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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and South Tyrone Independent candidate vows that she won’t be deterred by online abuse
An Independent candidate in the upcoming NI Assembly elections has said she is “disappointed but not surprised” after she received abuse online following her candidacy announcement.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Live at the Castle festival in Enniskillen
Live at the Castle kicked off at the weekend with a stellar line-up of music acts taking to the stage under the Big Top – a circus tent which has been specially erected in the grounds of Enniskillen Castle for the 10-day festival.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:48:56 +0000
Hit and run in Tyrone leaves car badly damaged
Police are investigating a damage only hit and run road traffic collision that occurred yesterday afternoon (Thursday, March 17) in Dromore.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:44:05 +0000
Firefighters tackle fire at Fermanagh fuel depot
Two fire engines are currently in attendance at a fire at a fuel depot in Ballinamallard.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Final day of Live at the Castle festival in Enniskillen puts the disabled at heart of events
The final day of ‘Live at The Castle’ will see a line-up of events specially tailored for disabled adults at Enniskillen Castle, under the Big Top.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:09:12 +0000
Strike action planned for Fermanagh and Omagh Council staff
It is expected that up to 100 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council employees will strike next week, however, the level of disruption will not be known until the strike begins.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel writes on human nature as we consider current conflicts
Three minutes into the England versus Ireland rugby international last Saturday, the Irish out-half Johnny Sexton lined up a penalty which would put his side ahead.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:47:59 +0000
Arrest made at Belfast airport in relation to alleged Fermanagh fraud
Detectives investigating a series of alleged frauds in the Fermanagh and Omagh areas arrested a 36-year-old man after he arrived on a flight to Belfast International Airport yesterday evening (Thursday, March 17).

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:52:49 +0000
Line of Duty season 7: Here's what creator has said about return
TV hasn’t quite been the same without its bent coppers … with even those who didn’t tune in to Line of Duty knowing many of its catchphrases just through cultural saturation.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:23:42 +0000
DUP call for medical teams’ roll-out to be ramped up
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine has said the rollout of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) into General Practices across Northern Ireland must be ramped up.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:28:50 +0000
Dunelm partners with Natural History Museum in stunning new collection
Homeware retailer Dunelm has announced an exciting new collaboration with the Natural History Museum, celebrating the wonders of the natural world.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:27:39 +0000
6 best outdoor log burners and fire pits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more
See some of the best log burners and firepits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more to help warm your patio, garden or deck.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:36:44 +0000
RNLI: New Helm for Fermanagh Lifeboat Station
A volunteer crew member from Carrybridge Lifeboat Station successfully completed the rigorous RNLI helm assessment last week on March 9.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:28:56 +0000
It’s a BID ‘yes’ for group to continue working for town’s benefit
Following a successful ‘yes’ vote in a recent ballot of businesses, Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) will continue to assist and promote local businesses in the town centre and support the local economy as it embarks on a second fi...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:10:37 +0000
St. Patrick's Day in Fermanagh: Welcome return of celebrations
Despite the showers early in the day there was a great sense of optimism in Enniskillen today as the community gathered to mark St. Patrick’s Day.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:35:01 +0000
Trillick man's lawyer raises issue of medication's side-effects
A judge has queried claims by a lawyer acting for a dairy farmer accused of attempted child sexual communication, that medication he was prescribed has “recognised side-effects” including inappropriate conduct.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:15:00 +0000
Popular coffee shop chain seeking unit in Fermanagh
There has been much change in Enniskillen town centre of late as the doors of some businesses have closed whilst others have opened – and more change is on the horizon it seems, as Bob & Berts have confirmed that they are actively looking for an ap...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:06:55 +0000
1972’s Troubles death toll remembered in solidarity
A special Service of Christian Unity was held in St. Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry, last Friday remembering 1972, which is considered the worst year of the The Troubles from a loss of life perspective.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:02:49 +0000
Ulster Unionist Councillor under scrutiny for a social media post about a dinghy
A Fermanagh and Omagh District Councillor who was once suspended from his party for historic posts on social media which were described as “racist” has come under scrutiny again about a new, controversial social media post.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:37:04 +0000
Fermanagh Covid cases remain high as two-year mark hit
WITH the two-year anniversary of the recognised outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic on our shores passing this week, the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) remains under high pressure treating the virus' patients – including 36 Covid-19-positive patien...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:32:16 +0000
P&O Ferries could be making all staff redundant after suspending ferry crossings
There are fears that P&O Ferries are going to make all of their staff redundant

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:30:44 +0000
Court upholds ruling that NI Protocol is lawful
The Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, the Court of Appeal in Belfast has upheld.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:20:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines in Fermanagh this week
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:15:58 +0000
PSNI seize sum of money from vehicle in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh seized a sum of money last week after stopping a vehicle in Lisnaskea

