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Sun, 16 May 2021 18:10:00 +0100
Border clergyman Father Bernard ‘Benny’ Fitzpatrick is laid to rest
A POPULAR local clergyman was laid to rest last Monday, following an illness.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh locals mark 2021 Darkness Into Light
IN THE early hours of last Saturday morning, May 8, supporters of the Oak Healthy Living Centre's Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event in Lisnaskea, donned their yellow shirts and joined together from afar to greet the sunrise and a ne...

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh chef Glen is ready to cook up a storm at 28 at the Hollow
WITH 28 Darling St. soon to become 28 at the Hollow as the restaurant moves to new premises in Enniskillen, owner and head chef, Glen Wheeler, says the quality of food, service and hospitality will still be of the same high standard.

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Tourism in Fermanagh: Hotels expecting a busy summer after reopening
AS THE majority of the hospitality sector get ready for reopening next Monday week, May 24, it may feel like a bit of déjà vu for Joanne Walsh at the Lough Erne Resort.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Lisbellaw PS officially open new playground
LISBELLAW Primary School officially opened its new and improved lower playground on Friday, April 30 with a special appearance from a local sporting hero.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
PSNI treating damage to Fermanagh war memorial as a hate crime
POLICE in Fermanagh are investigating a hate crime following an overnight graffiti attack on an Enniskillen war memorial.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh couple criticises mixed-messaging over maternity appointments
AN ENNISKILLEN mother, who is expecting her second child, has expressed her dismay and confusion after her husband was not allowed to attend an antenatal appointment with her, despite guidance stating the contrary.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
St Kevin's College: New block of classrooms opened
THERE was great excitement in Lisnaskea last Friday as St. Kevin’s College opened a new £1.3 million block of classrooms and a Sixth Form centre.

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:40:01 +0100
Tesco, Iceland and Morrisons among supermarkets issuing urgent product recalls
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Vandals strike again at Ballinamallard walkway
LOCAL politicians and members of the community of Ballinamallard have shared their outrage at the wanton vandalism of a walkway on the outskirts of the village – the second such case to be reported in the past month.

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walk of the week: Belmore Forest - Pollnagollum Cave Walk
THIS week sees the start of a new semi-regular look at some of the local walks that are perfect to take in the beauty of Fermanagh, especially with a lovely summer fast approaching.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Anti-abortion posters near Enniskillen school slammed by parent
THE sight of anti-abortion posters in areas of Enniskillen has caused anger and upset to those who have seen them, with one poster’s placement very close to a primary school causing particular angst.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh boccia coach awarded Disability Sport NI’s Club Person of the Year
A FERMANAGH sports coach and volunteer says he is "surprised" and "humbled" to have been recognised with a Northern Ireland-wide award for his work within disability sport.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh care homes welcome relaxation of restrictions
The relaxation of visiting restrictions for care home residents has been welcomed across the board by care home residents, their families and staff.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:03:28 +0100
Edwin Poots elected as new DUP leader
Edwin Poots has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:50:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: We’re a long way from a proper acknowledgement of the pain and hurt of the past
Hardly a day goes past that you don’t see a post on social media from some group or other that begins with 'On this day' or something similar recording the anniversary of the death of someone in the Troubles.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Country music drive-in show a success at Necarne
COUNTRY music fans came out in droves to enjoy the first socially distanced live music event to be hosted at Castle Irvine, Necarne Estate.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:39:00 +0100
Your view: Castle Barracks a ‘cold house’ for Nationalist identity
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Fri, 14 May 2021 14:41:45 +0100
Fermanagh business owners warned to be vigilant of bogus Covid calls
Business owners have been warned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to be vigilant following a series of bogus phone calls.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:09:10 +0100
Fermanagh Crime: Police investigating series of thefts
Police in Enniskillen are investigating reports of the theft of a car, and thefts from a number of vehicles, in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday 13th May).

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:23:00 +0100
Jury unanimously clears Fermanagh man of sexual assault
A JURY has unanimously cleared a County Fermanagh man of a sexual assault charge, following a two-day trial.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
New Fermanagh tourism opportunities as lockdown eases
A NEW tourist attraction has recently launched in Enniskillen as tourism in Fermanagh starts to get back on its feet after a difficult year due to the pandemic.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:31:54 +0100
Royal Mail announce 'crucial' change to operations
The changes are designed to help Royal Mail reduce its environmental impact.

