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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:22:21 +0100
Man killed in fatal Fermanagh crash
A man has died following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Tuesday morning, june 29.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:59:31 +0100
Digital Remembering: Telling the past’s story for future generations
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has appointed a new Digital Remembering Officer, on secondment until next March, through the Shared History Fund.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:31:04 +0100
Just as everyone was used to our exam structures ...
1989 has a lot to answer for – it was the year the Berlin Wall collapsed, China had its famous Tiananmen Square protests, and, of course, it was the start of Advanced Subsidiary, or AS Levels.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:26:47 +0100
McKinney Murder Trial: Murder accused would never accept death of his wife
STEPHEN McKinney, the father of two who is accused of murdering his wife while their two children slept during a family boating holiday four years ago, told police he will never accept he'd lost everything – his best friend, his wife, his soul mate...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:26:03 +0100
Pair accused of kidnapping woman
TWO men have been returned for trial on charges relating to an alleged kidnapping in which the victim claims she was assaulted and threatened.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:44:09 +0100
Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Covid jabs ‘generates robust immune response’
Mixing doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines generates a robust immune response against coronavirus, research suggests.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Anna's photography brought the 'outdoors indoors' for her isolating mum
Full-time local carer Anna Hassard has taken up photography as a hobby. Having lived in Enniskillen her whole life, Anna captures the island town's natural beauty in her photographs.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:15:36 +0100
McKinney Murder trial: Lu Na may have taken two sleeping tablets on night of death
THE trial of a 44-year-old man accused of murdering his wife four years ago heard on Friday, June 25, that she may have taken up to two sleeping tablets on the night she died.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:29:55 +0100
PSNI appealing for witnesses following assault in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses folowing an assault in Enniskillen.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:48:58 +0100
Online applications open for Free school meals and uniform grants
Families entitled to extra support with school meals and uniforms can now apply online.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:25:31 +0100
Givan and O’Neill commend vaccination success
First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have commended the success of the vaccination programme as it exceeds the two million doses landmark today.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:35:00 +0100
Enniskillen Country music drive-in weekend a hit
Country music fans donned their cowboy hats and danced the night away at the 'Country Music Drive-In Weekend' that took place at Stuarts Car-park, Enniskillen recently.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:08:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors banned from talking about PHA Covid-19 meeting
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has held a confidential briefing with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on the latest Covid-19 position, but members are forbidden from disclosing the content.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Celebrating 60 years of spreading the word of God
Aghavea Aughintaine Parish in Brookeborough hosted a special Jubilee Mass on Sunday (June 20) for parish priest Canon Dawson who is celebrating 60 years in ministry this year.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Almost 1,000 Fermanagh Gaels sign Shared Ireland letter
A LETTER from grassroots Fermanagh Gaels calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to “take the lead” in planning discussions around a Shared Ireland has been signed by nearly 1,000 people in the county.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Call for investment in Belcoo to help tackle traffic issues
A BUSINESS owner has called for investment in Belcoo to help alleviate ongoing issues around parking and speeding in the village.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Heartbroken sister mourns ‘amazing and witty’, Fermanagh man
THE heartbroken sister of the late Lewis Crawford has paid tribute to an "amazing" brother who was known for his great sense of humour and big heart.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake Festival returns to Irvinestown
THE popular Lady of the Lake Festival is returning this year with a mini festival featuring an exciting programme of socially distanced events.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Castle Archdale Forest - Tom’s Island Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us back to Castle Archdale Forest for the Tom's Island Walk.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen’s businesses mulling a judicial review of decision
A MEETING of prominent business people in the Enniskillen Hotel took place on Monday evening where they discussed last week’s decision by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Planning Committee to approve planning for the Lakelands Retail and L...

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh native braves the shave for Macmillan in memory of three special people
A FERMANAGH native 'braved the shave' recently, in memory of three special people, choosing to lose her locks for a fundraiser close to her heart.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Miss Northern Ireland: Fermanagh woman Chloe using competition to shine spot light on important issues
KESH is well represented in Miss Northern Ireland this year as a second finalist from the village has been selected, with Chloe Simms (22) competing in the competition in autumn.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Developer of Fermanagh retail park welcomes planning approval
THE decision to approve plans for Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park in Enniskillen has been welcomed by the developer Elm Grange.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Talking up threat is wrong in anybody’s language
Amid the shenanigans of the abrupt end to Edwin Poots leadership of the DUP, a Republican friend asked me this question: “What is the big fear of the Irish language?”

