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Have your say on broadband access in area
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is currently undertaking a survey to better understand the level of broadband access across the district, and has extended the closing date for public responses until Friday, February 26. The Council is keen
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‘Emmett Steel’ and unwavering belief the key ingredients in taking Lisnaskea to the promised land at Croke Park
Ten years ago this week Lisnaskea Emmetts landed the All Ireland Intermediate title at Croke Park. Stephen Carters talks to Gareth Cauldwell about an unforgettable journey for the team and the club GC: Was there a belief at the start of that year
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How we treat black people says a lot about our character
Who remembers the 1970s slogan 'Save Ulster From Sodomy', the crude, homophobic campaign launched by the Rev Ian Paisley when he warned that decriminalising homosexuality would bring down God’s curse on Northern Ireland? It would be good to think
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Firefighters tackle large 'deliberate' fire on mountain
Approximately 20 firefighters tackled a "deliberate" blaze on Murley Mountain, between Fivemiletown and Fintona in Co. Tyrone this evening (Friday, February 12). A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) told The Impartial
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Lafferty joins Kilmarnock until the end of the season
Kyle Lafferty has signed for Scottish Premeiership side Kilmarnock on a deal until the end of the season. Northern Ireland international Lafferty was a free agent after leaving Italian Serie B outfit Reggina four weeks ago and is new manager Tommy
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Jazz and Blues duo to perform special Valentine's virtual gig hosted by the Ardhowen
THE Ardhowen at Home continues with a variety of virtual events that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Sunday, February 14 sees Monaghan’s Two Five Ones – a Jazz/Blues duo comprising Dara MacGabhann (vocals) and Andy Hogg (fingerstyle
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Slight increase in positive Covid cases, but seven day rate remains lowest in NI
Friday's figures from the Department of Health's daily update have show an increase in the number of positive cases in Fermanagh and Omagh in the last 24 hours, however the positive case rate over seven days is still the lowest in Northern Ireland
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Attempted murder accused remanded in custody
A County Fermanagh man has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon, which relate to an incident earlier this week. Christopher Boyle (23) from Main Street, Ballinamallard is accused of attempting
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PICTURE SPECIAL: Sporting Memories
THIS is a small glimpse of the sports people and teams that have made the headlines in the sports pages of The Impartial Reporter on this week down through the years. Garry Jennings took his first ever Galway International Rally victory with a convincing
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What you need to know if your summer holiday is cancelled this year due to Covid
There is still confusion over whether Brits can book a summer holiday this year, as Covid-19 cases in the UK still need to be driven down. Matt Hancock has said the government is doing “everything they can” to ensure Brits can enjoy a sumer holiday
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Fermanagh Super Cup Committee planning for competition to go ahead
The Super Cup NI is set to meet with county committee's tonight (Thursday) to discuss options for this year's competition and Fermanagh Super Cup NI Chairman, Scott Robinson, explains that they are already planning for the competition to going ahead
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Woman had to go private to get tumour diagnosis
A Lisnaskea woman has spoken out about the pressures facing the Health Trusts around treating cancer patients after her mother was forced to go private to find out that she had a cancerous tumour. Anna O’Reilly had an appointment in October of
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Welsh feels any more games are unlikely this season
Enniskillen 1st XV coach Stevie Welsh is not expecting his side to have any more games this season. Skins played only two league games this season, the last of which was the October 3 loss to Clogher Valley, and with the current restrictions in
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BT and EE customers face price hike from next month - how it could affect you
Millions of EE and BT broadband customers across the UK will see their TV and phone bills go up this year as the provider announced a hike its prices. BT, which also owns EE, said it will be increasing its costs by up to 4.5 per cent from the end
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People with shielding letter can now book Covid-19 vaccine
People in Northern Ireland who received a shielding letter because they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19 will be able to book their vaccination appointments, the Department of Health has announced. The appointments will be
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Lidl issues urgent health warning over food product - what you should do
Lidl is urgently recalling a range of pork minced meat amid concerns it may contain pieces of plastic. The budget supermarket chain is recalling Birchwood XXL Pork Mince (12% fat) with the product said to be unsafe to eat. Lidl GB are recalling
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ERGS to use P5 test to determine school entry for September
ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School will use standardised testing to decide whether a child will be admitted into year eight of secondary school. The other two grammar schools in Fermanagh, Mount Lourdes Grammar School and St. Michaels College have set
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NISRA reports fall in Covid deaths in NI for second consecutive week
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that six deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in Fermanagh and Omagh area in the week January 30 to February 5, 2021. It brings the total number of deaths here registered by NISRA to 92. Across Northern
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Border fines should work both ways - MLA
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton believes fines for crossing the Border during the current restrictions should work both ways. The UUP MLA’s comments come after it was announced by An Garda Síochána at the end of last week that from
