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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:07:00 +0100
Bail refused for man who breached restraining order
A man who breached his restraining order after he was found in a house he was prohibited from being within 10 metres of has had bail refused.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:48:00 +0100
Acclaimed Leitrim poet Stephen Murphy set to perform at FLive
As part of this year’s Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) programme, acclaimed Leitrim poet Stephen Murphy will perform his latest work, ‘A Misty Morning on a Fermanagh Farm’ – the first time the poem will be performed in the county of its ...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:50:00 +0100
New data shows beef prices up by over 32p per kg in past year
Northern Ireland’s (NI) average prime cattle price during August was 423.5p/kg – an increase of 32.5p/kg from August, 2021, when the average prime cattle price was 391p/kg, the LMC has reported.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:32:46 +0100
Royal Mail to release special stamps in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mail has announced that four stamps that feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will be released in her memory.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:04:00 +0100
Man with no insurance or driving licence gets two-year driving ban
A man who attempted to avoid a police speed checkpoint by pulling in and entering a shop had no valid driving licence or insurance, a court has heard.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:22:37 +0100
Tyrone man accused of ramming police cars with tractor remanded in custody
A man charged with the attempted murder of two police men has been remanded in custody.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:35:48 +0100
Inquests into deaths of Co. Fermanagh woman and ex-partner to be held separately
An inquest into the death of a Co. Fermanagh woman will not be held simultaneously with that of the ex-partner who is believed to have killed her, a coroner has stressed.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:54:00 +0100
Obituary: Mrs. Maureen Elizabeth West (née Hall)
Mrs. Maureen Elizabeth West (née Hall) passed away peacefully at Millcroft Nursing Home in Enniskillen, on August 21.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:50:00 +0100
Outstanding work at Clogher Valley Show recognised with awards
Clogher Valley Agricultural Society has made a number of special awards in recognition of people and charities as a result of holding their Clogher Valley Show earlier this summer.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:50:00 +0100
Councillors express condolences for death of Vice-Chair's grandson
The Vice-Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has thanked his colleagues for their support following the tragic, unexpected death of his grandson, who had just become a father.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:50:00 +0100
Fintona man shares his experience of working in the pig industry
A local student from Harper Adams University is taking on a key role in the animal feed industry.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:21:00 +0100
Two week driving ban for chef who was driving her sister's car
A chef who was driving home from work when she was detected speeding was also uninsured in the car she was driving.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:11:00 +0100
Man warned he was on 'very thin ice' following driving convictions
A Newtownbutler man has been convicted of having no insurance and a defective tyre at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:10:00 +0100
Garrison Parish barbecue: Community helps raise funds for Tearfund and Rectory
Undeterred by rainy weather, more than 100 people from across the local community came together to enjoy food, fellowship and fun at a fundraising barbecue hosted by Garrison Parish Church at the Rectory recently.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh farmers investigate how beans can help lower feed costs
Farmers are investigating various ways of reducing the cost of purchased animal feeds.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Kesh singer Hollie (8) writes song to inspire other girls
An eight-year-old from Fermanagh has written and recorded a song with the hopes of inspiring other young girls with her lyrics.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:28:00 +0100
Fermanagh wedding: Wedding day was magical for Harry Potter fans Lesa and Daniel Verner
Surrounded by their family and friends, Lesa Moffitt married Daniel Verner on June 22 with an outdoor ceremony at Lavender Manor, Ballinamallard.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:31:35 +0100
Cost of living: Pound falls to all-time low against US Dollar
Experts warned the pound’s plunge towards parity with the dollar will send the cost of goods soaring even higher

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:51:00 +0100
Festival Lough Erne: Week-long celebration of Fermanagh Lakelands comes to a close
Festival Lough Erne – a celebration of the beautiful Fermanagh Lakelands and the extensive local product available in the area – came to a close on Sunday night after a week-long programme of events and activities.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:25:00 +0100
Rock the Lough to return to Enniskillen to kickstart 2023
Rock the Lough – a live music festival in aid of charity – is returning to Enniskillen early next year to kick off 2023 in style.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:50:00 +0100
Council to seek assurance of human rights compliance for discharged patients
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to write to the Western Health and Social Care Trust seeking assurances of human rights compliance in care package assessments for patients being discharged from hospital.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:50:00 +0100
Councillors concerned about Out-of-Hours GP response from Department
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voiced concerns over a response from the Department of Health after requesting clarification of measures taken to address a lack of Out-of-Hours GP cover in both Enniskillen and Omagh.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:45:00 +0100
King Charles III in Belfast: Fermanagh locals travel to see new monarch
Thousands of people, which included a number of people who travelled up from Co. Fermanagh, lined the streets of Belfast to catch a glimpse of the King and the Queen Consort on their visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday, September 13.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:24:38 +0100
Tyrone incident: Tractor rams police cars
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three police vehicles were substantially damaged during an incident in Fivemiletown in the early hours of Saturday, September 24.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:29:00 +0100
Council chair calls for transparency at Noah Donohoe protest
The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council addressed a ‘Justice for Noah Donohoe’ rally in Enniskillen on Saturday afternoon, and called for “absolute transparency” in relation to the case of Belfast teenager Noah (14), who died in unk...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:40:00 +0100
Recalling when Prince Charles charmed all on Fermanagh trip
WHILE millions of people all around the world on Monday saw the weight of his new duty – and the emotion of a son grieving his beloved mother – that was plain to see on the face of now King Charles III (right), many people here in Fermanagh were ...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:35:00 +0100
St.Kevin's College Prizegiving: Principal calls on students to be leaders
The prizegiving for St.Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea took place last Friday (September 23) and those present were encouraged by Principal Gary Kelly to be the next leaders in society.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:35:00 +0100
Fermanagh kids declutter their toys for good causes
A sister and brother, overloaded with toys, came up with a worthy idea to get rid of them and at the same time do something for charity.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:09:00 +0100
Stroke services at SWAH doing better than Altnagelvin – report
An audit by the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) from January to March, 2022, has shown stroke services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) are outperforming many of those at Altnagelvin.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:56:00 +0100
World Butchers' Challenge: Tyrone butcher recognised with top award
A local butcher who recently competed in the World Butchers’ Challenge in Sacramento, California, is delighted to have won a top accolade at the competition, which saw teams from 13 countries across the world compete.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:29:00 +0100
The Queen: Fr. Brian pays tribute to Her Majesty who had 'outstanding' faith
Father Brian D’Arcy met the late Queen on several occasions – in Northern Ireland, when she visited Ballinamallard in 2002 and Enniskillen in 2012, and also at events in England.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:15:00 +0100
The latest phase of Lisnaskea health centre to be completed in November, says Minister
The latest phase in the development of a new health and care centre in Lisnaskea is expected to be completed in November.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh folk join the crowds over in London to say farewell
THE Impartial Reporter spoke to some Fermanagh people who travelled to London to join with people from across the United Kingdom who wished to pay tribute to the late monarch, and to be part of the historic moment

