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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:08:42 +0100
Road closed following crash in Fermanagh village
Motorists are advised that Main Street, Derrylin is currently closed due to a road traffic collision in the area this morning (August 18).

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:34:00 +0100
Junior Parkrun delight as Fermanagh kids get active again
Back in action since early January following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Broadmeadow Junior Parkrun is all about encouraging young people to get active in a sociable environment.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:15:39 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:18:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Traders’ street obstructions sees clash over goods delivery
A LARGELY signed petition was received by the Enniskillen Urban Council at its meeting on Tuesday last, as follows.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Tyrone man involved in 'horseplay' fined for disorderly behaviour
'Horseplay' in a shop in Tempo has led to a man's conviction for disorderly behaviour.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Mining costs row rumbles on as councillors debate issue
An Independent member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council believes Chief Constable Simon Byrne’s position is untenable, following what he described as a PSNI ‘solo run’ shift around escorting explosives services.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:40:00 +0100
Artist Maria currently exhibiting work with Hambly & Hambly at Ardhowen Theatre
Artist Maria Noonan-McDermott is currently exhibiting a collection of works at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen through a collaboration between Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Fermanagh gallery, Hambly & Hambly.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Summer has begun for Fermanagh Eurospar shopper thanks to £7K giveaway
Enniskillen shopper Anthony Devine has been named as one of the lucky winners of a retail giveaway which took place throughout June.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:09:23 +0100
Fermanagh driver stopped at checkpoint was an uninsured provisional licence holder
A driver stopped by police at a checkpoint in Irvinestown has been convicted of a series of driving offences.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:08:00 +0100
ReLove Community Market: Success continues for Enniskillen market
The organiser of the monthly ReLove community market is "overwhelmed" by the market's success.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:11:00 +0100
One year driving ban for Ederney man caught with no licence or insurance
A man who had his driving licence revoked due to a risk of reoffending was caught driving by police, a court has heard.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:18:55 +0100
Tesco strips out traditional feature in major overhaul as angry customers start petition
Tesco has said the move is due to a “lack of customer demand”.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:57:00 +0100
South West College unveil three funded scholarships
A new scholarship programme launched by South West College (SWC) will help students from the local area further their education.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:18:00 +0100
Find a magical fairy sanctuary at the Cladagh Glen and Marble Arch Caves
The Marble Arch Caves are launching a a brand new family fun activity at the end of August.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Lilley’s Centra Enniskillen in the running for title at UK Awards
Lilley’s Centra Drumlyon in Enniskillen has been shortlisted in the ‘Food to Go Retailer of the Year’ category at the 2022 Retail Industry Awards.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:25:00 +0100
Tom Elliott calls for Michelle O'Neill to step back from politics or withdraw comment on IRA
"Michelle O'Neill should withdraw 'no alternative' comments or step back from her political role," the UUP MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone has said following controversial comments made by Sinn Féin's Vice-President Michelle O'Neill in a radio interv...

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:54:00 +0100
Two Fermanagh and Omagh dentists taking on new adult NHS patients
Only two dentists in the Fermanagh and Omagh area are taking on new adult NHS patients, stark new research has revealed.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Relative of former resident calls for an independent inquiry
A relative of a former Valley Nursing Home resident has called for an independent inquiry into the circumstances of the closure, stating this is the only way to get to the truth

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Brian was always on hand to help others
The news that Brian Wilson, formerly of Glenall, Irvinestown and in recent years at Lowstherstown Court, had passed away on Tuesday, July 19, was received with profound sadness.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cost of Living: ‘It’s been a long journey but I’m looking forward to becoming debt-free’
A woman who left her husband after suffering domestic and financial abuse has spoken of her hopes of becoming debt-free soon.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh artist Claire is ready for fresh and inspirational art energies
Multi-talented Fermanagh creative Claire Falconer has experienced a lot of change recently.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Direct answers on patient transfers not fully provided by Health Trusts
Two Health and Social Care Trusts responsible for the majority of Valley Nursing Home patients at the time of its closure in Clogher have snubbed direct questions around the management of transfer and relocation.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:42:56 +0100
LIVE BLOG: All Ireland Junior Final Replay: Fermanagh Ladies v Antrim Ladies
Fermanagh take on Antrim in the All Ireland Junior Football Championship Replay at the Athletic Grounds