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:06:24 +0100
Progress made on Dernawilt bus stop issue
A BUS stop where schoolchildren get off a bus before having to cross the road to get picked up has come one step closer to getting a new pick-up and set-down area.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Son slams waiting times at SWAH’s A&E
A LOCAL man has spoken out about about the length of time his elderly father had to wait to be seen by a doctor whilst attending the A&E department at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen recently.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Family’s tribute to late DUP MLA Gordon Dunne
The family of the late Fermanagh native Gordon Dunne, a former Democratic Unionist Party MLA for North Down has paid tribute to a people person with a “warm” and “pleasant” personality.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:13:33 +0100
Fermanagh Irish speakers urged to respond on consultation
WITH one week of a consultation period left for the Irish Language Policy of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Irish speakers in the district are being encouraged to have their voices heard before the July 1 deadline.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:08:52 +0100
Covid-19 vaccination centres offering jabs to all adults
Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination centres, including the Lakeland Forum in Enniksillen, are now offering first dose appointments to everyone aged 18 and over, as part of the drive to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:23:55 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to go live in July
A vaccine international certification scheme will go live in Northern Ireland by – or before – July 19, the Department of Health has announced.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:57:43 +0100
Fermanagh sexual assault accused remanded in custody after breaching bail
A FERMANAGH man has been remanded in custody after he breached his bail conditions last weekend.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Family grateful for fundraiser in memory of late baby Freya
A COUPLE who lost their baby girl 11 weeks after she was born are grateful for the support they’ve received following her passing, and are overwhelmed by the neighbours who fundraised for two important causes in her memory.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0100
Minister visits Fivemiletown library ahead of £1.5m work starting
COMMUNITIES Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Fivemiletown Library last Tuesday in advance of work to build a new library on the existing site at Main Street.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0100
Work for Devenish Paths project commences in Enniskillen
WORK has commenced on the development of a 5km (approximate distance) looped route path in the Devenish area of Enniskillen to facilitate shared use for walking, running and cycling.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fleadhfest Fermanagh 2021 to go virtual this weekend
Roslea Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the Fermanagh Comhaltas County Board are delighted to launch the Fermanagh Fleadhfest 2021 online production which will be available on Facebook from 3pm on Friday, June 25.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Costcutter in Enniskillen set to close
Costcutter on The Diamond in Enniskillen town centre is closing in August, with a “large English multiple” expected to take up the lease of the premises at Townhall Street in October or November.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0100
Western Trust resource launched to help mental health in young people
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) has launched a new resource aimed at encouraging young people to support their own wellbeing, entitled ‘Young Person’s Mental Health – A Guide’.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:10:43 +0100
Following a contested charge, Fermanagh man found guilty of using his phone whilst driving
A MAN who denied he was using his mobile phone whilst driving home has been found guilty of the charge at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:38:40 +0100
Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm amid obesity crisis
Adverts will be subject to heavier online restrictions and a 9pm television watershed from the end of next year.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:02:52 +0100
Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh to feature in UTV series
From fears over the lives of staff and customers, to the devastating financial impact of the lockdowns, the next episode of UTV’s current affairs programme, ‘Up Close’, looks at how Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector is navigating its way ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:16:47 +0100
14 holiday destinations that could be added to green list TODAY
Today will be the second review since international travel resumed on May 17 amid reports of a shake up to the travel system.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:02:44 +0100
Fine for Cavan driver with expired insurance
A COUNTY Cavan man has been handed a fine and penalty points after he was detected driving with no insurance.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:28:35 +0100
Brits warned of 'inevitable' food shortage in UK supermarkets
A shortage of workers in harvesting, manufacturing and HGV drivers means many suppliers are struggling to stock shelves.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:23:11 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Seven-year-old celebrity for her art
A LACK schoolgirl has become a bit of a celebrity among her classmates after winning a Province-wide art competition.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:20:56 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: New role for Rachel in summer theatre course
NOT every young actor who auditions for the National Youth Theatre can be guaranteed a place. In fact, out of the 3,000 to 4,000 applications annually, only 180 of the best get t go on the prestigious summer drama course.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:19:02 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Things in General and Nothing in Particular
THE BLACKLION SHOOTING

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:29:47 +0100
Memories: Fermanagh down through the years
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:57:28 +0100
Enniskillen man fined £250 for breaching Covid rules
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been fined for breaching Coronavirus regulations.The court heard that on February 6, police attended a party at a house in Derrychara.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:42:15 +0100
Tyrone farmer sentenced for breach of environmental regulations
A COUNTY Tyrone farmer was sentenced at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for two offences under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007.



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