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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:07:02 +0100
WhatsApp will will be blocked on 53 smartphones from November - the full list
From 1 November WhatsApp will no longer be supported on 53 models of smartphones.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:58:56 +0100
Ex-Presbyterian Minister to challenge Press bid to name him in court
Despite Press winning a legal challenge to name a former Presbyterian minister facing trial for the alleged possession of indecent images of children, it has been confirmed he intends to judicially review the ruling.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:40:27 +0100
Queen Elizabeth Road to be partially closed for two weeks
The Queen Elizabeth Road will be partially closed for two weeks from tomorrow (Thursday, September 30). The temporary closure of the westbound lane on the road in Enniskillen town centre – from September 30 to October 14 – is to facilitate works ...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:19:46 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Visiting fisherman caught in bomb attack
The Provisional IRA bombers returned to Fermanagh on Monday - this time property appeared to be the target in a day of chaos across the county.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:17:16 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Write to save our hospital
Hospital campaigners in Fermanagh have issued an appeal to everybody in the county to pick up a pen and write to the Department of Health.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:14:25 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Tradition and mystery of a river in Fermanagh
The Sheelees, or Stream of the Fairies (Fermanagh) has long been a scourge and a puzzle to the people living about it.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:58:08 +0100
Belcoo-born Margaret Keenan who had world’s first Covid jab receives booster shot
A 91-year-old grandmother from Fermanagh who became the first person in the world to have a Covid-19 vaccine has urged people to have their booster jab, after receiving her shot.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:54:49 +0100
Looking back through the pages of The Impartial Reporter
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:29:25 +0100
Fermanagh driver told police knew she had a defective tyre when stopped
A WOMAN has been fined for driving a vehicle with a defective tyre.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:31:25 +0100
£100 High Street Voucher: Fermanagh politicians encourage uptake
Local politicians have been encouraging constituents to apply for the £100 High Street Scheme vouchers.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:17:26 +0100
Clowning around: Circus recruiting as it plans to get back on the road
Tom Duffy's Circus, a regular attraction in Enniskillen, is recruiting for clowns and various other roles, as it plans to get back on the road.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:52:03 +0100
Trial for Enniskillen man facing historic sex charges dating back almost 40 years
An Enniskillen man is to stand trial on historical sexual abuse charges, some of which are alleged to date back almost 40 years.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:01:00 +0100
Enniskillen man threatened police with pen before running away
A MAN who threatened police with a pen as he ran away from them has been given a one-month prison sentence.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:30:42 +0100
Nola barge: Living on Lough Erne is a dream come true
In 2018, Mark and Angela Mulholland left their County Antrim home to fulfil their dream of living on the lakes of Fermanagh. Mark, who owned a communications business, and Angela, a nurse, met whilst they were working in offices next door to each oth...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:33:07 +0100
Fermanagh lady crowned Most Appropriately Dressed at Balmoral Show
The Most Appropriately Dressed competition returned this year to the Balmoral Show and once again it proved to be a hit with visitors, with a record number of entries.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:49:03 +0100
PSNI seize quantity of drugs during search in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen have seized drugs and arrested a man following a search in Enniskillen last night.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:05:19 +0100
Executive removes social distancing in shops, theatres
Stormont ministers have agreed to end social distancing restrictions for shops, theatres and a number of other indoor settings in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best ever family reunion in a private manor holiday home – at a cost you won’t believe
Planning a family reunion this year? Vrbo® a global expert in family holiday homes for more than 25 years, has thousands of holiday homes in the UK to choose from for the ultimate family get together.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:54:52 +0100
Newborn pups abandoned in Fermanagh with umbilical chords still attached
Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the USPCA is appealing to the public for information following the discovery of three young Labrador-cross pups which were found in a ditch on the Gortaree Road, County Fermanagh.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
South West College: Scholarship launched in memory of Gary Bennett
DURING the official opening of the new South West College Erne Campus, a new scholarship was launched in memory of Gary Bennett, a consultant on the Erne project who passed away in December, 2019.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:40:13 +0100
Dead shark found in Erne River at Belturbet
A dead shark was spotted in the waters of the River Erne earlier this month by a member of the public. The small shark which is one metre in length may have been dumped in the River Erne at Belturbet.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:11:38 +0100
Coronavirus: £100 shop local card launches today
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced that the portal for applications to the High Street Scheme is now open.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pride Crossing: FODC Council to identify and budget for crossing
THE Policy and Resources committee of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voted in favour of a proposal to identify and budget for a 'rainbow' crossing in both Enniskillen and Omagh.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Crom Castle provides the backdrop for new BBC NI TV series - Farm To Feast: Best Menu Wins
Presented by Eamonn Holmes and introducing Michelin star chef Danni Barry and food critic Joris Minne as judges, Farm To Feast: Best Menu Wins is the first farm to fork cookery programme for BBC One Northern Ireland.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:53:49 +0100
Google warn Android users over new update which could see them blocked from apps
Those devices unable to upgrade to the newer version will be locked out from Google services for good.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Students loses halls place despite having paid deposit
A student who paid his deposit for his university halls and then had to change accommodation at the last minute has spoken out about the "frustrating" student property shortage in Belfast.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Expert discusses trauma therapy work with Rotary Enniskillen
A leading psychiatrist was last week’s speaker at the meeting of the Enniskillen Rotary Club.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New South West College campus officially opened by Economy Minister
THE new £30 million South West College Erne Campus in Enniskillen was officially opened yesterday (Wednesday, September 22) by Minister for the Economy Gordon Lyons.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Education Authority meeting ‘snub’ on Brollagh disappoints
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have expressed frustration at correspondence from the Education Authority (EA) confirming it will not participate in a forthcoming meeting around the controversial decision to close St. Mary’s High Sc...

