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Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Twelfth: Politics, faith and religious issues at forefront of sermon
Political, cultural and religious issues were at the forefront of the County Platform Service in Enniskillen.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Twelfth: Colours and spectacle arrive in County town
The sun may not have shone brightly on the Twelfth of July but the spirits in Enniskillen were high. The return to full pageantry and celebration was eagerly awaited by many spectators who had lined the route from early in the morning for the key vie...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh fun for all in a Derrygonnelly colour run
Derrygonnelly Primary School’s (DPS) Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA) hosted a Colour Run recently, to raise funds for the charity (DPS PTA), with the event full of colour and fun for those who took part.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh's beekeepers faced difficult weather conditions this June
‘Flaming June’ is a phrase much used to describe the heat and sunshine of the month that's just passed, writes Ethel Irvine, of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association (FBKA).

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Two local farms play key role in British Grassland Society's summer tour
Two local farms were among a number of leading dairy and beef and sheep farms in Northern Ireland to host the British Grassland Society's (BGS) summer tour, organised by the Ulster Grassland Society and Fermanagh Grassland Club.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bail is granted for man (22) accused of GBH
A man accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and disorderly behaviour on a licensed premises, has been granted bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fivemiletown school students' end-of-year art exhibition impresses
Fivemiletown College Art Department hosted an end-of-year art exhibition recently, with the late-June event providing an opportunity for GCSE, AS and A2 Art students to showcase their creations to friends and family.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Clogher Valley demonstration welcomed back
The Clogher Valley Twelfth demonstration travelled to the County Tyrone village of Augnacloy on Tuesday morning to begin their celebrations.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
NI Justice Minister accused of ‘washing her hands of ... democratic oversight’
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to continue to press for answers on the controversial PSNI move not to charge private companies for the escorting of explosives, although division did surface as to how this is done.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Terrific turn-out for fundraising tractor run in Fermanagh
AFTER a wet and grey morning on Sunday, July 3, the sun broke through the rain clouds in the afternoon just as tractors queued up to take part in Tempo Tractor Run in aid of Marie Curie.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fine, penalty points for Kesh man who ‘forgot’ to produce his driver licence
A young Kesh man has received penalty points and a fine after failing to produce his licence, and having a defective tyre on his car.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: The Twelfth - A fun-filled day enjoyed by large crowds
A series of photographs captured on The Twelfth by Impartial Reporter photographer John McVitty.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Simple supplements could also help protect your skin when sun-tanning
Whether you intend to holiday abroad this year, holiday closer to home or enjoy the sun in your own back garden, here’s a pair of useful first aid supplements that may help you enjoy the sun without risk of discomfort.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:14:45 +0100
Fermanagh accident: Air Ambulance at scene
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a road traffic collision.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:58:53 +0100
Fermanagh RTC: Cyclists taken to hospital following crash
Three people were taken to hospital today, Friday, following a road traffic collision (RTC).