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:24:50 +0100
Covid-19: NISRA report lowest weekly number of deaths since August
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that two deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week May 1-7.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:46:21 +0100
PSNI discover cannabis gummy sweets during patrol
A police patrol in Newtownbutler has led to the discovery of gummy cannabis street.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen bypass: Praise as long-awaited £30m bypass approved
THE announcement by the Infrastructure Minister of her intention to proceed with the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme has been widely welcomed.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Oscar Wilde: Tourism project sees golden swallows adorn Enniskillen
LITTLE golden swallows have landed on a number of buildings in Enniskillen town centre as the first phase of Wilde Island Town (WIT): Home of the Happy Prince launched this week.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:08:08 +0100
BT to create 7,000 jobs as part of broadband rollout to 25 million homes
Philip Jansen said he will invest the money from a Government tax deduction in plugging homes into the fibre broadband network.

Thu, 13 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh greenway link to Sligo takes a step forward
A PROJECT that has been labelled as “a golden opportunity” for tourism has moved another step towards realisation.

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:00:34 +0100
Coronavirus: Latest easing of NI restrictions revealed
The Northern Ireland Executive has annouced the relaxation of some Covid-19 restrictions.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:28:32 +0100
Multiple arrests made following cross-Border police operation targeting rural crime
Multiple arrests were made in relation to a range of crimes following a cross-Border joint agency task force operation focusing on rural crime which took place yesterday evening (May 12).

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:13:20 +0100
Man charged for driving with no insurance and driving whilst banned
A MAN has been charged for driving with no insurance and driving whilst disqualified..

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Rotary Club awards Fermanagh young citizens
CELEBRATING the achievements and commitments of Fermanagh's inspiring youth, the Rotary Club of Enniskillen has hosted Young Citizen Awards, announcing the winners of the awards at a virtual ceremony via Zoom online meetings on Monday (May 10).

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh drug find: Judge rubbishes drug accused's account
A judge has rubbished the account put forward by a 34-year-old man charged in connection with a County Fermanagh cannabis factory.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Tenor set to perform in NI Opera’s latest online film series
IN THE coming weeks, performances by local Tenor Andrew Irwin are to feature across the new series of ‘Northern Songs’, produced by Northern Ireland Opera.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh family going the extra mile for Children's Heartbeat Trust
THE family of a little boy who was diagnosed prenatally with a large hole in his heart are going the extra mile to raise money for the Children's Heartbeat Trust, that provided them with support and resources during an "extremely traumatic time".

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:09:00 +0100
Fermanagh man denies attempted murder of police officer
A FERMANAGH man will stand trial in Belfast Crown Court later this year on a charge of attempting to murder a police officer in 2019.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh gin company expands into US
FERMANAGH-based spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery are continuing to expand, and have announced its launch into the US market.

Wed, 12 May 2021 20:32:16 +0100
Video: Making the headlines this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Workhouse Project: QMAC Construction Ltd appointed as contractor
A contractor has now been appointed for the Enniskillen Workhouse Project.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:05:23 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Victim ‘looking to divorce her husband’
LU NA McKinney, who drowned on a family boating holiday on Fermanagh’s Lough Erne four years ago, was looking at ways of divorcing her husband, Stephen, and returning to China with their two children, the court where he is on trial, accused of h...

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:52:12 +0100
McDonald's announce new rules for customers and tease return of popular items
With the re-opening plans in place, the business will turn its attention to the next phase of a return to the full McDonald’s experience.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:07:36 +0100
International Nurses Day: Exceptional work of Western Trust nurses praised
The work of nursing staff across the Western Health and Social Care Trust has been singled out for special praise on International Nurses Day by the Trust’s chief nurse.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:04:14 +0100
Tim Hortons sets sights on Enniskillen
There has been speculation this afternoon (Wednesday) that a coffee chain will be coming to Enniskillen if planning permission goes ahead for the proposed Lakeland Retail Park.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:37:36 +0100
Arlene Foster commends Ballymurphy families for their 'tenacity'
First Minister Arlene Foster is among the politicians who have reacted to the news that the ten people killed in Ballymurphy, West Belfast in 1971 were innocent.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:58:25 +0100
Martin Lewis slams government plans that 'fails to protect millions'
It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:05:51 +0100
eBay and PayPal users warned over new payment rules starting this month
New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:06:25 +0100
Fermanagh man to appear in court following discovery of cannabis farm
Police have charged a 34-year-old man to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 12 May.

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Motorcycle club make donation to Air Ambulance NI
Fermanagh Motorcycle Club have made a donation of £200 to the Air Ambulance NI Charity. Hugh McCaffrey from Fermanagh Motorcycle Club and John McMulcan present the cheque to Air Ambulance NI volunteer Jenny Beattie and Air Ambulance NI Fundraising m...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:49:42 +0100
Fermanagh woman disqualified from driving for allowing friend to drive car
A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has been disqualified from driving for two weeks after allowing her friend to drive her car.



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