:08:28 +0100
Clones Crash: Road remains closed following fatal crash
A road on the Fermanagh Monaghan Border remains closed this morning following a fatal crash earlier.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:57:39 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of offences after three PSNI officers injured in Omagh
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after three police officers sustained injuries during a routine traffic stop in Omagh on Sunday evening, September 19.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:39:43 +0100
Appeal for witnesses following hit and run crash in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run road traffic collision yesterday afternoon (Sunday, September 19) in the car park at the Lusty Beg Island ferry crossing point.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:19:00 +0100
Some 2,500 fish killed in Glendurragh River
An investigation into a major fish kill in Fermanagh may lead to criminal proceedings.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh priest Fr. Gary Donegan reflects on the horrors of Holy Cross
A Fermanagh born priest has reflected on his role at the infamous Holy Cross dispute in Ardoyne, North Belfast and the toil it and other events took on his mental health.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:38:50 +0100
ADVERTORIAL: POINTS MAKE PRIZES...Top class prizes on offer for lucky Enniskillen shoppers
Mi-Rewards is a loyalty scheme that rewards shoppers for choosing local and was started last year by ENNISKILLEN Business Improvement District (BID), the team behind the hugely successful Enniskillen Gift Card.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Seven Enniskillen players on Ulster Inter-Pro duty
In June of this year seven Enniskillen RFC girls, had to the opportunity to attend Ulster Rugby U18 selection sessions at Fivemiletown College and a squad selection day at Armagh Rugby Club. All seven made it to the final 30 training squad and this i...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Service and parade in memory of Fermanagh Orangemen
The Orange Institution in County Fermanagh held their annual Murdered Brethren service and parade in memory of the 31 members of the Institution who lost their lives during The Troubles

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hybrid learning still the norm for Fermanagh university students
University students are in the midst of their return to college following the summer break, but for some university students it will not be business as usual as many universities are airing on the side of caution and taking a hybrid approach to study...



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