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:57:00 +0100
Entrepreneurs celebrated as new businesses premises open in Enniskillen
Work appears to have begun at the former Costcutter site on The Diamond in Enniskillen, with The Impartial Reporter understanding that Gordons Chemist will open a franchise in the premises.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:21:00 +0100
Chris Farrell steps away from Munster duties amid ongoing French criminal case
Fivemiletown rugby player Chris Farrell has stepped back from involvement with Munster Rugby.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:55:00 +0100
Kyle Lafferty axed by Northern Ireland over social media video
Kyle Lafferty has been axed from Northern Ireland’s squad for their Nations League fixtures against Kosovo and Greece after a video emerged which appeared to show the Kilmarnock striker using sectarian language.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Feelings follow footsteps as Enniskillen churches unite to honour Queen’s legacy
Last Sunday evening saw peace-making in action in Enniskillen as a congregation gathered in St. Macartin’s Cathedral and crossed the road to St. Michael’s Church as part of a Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty, Queen E...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:45:00 +0100
National Moment of Reflection vigil held in Enniskillen
Members, family and friends of the County Fermanagh Royal Black Institution gathered on Sunday evening for a National Moment of Reflection vigil.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:34:00 +0100
Aisling Centre Cuilcagh Mountain dawn trek a great success
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to start a conversation about suicide and promote a worldwide message of Hope.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:45:00 +0100
UUP confirms that Roy Crawford to replace Councillor Thornton in the Enniskillen DEA
Fermanagh Ulster Unionist Association has confirmed that Enniskillen man Roy Crawford has been selected to replace Councillor Howard Thornton in the recently vacated UUP Enniskillen DEA seat.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:14:00 +0100
Fermanagh business owner calls for government help as their electricity bill doubles
A local business owner has said her electricity bill has increased by 100 per cent due to the ongoing price rises in energy, supplies and food.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:50:00 +0100
The whole world watched the funeral in London that was fit for The Queen
From the sight of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s remains being borne through the streets of London to Westminster Abbey on the Victorian State Gun Carriage, pulled along by 142 naval ratings, to that of her coffin quietly, gently sinking into the...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:20:00 +0100
Our children are special, but does our education system bring out creativity or kill it off?
The American writer, the late Gore Vidal didn’t mince his words when it came to his cynicism about U.S. society, when he said the country was “a hoax”.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Culture Night: Fermanagh groups hosting a range of arts and cultural forms
Culture Night – the UK and Ireland-wide initiative where local arts and cultural organisations, venues and public spaces usually open their doors to the public to host free entertainment, as part of a celebration of arts, heritage and culture – w...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:41:00 +0100
Balcas at 60: Fermanagh company celebrates with family fun day
The families of Balcas employees came together to celebrate the Fermanagh-based company's 60th anniversary year at a special Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 4.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:28:09 +0100
Organic Centre's Apple Day to be bigger and better than ever
The Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim are calling on the people of Fermanagh to visit for Apple Day - Harvest Festival, this Sunday, September 24.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:45:00 +0100
Aqua Legends programme to commence this month
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA), has organised an Aqua Legends programme commencing later this month at Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen and Omagh Leisure Complex.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh councillors continue pressing for answers over explosives escort costs
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are continuing to press for answers as to how the PSNI reversed its position not to charge for the escorting of explosives for the mining industry.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:20:50 +0100
Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi prices increase
Prices of common household items have risen by nearly two pounds at supermarket chain Morrisons in the past three months.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:03:59 +0100
Mini budget and income tax: 5 things Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has put an end to the top rate of income tax for the highest earners as he spent tens of billions of pounds in a “gamble” to increase growth during the cost-of-living crisis.



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