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Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
South West College set to host global sustainability leaders
South West College (SWC) has announced that it will host delegates from 26 countries as part of an International Passive House Association (iPHA) camp taking place at its Erne Campus in Enniskillen from Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:06:54 +0100
Disqualified Fermanagh driver warned he will go to prison if found behind the wheel of a car again
Police on mobile patrol at Lisnaskea stopped a car being driven by an uninsured and disqualified driver, a court has heard.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:03:38 +0100
Trial for Enniskillen man who denies perverting justice by false rape claim
An Enniskillen man is to stand trial on a charge of perverting the course of justice after allegedly falsely claiming to have been raped.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:08:00 +0100
SEFF's community allotments open day in Fermanagh
The wet weather didn’t put a dampener on (South East Fermanagh Foundation) SEFF’s community allotments open day as more than 150 people came out to enjoy the demonstrations and displays at the event hosted on Saturday, July 23 at the allotment on...

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh company Balcas celebrating 60 years with charity fundraisers
This month, August, heralds the beginning of a yearlong celebration of ‘Balcas at 60’.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:31:32 +0100
Cost of living crisis: Iceland is giving £30 vouchers away to pensioners
Iceland has announced it will be giving pensioners a £30 voucher to help assist with the rising cost of living.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Councillors divided over PSNI not charging private companies for escorting explosives
A voting pattern at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has shown the Ulster Unionist Party diverged on some issues around the controversial PSNI move not to charge private companies for the escorting of explosives.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Great fun had by all at Forthill Park picnic
SOME light rain failed to dampen the spirits of those who attended the ‘Hats off to the Forthill’ event last Friday (July 29), as many enjoyed an afternoon of fun at the picturesque park in the heart of Enniskillen.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Councillor warns that mental health services ‘delays or inaction will cost lives’
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is ramping up action around ongoing issues of service provision in the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust), particularly in respect of mental health support for both adults and young people.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh County Show: Simply magnificent display of flowers, fruit and vegetables
The weather conditions in Fermanagh were obviously ideal for growing flowers, fruit and vegetables as there was a magnificent display at Fermanagh County Show this week.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh: Coroner's opinion sought on multiple deaths after care home closure
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to continue to seek answers and accountability around serious concerns over the closure of the Valley Nursing Home.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Councillors open Book of Condolence for late Lord David Trimble
A Book of Condolence has been opened by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council following the death of Lord David Trimble, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Award gardens lauded as a ‘blooming success’
Irvinestown Fairs and Markets Trustees organised ‘Irvinestown Best Kept Garden Awards’ this year in conjunction with the Lady of the Lake Festival to recognise and celebrate residents who take pride in their gardens and outside spaces.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh kids' mental health boosted by cross-community fun
A recent summer scheme organised by a local teacher has been hailed a success, with the scheme, organised by Adrian McGurn, focusing primarily on physical health, mental health and wellbeing.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:03:00 +0100
Fermanagh County Show: £2,250 prize money in suckler and heifer championships awarded
The eagerly awaiedt result from Fermanagh County Show yesterday (Wednesday) was from the inaugural Suckler Cow Classic and Breeding Heifer Derby.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh County Show Foodhall stands and delivers top quality fayre
A vast array of local produce and homemade goods were on offer at the Fermanagh County Show Food Hall, with producers from across the district and beyond tempting visitors with their goods as they perused the stands.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
PSNI not told of drug use incident at Roscor Youth Village by Extern or WHSCT
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has confirmed it was “satisfied” with Extern’s handling of an incident at Roscor Youth Village in which a number of servi1ce-users were caught taking drugs, despite this not being reporte...

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man's shock as up to 100 tyres dumped at forestry sites
A man and his wife were left shocked and disappointed while out walking their dog in a forest not far from their home when they came across up to 100 tyres dumped across two sites last Sunday.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Free fitness challenge at Castle Coole
As part of its ‘come out and play’ summer programming, the National Trust in Fermanagh is working in partnership with Pulse Fitness Gym to offer an hour of fun sporting activities at Castle Coole, Enniskillen this month.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Family come to Fermanagh to scatter parents’ ashes on Lough Erne
It is not always possible to fulfil the wishes of those who passed away, but one family were able to do this, with far flung family crossing the world to come to Fermanagh to complete their late parents’ wishes.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:45:55 +0100
Number of Fermanagh businesses impacted by lack of water
A number of businesses in Enniskillen are reporting that they have no water this morning, with many unable to open or having to push back their opening time until the issue is resolved. Follow our live blog for updates.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:26:27 +0100
Man arrested in Fermanagh on suspicion of intent to supply Class-B drugs
A man has been arrested by police today, Friday, August 5, on suspicion of drug offences following the search of a property in Belcoo.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh football legend 'Busty' was a gentleman
Tributes have poured in from across the football community for Gerard ‘Busty’ McClintock, a gentleman both on and off the pitch, who passed away on Wednesday from cancer.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:10:00 +0100
Enniskillen man repeatedly filled up and drove away from pumps without paying
A man who drove off from fuel pumps on four occasions in the space of two weeks without paying has been given a suspended sentence.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:05:00 +0100
Fermanagh events: What's on at the Ardhowen, Enniskillen?
This week at the Ardhowen, Just Stage It Academy present the fun musical ‘Annie KIDS’, performed by a local cast of youngsters who successfully auditioned to take part in a weeklong workshop with the international award-winning school of performi...