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:58:26 +0000
Fermanagh in 1992: Aoife takes steps to victory
SCHOOLGIRL Aoife Crudden just can’t stop those dancing feet. The 14-year-old student from St. Fanchea’s, Enniskillen has just won the All-Ireland Readoiri Disco Dancing championship.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:56:05 +0000
Fermanagh in 2002: Robbery mars only mobile cinema’s rare trip North
THE former director of Ireland’s only mobile cinema said that they would not be put off from returning to Fermanagh, despite thieves breaking into their lorry at Lisnaskea last week.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:53:38 +0000
Fermanagh in 1922: Suggestion of kidnap raised during medical fees discussion
AT LISNASKEA Guardians, a letter was read from the Ministry of Home Affairs of Northern Ireland, relative to the payment of fees to medical practitioners for assisting the Union Medical Officers in consultations, and in the performance of operations.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:48:22 +0000
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:47:00 +0000
Enniskillen man returned to Crown Court on fraud charge
A man facing a fraud by false representation charge has been returned to appear at Dungannon Crown Court.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:54:25 +0000
Free Whisky on St Patrick’s Day from new Irish player
Scotts Irish Whisky may only have launched last November but it is already making a splash in the drinks world and is a success story that both Ireland and London can be proud if.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:30:56 +0000
Judge dismisses threat to kill charges against Fermanagh man
A father and son who claimed threats to kill were made against them by another man have had the charges dismissed at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:33:05 +0000
Line of Duty: Here's a handy jargon-busting guide ahead of the cast reunion
ONE of the most exciting parts of Line of Duty was the real police lingo that punctuated the relentless chasing of bent coppers.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:10:57 +0000
Primark website to launched this month and hint at brand new ‘click and collect’ service
The new web page, which is due to launch in March, will allow customers to see what clothes are in stores right now.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:32:23 +0000
Loveholidays launches holiday deals in Easter sale from £102pp - How to get yours
Loveholidays has launched an Easter sale with holidays from £102pp, here's how you can grab a bargain holiday.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
New play by Fermanagh playwright set to premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Belfast-based Enniskillen writer and director Kat Woods is to premiere her new play at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:16:58 +0000
Prison sentence for man, 44 who damaged BMW cars
A man has been give a three-month prison sentence for two counts of criminal damage.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:33:58 +0000
Line of Duty reunion: Adrian Dunbar was cooking with gas well before Ted Hastings
ADRIAN Dunbar has entertained in theatres, in films and on television – but his Ted Hastings character in hit show Line of Duty has been a highlight of his 40-year career.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:14:27 +0000
PSNI reissue appeal for witnesses following fatal crash in Fermanagh
Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield are reissuing their appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision (RTC) in Lisnaskea on Friday, March 4.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
UFU presidential team discusses proposed changes to farming policy
The Ulster Farmers’ Union Presidential team discussed a range of major issues affecting farmers at the annual President’s Area Meeting in Enniskillen recently.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:13:29 +0000
Fermanagh driver was moving car to free car park when stopped by police
A man who was drink-driving with no lights on his car at 4am has been disqualified from driving.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:33:44 +0000
Let's pull the plug on letting the 'brain drain' continue
Young people are leaving Fermanagh in their droves – but what if it didn’t have to be that way?

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:15:32 +0000
Homes for Ukraine programme: All you need to know about UK's new scheme
Michael Gove told MPs there will be no limit to the number of Ukrainians who can benefit from the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:08:29 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Gifts for the garden you can buy your mum, grandma and mother-in-law
Here's a roundup of Mother's Day gifts for the nature and wildlife lover in your life.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Musical Theatre to bring Dolly Parton musical to Ardhowen
Local theatre company Fermanagh Musical Theatre (FMT) has recently announced that it will bring the blood-pumpin’ Dolly Parton-inspired show ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ to the Ardhowen Theatre this summer, running from August 17 to 20.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:42:29 +0000
Sleeping Enniskillen man found in car was over twice the legal limit
An Enniskillen man has been disqualified from driving after he was found asleep in a car by an off-duty police officer.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Far Caspian shares new track ‘Come Down And Waste With Me’
Fermanagh alternative artist Far Caspian (AKA Joel Johnston) has shared the deluxe edition of debut album ‘Ways To Get Out’, out now via Tiny Library Recs / AllPoints.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:49:55 +0000
Free school meals could yet be back on the table
Free School Meals for all children may be back on the table after the Department for Education confirmed a review is under way on this and Uniform Grant eligibility.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:20:23 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh now has the highest average house price
The Fermanagh and Omagh Council District area now has Northern Ireland's (NI) highest average house price, with the latest data showing that local house prices rose by close to 25 per cent in the final months of 2021, pushing local property prices fa...

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Celebrations in Fivemiletown
The Fivemiletown Coronavirus Response Group recently hosted a dinner and get together to mark its efforts during the pandemic.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Flytipping increases along Colebrooke River
A local angler has raised his concerns regarding flytipping along the banks of the Colebrooke River near Maguiresbridge, saying that there’s “hardly a 20-yard stretch” without any plastic waste.



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