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:42:09 +0100
PSNI in Tyrone seize cash and other items as part of INLA investigation
As part of an investigation into suspected criminal activity, a quantity of cash and other items were seized from a property in Omagh.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:06:00 +0100
New Breeding Heifer Derby at Fermanagh Show
An innovative cattle competition being launched at this year's Fermanagh County Show is the Breeding Heifer Derby sponsored by Lakeland Veterinary Services.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:46:22 +0100
Fermanagh weather: Temperatures expected to soar next week
As England grips itself for its first ever national emergency red alert for heat early next week, parts of Northern Ireland may see the breaking of the all-time temperature record if the forecast heatwave unfolds as expected.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:15:00 +0100
Praise for Fermanagh's resilient tourism sector and superb attractions
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited County Fermanagh to see first-hand the preparations those working in the tourism sector have made for what they anticipate will be a busy summer season.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman speaks out about domestic abuse
A local woman has bravely spoken about her experience of being subjected to coercive control and domestic violence in a long-term relationship and how she believes leaving her abusive partner may have saved her life.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Fun Farm hosting free live music concerts throughout the summer
Fermanagh Fun Farm are providing extra entertainment for their visitors on Sundays with a summer-long programme of live music acts performing at their Lisbellaw-based site.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Beckett Festival: Hothouse Flowers' Liam Ó Maonlaí to perform
Irish musician Liam Ó Maonlaí, the supremo of Hothouse Flowers, will open the musical programme of the Happy Days Enniskillen International Arts Festival 2022 on the evening of Thursday, July 21 with a concert of songs and ballads.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh cancer survivor warns about signs of melanoma
A Fermanagh cancer survivor has raised more than £5,000 for local charity SWELL after completing a marathon run just over six months after she had a melanoma removed.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake: Great fun at festival fair day at Necarne
There were plenty of shenanigans at the Lady of the Lake Festival Fair Day hosted at Castle Irvine, Necarne on Wednesday, July 13.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Attendances at SWAH ED up by 23 per cent in a year
The latest data from the Department of Health on activity and waiting times at emergency care departments (EDs) in Northern Ireland has shown there were 39,062 attendances at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in 2021/22 (April 1, 2021 - March 31, ...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bail is refused for man who allegedly kicked and bit police officers
A man with more than 150 convictions allegedly kicked and bit police officers after they were called out by his ex-partner to an incident in Lisnaskea.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Dragon boats launched to support cancer sufferers in Fermanagh
THE Devenish Dragons launched their dragon boats on the shores of Lough Erne on July 1.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh men and women proudly march for The Twelfth in Rossnowlagh
It was a return to normality for many as the annual Rossnowlagh Twelfth demonstration returned to the coastal Donegal village last Saturday.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Pony Show at Necarne: Over £20K raised for Air Ambulance NI
At the Pony Show held recently at Castle Irvine Necarne, over £20,700 was raised for Air Ambulance NI, the life-saving service that assisted a young showjumper who was injured during an event at the venue last year.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:04:00 +0100
St. John’s win pollinator garden grant
Local school, St. John's College, Dromore has recently won a £12,000 School Pollinator Garden Grant.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:41:41 +0100
Fermanagh road reopens after security alert
The discovery of a suspicious object on Wednesday has been declared a hoax.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:55:13 +0100
Fermanagh paedophile arrested after going to Twelfth
A notorious County Fermanagh paedophile has appeared before a special court sitting following arrest for his latest alleged offending, which occurred at a Twelfth demonstration.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:20:00 +0100
Covid-19 lands 67 in-patients into Western Trust care
Deaths following a positive Covid-19 test are on the rise across Northern Ireland (NI), showing that despite society being reopened, Covid-19 is still continuing to grip communities.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
What's on at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
The Ardhowen’s outdoor theatre programme continues with Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lisa McHugh delights fans with Stendhal Festival performance
Stendhal Festival, based in the fields of Bally Mully Cottage Farm, Limavady, was back in full force this year following its socially-distanced festivals in 2021.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:48:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake: Irvinestown's Chloe 'honoured' to take on role
As per tradition, the Lady of the Lake Festival opened on Friday, July 8 with the unveiling of the new Lady of the Lake.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Lady of the Lake: Irvinestown festival returns with a big bang
The theme of this year’s Lady of the Lake Festival is ‘Back with a Bang’ and so far, with its vast range of events and stellar community support, it has been a blast.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:19:12 +0100
Royal Mail launches new Commonwealth Games postage stamps - Pre-order yours today
The Commonwealth Games is being held in Birmingham this year and a set of stamps has been designed to honour the occasion. They're available to pre-order now.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:23:04 +0100
What time does the cost of living payment go in? Exact time cash will hit bank account
Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:15:19 +0100
Fermanagh security alert: PSNI close road
Police in Fermanagh are tonight (Wednesday) investigating a report that a suspicious object has been left in South Fermanagh

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:20:22 +0100
18-month ban and fine for drink driver, 31
A driver who was three times over the legal limit when stopped by police was “well beyond the stage of having any control of his vehicle”, a judge has said.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:39:08 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:14:36 +0100
Judge describes Fermanagh man’s decision to leave crash scene as an ‘act of immaturity’
A judge has put the decision of a driver – who told the police he “panicked” and left a road crash – down to immaturity on his part, it has been heard.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:59:37 +0100
Best Places to Holiday in Ireland: Enniskillen and Fermanagh Lakelands named in top 20
Enniskillen and the Fermanagh Lakelands have been named as one of the ‘20 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland 2022’ and is in the running for the overall title following the publication of the long list of contenders at the weekend.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:05:14 +0100
Who is still in the tory leadership race and latest betting odds
The eight candidates in the running to be the next Prime Minister.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:03:45 +0100
UK weather extreme heat warning: Doctor's health warning and symptoms
There’s a 30% chance Sunday could be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:41:56 +0100
The Irish Civil War: The fall of the Four Courts
AT THREE o’clock on Friday, Free State troops entered the Four Courts in Dublin and took 33 prisoners.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:44:56 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Shock as lightning strike sets bungalow roof on fire
A PROLONGED lightning storm, followed by a downpour of rain, swept across Fermanagh and other parts of the Province on Monday afternoon, bringing a break in the dry spell.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:48:12 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Award for saving drowning man
THE COURAGE of Enniskillen-based PSNI Constable David Beattie (pictured with his wife Jenny, children Harley and Naomi, and mother, Olive) was applauded on Monday night when he was presented with a bravery award for saving a 19-year-old Dromore man f...



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