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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Lisnaskea Mart
A SEASONAL entry of stock met a flying trade at the weekly Tuesday sale in Lisnaskea Mart on January 26, with pre-registered buyers and strict social distancing ringside.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh bassist urges people to support the production of live music
FERMANAGH bassist Richard Ireson has been playing for almost 50 years, having started performing when he was in his teens. With gigs now non-existent due to the pandemic, Richard has been using his time in lockdown to write and record music. Here he ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:23:36 +0000
Man did not know insurance payments had stopped
A 34-year-old man did not know the insurance payments on his vehicle had been cancelled when he was spoken to by police, a court has heard.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:21:09 +0000
30 year old was growing cannabis to self medicate
Two cannabis plants which were growing in a house in Newtownbutler were to help with pain relief Enniskillen Magistrates Court was told.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:07:15 +0000
Fermanagh man's car was sliding from side to side on rural road
A 19-year-old man has been convicted of a series of motoring offences at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:19:17 +0000
Council approve new infrastructure for Enniskillen
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has approved a major river crossing in Enniskillen which will be carried out by SGN Natural Gas as part of multi-million pounds investment in new energy infrastructure delivering natural gas to homes and busine...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:20:07 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Council area has lowest rate of positive cases in NI
Fermanagh and Omagh recorded the lowest number of positive Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland according to the Department of Health's daily update.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh artist Caitlín Gallagher turns chaos into creativity
ARTIST Caitlín Gallagher hails from Belcoo, and describes her artistic style as "chaotic" and "ethereal". Here, she speaks to The impartial Reporter about her influences and her future plans.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh farrier on how his job has changed over the years
THE farrier's job hasn’t changed much over the years, despite the fact that the way we as humans use horses and donkeys has changed quite significantly.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Musical Memories: Still crazy about AC/DC
Name: Stephen Tummon

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:11:52 +0000
Fermanagh quartet plead not guilty over alleged blackmail plot
Four people are to stand trial in relation to an alleged blackmail plot, in which £27,000 was paid out, beginning with an initial “fee” to secure the release of a lorry held at docks, but followed by more demands for cash.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:35:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Western Trust delivers over 35,000 vaccines
As of February 5, 2021, over 35,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been delivered to people across the three Vaccine Centres and Care Home Sector by the Western Health and Social Care Trust health professionals, which equates to over 10 per cent of the popul...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:57 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Five new cases of virus recorded
The Department of Health's daily update shows there were 28 new cases on coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh over the weekend. 5 of these cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, this marks the first time since October 1 for cases in Fermanagh and...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Children in Care: Western Trust has highest number of kids on protection register
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) region has the highest number of children on the Child Protection Register in Northern Ireland, according to a recent report issued by the Department of Health.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mental Health waiting times: Rise in patients waiting for therapy
THE number of people waiting for a first appointment for adult psychologist therapies in the Western Trust has steadily increased in the past two calendar years.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Row at Fermanagh and Omagh Council over nurses payment
An Ulster Unionist Councillor has dismissed claims medical staff are unhappy with the £500 pandemic payment agreed by the Minister for Health, against ongoing NHS salary disputes, contending discontent only appears to exist in areas represented b...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Scout leaders recognised with awards
A NUMBER of Scout leaders in Fermanagh have been recognised with awards for their dedication to the organisation.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:25:22 +0000
Belturbet: Post-mortems to be carried out after two bodies found
Post-mortem examinations are to be carried out following the discovery of two bodies at a house in Co Cavan.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:28:49 +0000
Appeal for witnesses after 'hit and run' crash in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses in relation to a "hit and run" road traffic collision which occurred on the Letterboy Road, Ederney at approximately 3.30pm on Friday, February 5.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +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.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Tributes to 'big-hearted' Tyrone tractor fan Dessie
KIND-HEARTED Dessie Armstrong will be remembered for his big personality and love of vintage tractors, said his family, who were paying tribute following his passing last week.

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.



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