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Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Enniskillen-Sligo Greenway is ‘a golden tourism opportunity’
THE opportunities are endless for an Enniskillen to Sligo Greenway, and now is the the time for representatives on both sides of the Border to push for it to become a reality – that’s according to a Leitrim county councillor.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh's Aisling Centre launches Covid-19 wellbeing programme
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen is offering a free, live, virtual wellbeing programme during February and March.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Jobs at risk in Enniskillen as online giant Asos buys Topshop and Topman
ONE of the most familiar brands on the High Street will likely no longer have a presence in Enniskillen.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Foster and DUP support drops in latest poll
A LUCID Talk poll has revealed a significant loss of support for the DUP, which has seen support for the party slump to the lowest it has been for 20 years.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh people encouraged to take training by Ohana Zero Suicide
OHANA ZERO suicide has launched its Twenty2Zero campaign to break the stigma associated with suicide and encourage open conversations.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to one of Fermanagh's oldest residents
One of Fermanagh’s oldest residents has passed away in her 106th year.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:06:00 +0000
Joe Pat Prunty: Tributes from across Ireland for Fermanagh man
A SEA of tributes have been flowing this week from all across the island of Ireland to the late Joe Pat Prunty; a father, innovator, and a man who more than made his mark on Irish football – quite literally, with Prunty Pitches up and down the i...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Residents of housing development in Fermanagh still waiting for roads resolution
Residents of Drumclay Court, Enniskillen are still waiting for the road around the housing development to be finished after they raised concerns in February last year of large potholes and raised manholes putting drivers at risk of damaging their veh...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh woman leads electric bike racing team in Bath
A FERMANAGH woman is leading an electric motorcycle road racing team at her university as they push for more opportunities to race electric bikes in events across the world.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Donation to Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital
The Western Trust’s Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital gratefully acknowledges a kind donation of two Nintendo Switch Games - Spyro and Super Mario Odyssey from Sarah Leonard from Belleek.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:11:38 +0000
25 most commonly searched questions while schools are shut
Here are 25 of the most common questions that children, and parents, are asking - from science and English language to history. 

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:08:41 +0000
M&S, Waitrose, Asda, Tesco and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000
Tributes to Fermanagh woman who played her part in WW2
THE late Rita Hamilton (96), a former Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) driver, was an inspiration to many and will be remembered as a "very independent" and "respectable lady".

