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Police in Fermanagh and Omagh district take enforcement action 523 times
POLICE in the Fermanagh and Omagh District have taken Covid-19 enforcement action a total of 523 times from March, 2020 to midnight on Sunday, February 21, 2021. The stats are issued periodically by the PSNI, and are broken down into the
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Claire’s art invites observers to ‘transcend everyday experiences’
FERMANAGH’S Claire Falconer is an ethereal artist who predominantly works in oils, creating paintings that invite observers to transcend everyday experience. At the end of 2020, the established artist launched a selection of original fine art prints
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Student funding is welcomed, but many still being excluded
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on all levels of education in Northern Ireland, from nursery schools right up to universities. The closures of schools, colleges and universities has meant a disrupted time for everyone. For
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VIDEO: Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism lift spirits with their take on the Jerusalema Challenge
The local tourism sector has risen to the challenge of the latest dance trend - the Jerusalema Challenge. When An Garda Siochana posted a video of their routine, it caught the attention of the nation and left everyone smiling. Fermanagh Lakeland
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Covid rates remain low with only two positive cases recorded locally in last 24 hours
The weekend Covid reports from the Department of Health have shown more positive signs in the fight against the virus as only 16 people in Fermanagh and Omagh tested positive since Friday. There were only two positive cases recorded in the last
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Yellow weather warning issued for Fermanagh
THE MET Office has put in place yellow weather warnings of heavy rain and wind for Northern Ireland, including County Fermanagh, tomorrow (Tuesday, February 23) which could lead to flooding and travel disruption. The weather warning for rain is
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Balcas involved in DIY SOS show which airs tonight
BALCAS, a Fermanagh-based timber company, are delighted to have been involved in the BBC's DIY SOS Big Build project for a Bangor family which is to air at 9pm on BBC One tonight (Monday, February 22). A Balcas spokeswoman said: "It was an honour
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What you should know about Long Covid as government announce research funding
The government will be investing £18.5million in Long Covid research it has been annpunced. Long Covid is a health condition where people who have contracted coronavirus suffer from symtoms on a long-term basis. Some people who are struggling
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Launch of creative lockdown projects focused on themes surrounding the Border
The Across the Lines programme at The Glens Centre hosts The Border Between Us visual storytelling event with a screening of 11 micro personal and individually made film-poems on Tuesday, February 23 (The Glens Centre YouTube channel at 7pm https:/
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Church Hill Silver Band awarded share of Arts Council grant
FERMANAGH-based Church Hill Silver Band has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to purchase new instruments. This funding is designed to help the band replace worn –out instruments and to purchase new ones. The scheme
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SSE Arena to be mass vaccination centre
The SSE Arena in Belfast will be used as a vaccination centre for Northern Ireland’s adult population, the Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed today (February 22). It is anticipated the SSE Arena will open in April as a facility for those
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Casey Howe named in Northern Ireland squad for Lionesses game
Enniskillen’s Casey Howe has been selected in Kenny Shiels’ 23-strong Northern Ireland Women’s squad for the upcoming glamour friendly against England at St. George’s Park on February 23. This is the first time that the 18-year-old attacker has
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COLUMN: Colm Bradley: Fresh air and space can fight mental health crisis
Mental health awareness. I always thought it was a rather dull phrase. A bit public sector. It doesn’t grab the attention; you know what I mean. Of course, I understand that you have to be careful how you talk about mental health. However, there are
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A Question of Sport with Ronan McCaffrey
Sport: Gaelic Football How did you become involved in your sport? I WAS first exposed to the sport in the early years of primary school by participating in the local Go-Games. Since then, I have enjoyed every minute of it and it has become a
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Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Jemma Dolan invites your opinion on suicide training
SINN Féin has launched a Bill to make suicide prevention training a requirement for frontline staff in public bodies and Government departments. Speaking of the Bill and how it would impact on such staff, Jemma Dolan MLA said: “These staff work