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Out of order charge points in Fermanagh see electric vehicles stuck
An electric vehicle (EV) owner has highlighted how a number of EV charging points available in the Fermanagh area are out of order and awaiting replacement, leaving many people stuck, particularly tourists.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh playwright and producer join forces to make new comedy series
Two Fermanagh natives, a producer and a playwright – both award-winning in their fields – have joined forces to create a comedy series set in their home county.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh playwright Kat Woods' new play set to debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Award-winning Fermanagh playwright Kat Woods is bringing her newest play, ‘Birds of Passage in the Half Light’ (inset), to the Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh, from August 16 to 29 as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Royal Black Institution set for parade in Maguiresbridge
The Fermanagh Royal Black commemoration will take place this Saturday, August 6 in Maguiresbridge, with a service and parade.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen BT workers join historic strike action
BT workers in Enniskillen joined colleagues across the UK last Friday and Monday on strike against real-term pay cuts.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Shock and anger as Sliabh Beagh Arts trail is wrecked by vandals
Sliabh Beagh Arts and the local community of The Knocks area of Fermanagh have been left devastated following the wanton destruction of artworks that were displayed along the Lough Lea Arts Trail.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:02:53 +0100
Fermanagh man treated bail conditions ‘with disdain’, says judge
A Rosslea man has been refused bail following a breach of bail conditions which prohibited him from contacting the alleged victim in the case against him.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:02:03 +0100
Praise as bilingual signage erected in Enniskillen as part of the Public Realm Scheme
New bilingual signage has been erected in Enniskillen town centre as part of the Public Realm Scheme.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:28:34 +0100
Alliance candidate steps away from the party and politics
Matt Beaumont, an Alliance Party candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, has announced he has left the party and taken a step back from politics.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
National Trust Fermanagh: Windows of two Florence Court buildings broken
The National Trust Fermanagh is appealing for witnesses after the windows of two buildings were smashed at Florence Court.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:38:07 +0100
Fermanagh ceramic artist's talent showcased at Strule Arts Centre
The final preparations are being put in place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, for the annual celebration of August Craft Month 2022 which this year will showcase two exceptional craftsmen, Fermanagh native ceramicist Padraig Drugan and Des Cullen.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:21:41 +0100
Poll shows that Fermanagh and Omagh householders are quite avid recyclers
According to a recent poll on recycling in Northern Ireland, eight out of 10 householders in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area are happy with how the Council has asked them to recycle.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:08:30 +0100
Ulster Fleadh committee slams pro-IRA chanting
Following the emergence of a video showing the singing of pro-IRA chants in a bar in Dromore, the Ulster Fleadh Executive Committee has come out in strong condemnation of the contents of the video.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:52:36 +0100
Missing Fermanagh man may have travelled to Germany
The family of missing Fermanagh man Frank McCaughey (29) are still appealing for information as to his whereabouts, with police now believing that he may have travelled to Germany from Denmark.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:06:11 +0100
Availability of Covid-19 lateral flow tests has been extended
The availability of lateral flow testing for people with Covid-19 symptoms has been extended into this month, August.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
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Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:54:00 +0100
Late Mickey McPhillips to be remembered in 'Ray of Hope' weekend
After many months of hard work, the line-up for this year's 'Ray of Hope' (Mickey Mac's Memorial Weekend) in Newtownbutler is now official.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:12:20 +0100
Police find woman asleep in her car after night out
A Co. Down woman who had come up to Enniskillen to meet and stay with friends ended up sleeping in her car following a disagreement.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:08:27 +0100
Man’s breach of restraining order leads to prison term
A five-month prison sentence has been given to a man convicted of breaching a restraining order.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:26:26 +0100
HMRC urges married couples to check if they're eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim
Married couples or people in civil partnerships can share their personal tax allowances.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen welcomed TEDx talks
The famous red TED dot was centre stage in the Ardhowen Theatre recently when local woman Emma Weaver brought TEDx to Enniskillen.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:20:12 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:23:52 +0100
Fermanagh has never been more prosperous
WHILE the Dublin Press is wailing over the sorry plight of the farmers in the South, who have in many instances no crops to save – and for those that have, there is no means of saving it – the farmers of the North are having a very prosperous sea...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:26:21 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: Children enjoy a great summer buzz
THE BAWNACRE Centre at Irvinestown was a hive of activity on Tuesday afternoon when more than 1,000 children created a terrific buzz about the place.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:29:02 +0100
UK ‘set to enter recession’ as stagflation warning returns for first time in 50 years
A report has warned the UK is set to enter a recession which will hit millions of the most vulnerable households up and down the UK.



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