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
The upcoming Honey Show is a highlight for Beekeepers
When weather and forage are synchronised, what happens in our apiaries is amazing, writes Ethel Irvine of Fermanagh Beekeepers’ Association in her latest bee report.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Valley Nursing Home closure report slammed as ‘demonstrably inadequate’
Almost two weeks after the Department of Health was approached to provide a report from a ‘Lessons Learned’ review conducted into the Valley Nursing Home closure and transfer of residents to other facilities, it was finally published on August 3.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Local farm walk will discuss options under latest EFS grant
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus is to host a farm walk which will focus on the creation and management of options available under the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Up and coming generation impress at Fermanagh County Show
Thousands of entries were received by Fermanagh County Show for the Schoolchildren’s section from children of primary and post-primary schools across the county.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Musical Theatre to bring Dolly Parton musical to Ardhowen
Local theatre company Fermanagh Musical Theatre (FMT) are excited to be entertaining audiences once again as they bring their long-awaited production of the Dolly Parton show, ‘9 to 5 – The Musical’, to Enniskillen next week.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
This month is an excellent time for reseeding
Many farmers have been using the excellent weather conditions this week for reseeding.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Superior poultry winners named at Fermanagh County Show
There was keen interest in the poultry section, which attracted plenty of admirers on the Wednesday of Fermanagh County Show.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cost of living: Help ‘desperately needed’ as people struggle with bills
A ‘workaround’ is being sought to ensure that people in Northern Ireland do not miss out on a £400 payment in the autumn to help with energy costs because there is no functioning government in the province, a Stormont minister has said.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Crowds gather for Fermanagh Royal Black parade in Maguiresbridge
The sun shone in Maguiresbridge last Saturday afternoon, August 6, as approximately 35 Royal Black Institution preceptories, accompanied by as many bands, paraded through the village to commemorate the 1689 Battle of Newtownbutler.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:44:00 +0100
Fermanagh sunflower field in full bloom for charity
You don’t need to imagine how thousands of sunflowers basking in the Fermanagh sun will look this month – all you need to do is visit Lappin’s Vegetable Farm to see them for yourself.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
New barrier placed at Enniskillen car park to stop overnight stays
A new barrier has been recently erected at the Round O in Enniskillen in what appears to be a bid to enforce no overnight stays in the area.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Human connections invite us all to have a say on the possible Ireland of the future
While driving to Belfast last Saturday morning, I listened to a radio interview with the Dublin gaelic footballer Bernard Brogan, who revealed one of the stories behind the management style of Jim Gavin.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:54:38 +0100
Fermanagh weather: Warning issued for thunderstorms
Following the extreme heat warning that has been issued for this weekend, the Met Office has today (Friday) issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from Sunday.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh tribute: Late young mum Jenny celebrated as a loving soul
Tributes have been paid to the late mother-of-one Jenny Kavanagh, hailed as a free and adventurous soul who “always tried to help people”.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Algae prompts a toxic water warning at Fermanagh lake
The public are being advised to avoid contact with lake water at Muckross, Kesh following the discovery of high concentrations of blue-green algae which could cause “stomach upsets or severe illness to humans and death to animals”.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:57:28 +0100
UK weather: Heatwave sparks warning issued to anyone using a fan to sleep
As Brits grapple with sizzling heat attention turns to sleeping, many will opt for a bedside fan to help drift off in boiling temperatures.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:45:00 +0100
SEFF pays tribute to murdered men on 50th anniversary
South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) has paid tribute to three soldiers – Harry Creighton, Errol Gordon and David Wynne – upon the 50th anniversary of their murders on August 7, 1972 in Fermanagh.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:36:44 +0100
Section 44 health and safety at work act heatwave: Your rights amid Met Office warning
Drought could be declared for some parts of England on Friday, as the country bakes in another heatwave.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:32:35 +0100
Boris Johnson told to 'wake up' as UK energy bills could cost two months' wages in 2023
Average take home pay after tax will be £2,054 a month in 2023, so two months’ worth will be less than the £4,200 predicted cost of energy bills.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:30:32 +0100
Perseid Meteor Shower: Where to see the shower this week
The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in the early hours of Saturday.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh farming: Fermanagh area is top in the UK for Agriculture
The Fermanagh and Omagh local authority region is the area across the UK most dominated by the Agriculture industry, new research has revealed.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:17:22 +0100
Police close Belfast road as NIFRS tackle gorse fire
The PSNI have closed a main road due to ongoing gorse fires.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:48:00 +0100
Covid-19 Northern Ireland: 20 more Covid deaths recorded
Despite some people declaring the Covid-19 pandemic to be over, many people across Northern Ireland are continuing to die as a direct result of Covid-19 related illnesses.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man Mickey Mac’s legacy continues on at ‘Ray of Hope’ weekend
‘Ray of Hope’ (Mickey Mac’s Memorial Weekend) – a now annual community event hosted in memory of the late Mickey McPhillips – starts this Friday night, August 12, in Newtownbutler.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:20:00 +0100
What's on at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
The Ardhowen has two fantastic new workshops coming up as part of its busy programme of events for the whole community. Join Mary McGuigan for a Step Dancing workshop for adults on Saturday, August 13 at 10am to learn the steps from the dance called ...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:08:50 +0100
Fermanagh poetry and spoken word event ‘The Thing Itself’ to return
‘THE Thing Itself’ – a night dedicated to showcasing spoken word and poetry – will return to Enniskillen next Friday, August 19 with headline performances from acclaimed poets Stephen Murphy and Cat Brogan, along with a poetry open mic.



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