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:01:44 +0000
Coronavirus: NI citizens to be fined for crossing the Border without a reasonable excuse
From Monday (February 8), Northern Ireland citizens will be fined €100 if they cross the Border without a reasonable excuse.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Stand up to the bullies who say we cannot disagree with what they tell us about Covid
Today’s the day for me. I’m booked in to have my Covid vaccination, now that the scheme has reached my age group. And I’m OK with having the jab.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:52:35 +0000
Coronavirus:Over 300 thousand vaccines administered in NI
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the continuing progress on Covid-19 vaccination, with the number of vaccines administered in Northern Ireland climbing past the 300,000 mark.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:50:18 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Another death brings total to 80
The Department of Health's daily updat today, Friday, has shown there was one further Covid-19 related death reported in Fermanagh and Omagh bringing the total to 80.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:29:45 +0000
Fermanagh man handed suspended sentence for one-punch attack
A COUNTY Fermanagh man has been handed a suspended prison sentence for a “classic single-blow” attack, which had catastrophic consequences for the male victim.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Charlie’s bar in Enniskillen hosts live virtual gigs to lift spirits
WITH the aim of lifting people’s spirits during the lockdown while also supporting NI musicians, Charlie’s bar in Enniskillen are hosting a series of live virtual gigs.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:19:19 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: Fermanagh and Omagh council opens Book of Condolence
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has opened an online Book of Condolence in memory of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, who passed away recently.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Cross-party condolences for former councillor Robert Donaldson
THE Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Diana Armstrong, has led the Chamber in tributes to former Democratic Unionist Councillor Robert Donaldson, who passed away last week.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:55:16 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: NISRA figures see further increase in deaths
There were nine Covid-19 related deaths up until January 29 reported in Fermanagh and Omagh by NISRA in their latest figures.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:13:00 +0000
With £430million left to spend, the people of Fermanagh give their opinions on where Stormont should spend the money
STORMONT has £430 million of its budget still unspent in this financial year.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:44:25 +0000
Trade unionist and Fermanagh singer-songwriter to support local foodbank
Davy Kettyles, former Enniskillen councillor, and now a Belfast-based singer-songwriter, is supporting Enniskillen Food Bank this week by donating ‘The Humanity album’ download and recording a mini-gig to be posted on his Facebook page at 7pm Fri...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh principal welcomes clarity on GCSE and A-Level grading
A principal in Enniskillen has welcomed changes to the GCSE and A- Level classifications in light of the continued Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:07:52 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: latest rules on cash payments
Major supermarket retailers have issued an update on payment methods.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Owner of Fermanagh care home set for rebrand
RESIDENTIAL, dementia and nursing care provider Runwood Homes, the owner of a number of care homes across Northern Ireland – including Meadow View Senior Living in Enniskillen – is rebranding, The Impartial Reporter understands.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:25:01 +0000
Fermanagh nature reserve closed due to land slip
A popular Fermanagh nature reserve is currently closed to the public following a land slip.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
ALL the main parties sitting on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have paid tribute to the late Captain Sir Tom Moore on his passing – with the exception of Sinn Fein.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Fermanagh man charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis
A 19-year-old man is facing charges of drug possession and resisting police.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:15 +0000
Enniskillen man stabbed in Dublin attack
An Enniskillen man is recovering in hospital in Dublin after being stabbed several times in a brutal attack.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh's Adrian Dunbar travels coast to coast in new Channel 5 travel series
Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, a two-part series where the Enniskillen actor reconnects with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland, airs on Thursday, February 4 at 8pm on Channel 5. The series was produced b...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:20:29 +0000
Coronavirus: Pandemic payment agreed for students
Almost 40,000 students studying in Northern Ireland will receive a £500 Covid Disruption Payment, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:21:53 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Lowest cases in NI recorded for third day
There were 14 positive Covid-19 cases reported in Fermanagh and Omagh Council area on the Department of Health's daily update today, Thursday.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:26:30 +0000
GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:59:19 +0000
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh issue appeal for missing man
POLICE have issued a public appeal about a missing man who has not been seen since Tuesday.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:10:07 +0000
Brexit: "Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced"
Brexit’s contentious Northern Ireland Protocol “cannot work”, and must be replaced, First Minister Arlene Foster has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:15:41 +0000
Netflix announce new TV series and Films coming in February
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for February, with more still to come throughout the month.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:37:09 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines in Fermanagh this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:38:15 +0000
Western Trust Chief Executive announces retirement
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Chief Executive Dr. Anne Kilgallen has announced her plan to retire this summer.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:49:07 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Positive cases continue to fall
The effects of the Covid-19 lockdown are well and truly being seen in the latest figures from the Department of Health on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:56:07 +0000
Fermanagh roads re-opened following clean-up of animal waste spillage
Roads in the Lisnaskea area have now been re-opened following the clean-up of a spillage of animal waste which occurred on Monday (February 1).

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:47:32 +0000
Fermanagh man who breached bail remanded in custody
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who breached his bail conditions as well as Covid-19 restrictions has been remanded in custody.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Lidl Northern Ireland on the hunt for kids with bags of style to design new recycled shopping bags
LIDL Northern Ireland is calling on budding young artists across the region to unleash their inner Picasso and create an eye-catching design to feature on the retailer’s brand-new reusable shopping bags, made from 100 per cent recycled plastic.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:09:05 +0000
Tougher penalties in place for mobile phone use while driving
 Legislation brought forward by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to increase penalty points and fines for those using a hand-held mobile phone while driving comes into effect today (3 February 2021) for all motorists in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:45:00 +0000
Bail refused for man who allegedly tried to strangle partner
A 33-year-old man has been remanded in custody after a judge refused to grant him bail following an alleged domestic violence incident at a house in Enniskillen.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:21:00 +0000
Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton
THERE has been widespread sadness following the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:29:00 +0000
Irish natural honey full of 'powerful' antioxidants
WHEN we are shopping for our groceries, we will no doubt walk down the aisles which offer a wide range of jams, conserves and honey – but what type of honey do you buy?

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:18:35 +0000
Fermanagh roads closed for clean up of animal waste spillage
Roads in the Lisnaskea area have been closed due to the spillage of animal waste which requires "specialist environmental health expertise to deal with the clean-up".

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Newcastle-based Fermanagh singer writes about the impact of bullying in emotional new song
FERMANAGH singer-songwriter Jozef Michael Rigo has recently released his deeply personal and emotional second single.



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