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
From Killybegs to Ederney: Tamara hikes in memory of Grandad
Just over a year since the passing of her grandfather from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Ballinamallard native Tamara Guy has completed her second fundraising challenge in his memory, raising over £2,500 for charity.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Evie Bowles (100) : Fermanagh family pay tribute to beloved Granny
A beloved local figure who received more than 1,400 cards to mark her 100th birthday during the height of the coronavirus pandemic has passed away in her 101st year.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:49:44 +0100
Fermanagh PSNI investigating theft of trailer
The PSNI are currently investigating the theft of a dump truck trailer in Fermanagh.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Organ Donation Week: ‘We are honoured and heartened by how much Oisín still means to people’
Oisín McGrath would have celebrated his 20th birthday last Wednesday but while he is no longer alive, his legacy and memory are as strong as ever thanks to those who loved him.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Crom
This week's walk of the week is around the beautiful Crom estate.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Inspector moves to reassure Fermanagh public after a spate of incidents
FOLLOWING a number of serious assaults and anti-social behaviour around Fermanagh in recent weeks, police are reassuring the public they are working as effectively as they can to tackle the issues.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Belcoo Pharmacy marks 20 years as health hub for rural community
The importance of a pharmacy to a rural community has been emphasised as Belcoo Pharmacy celebrates 20 years in business.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Housing Executive manager retires after 42 years of service
Maguiresbridge native Oonagh McAvinney has retired as South West Area Manager with the Housing Executive after more than four decades of service.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0100
Dinky McFarlane: Family heartened by tributes to Enniskillen character
The daughter of the late Dinky McFarlane has paid tribute to her football loving father, a very popular "character" who was known for his humorous nature.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:48:50 +0100
Western Trust visiting: All hospitals move to 1-1-1 model
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has announced that all of its Hospital sites are to move to the same ‘1-1-1’ visiting restrictions, (one visitor per patient for one hour, once a day), with effect from 00:01, on Monday Sep...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Tyrone star Niall Sludden receives hero’s welcome to St. Mary’s
Tyrone star Niall Sludden received a hero’s welcome as the All-Ireland winner returned to work at St. Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler on Monday morning.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
FLive returns this autumn with compact programme of live and online arts events
The Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) returns this autumn with a weekend of online and in-person events from October 1-3.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:58:33 +0100
Video of assault in Enniskillen car park emerges on social media
Police are conducting enquiries into an assault which took place in Enniskillen earlier this month involving a number of students, and that was filmed by a bystander.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:38:11 +0100
James Balmer: Fermanagh sex abuse accused to face trial
The first person charged as part of the Fermanagh sexual abuse inquiry is to stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to all allegations.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Organ Donation Week: Murphy family ensures Ciarán’s legacy will endure
The life of Ciarán Murphy will be remembered once again when his family from across Fermanagh and beyond will take part in the Fermanagh Endurance Activity Race (FEARmanagh) taking place in and around Derrygonnelly this Saturday, September 25.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:28:51 +0100
Fermanagh County Museum: The Changing of a Nation exhibit opens
“The Changing of a Nation” exhibition was formally opened at Fermanagh County Museum, Enniskillen Castle, on Friday, 10 September 2021 by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Mannok named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2021
Mannok has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies at a virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday, September 8.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Sperrin Mountains: Powerline plan sparks a number of concerns
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to respond to a consultation in respect of the proposed installation of a heavy-duty power cable by NI Electricity Networks through the Sperrins, after the Department for Economy (DfE) advised of an intention t...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Dermott to release new single this week, with album on track for 2022
Omagh singer-songwriter Dermott Taggart, a familiar face on the Fermanagh gig scene, is releasing his new single 'Find it all' on September 24. Ahead of its launch, Dermott spoke to The Impartial Reporter about his life as a musician, what inspires h...

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Drumclay Court: Hope Enniskillen resident's pothole plight will end
Exasperated residents of Drumclay Court, Enniskillen are still waiting for the roads within their development to be completed, commenting that large potholes that have formed at the site are hazardous.



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