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Disability Pride Month celebrated for the first time in Enniskillen
A special gathering took place earlier this week to mark Disability Pride Month. Around 50 people gathered at the heart sculpture by Enniskillen Castle to mark the occasion in what was a first-time event in Enniskillen. The event was organised
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Clogher Guides trio to embark on the trip of a lifetime
Three Clogher Girl Guides will embark on the trip of a lifetime at the end of the month. Georgia Wilson, Elsie Brown and Zara Wright, who are all members of 1st Clogher Girl Guides, are set to jet off to the wilds of Yorkshire for the International
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Interpretation centre will showcase history of the 'Wide Awake'
THE history of working barge, the 'Wide Awake', will be showcased in Enniskillen if a planning application is successful. Applicant, William Anderson, is currently seeking permission to provide a simple lightweight shed for use as an Interpretation
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Children waiting half-a-year for special educational needs assessment
Children are waiting almost half-a-year to be assessed for special educational needs. This is according to Minister of Education, Paul Givan, who revealed that in 2023/24, children waited 25.3 weeks on the waiting list for special educational
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Police looking for information on 'sectarian hate crime' on IRA memorial
Police are looking for any witness information following vandalism to the Seán South and Feargal O’Hanlon memorial, situated at the Altawark Crossroads in the Brookeborough area. The monument commemorating the two IRA members, who were killed after
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Residents alarmed by return of blue-green algae in local lakes
Blue-green algae which has dominated the headlines in Northern Ireland for its presence in Lough Neagh has been detected in Fermanagh yet again. The distinctive algae blooms on the surface have been spotted by several members of the public, with
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'Ireland's Sexiest Man' revealed at Lady of the Lake Festival
The inaugural 'Ireland's Sexiest Man' title winner was revealed at this year's Lady of the Lake Festival in Irvinestown, adding to the festival's excitement.
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International visitors delighted to embrace Fermanagh’s Twelfth
There were several visitors on parade at County Fermanagh’s Twelfth of July demonstration in Irvinestown last week. The Honorary Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Scotland, Harry Johnston, was one such figure on parade. He is from Falkirk
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Howe provides assist in Northern Ireland qualifier win
Fermanagh’s Casey Howe played a key role as Northern Ireland sealed a second-place finish in Group B3 of their Euro qualifying group. Back-to-back 2-0 wins over Malta, last Friday, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Tuesday evening, confirmed them
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Donkeys delight at the derby
One of the most popular events of this year’s Lady of the Lake Festival was the donkey derby which took place on Sunday, July 14 at Castle Irvine, Necarne. The event has now become a firm favourite in the festival calendar, and once again drew
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Hundreds take part in popular Lady of the Lake 5k and 10k
The 2024 Irvinestown Lady of the Lake 5k and 10k – held earlier this week on Tuesday – was a huge success, with 352 runners and walkers taking part. This marked the largest number of participants the event has ever had in its history, with many
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Lady of the Lake wows with great festival launch
The Lady of the Lake Festival returned in fashionable style last Thursday evening with the opening parade and the unveiling of a local woman as the Lady of the Lake. Nicola Johnston (22) was announced as the 2024 Lady of the Lake, following the
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Herbie Morrison (86) reflects on decades of attending the Twelfth
With an estimated 65 years of parading under his belt, Herbie Morrison (86), was taking a rest from the full parade and was instead chauffeured to the field as part of the parade by his family. His granddaughter, Mollie, explained: “We drove Granda
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Echoes of the Past: Historic 1894 sash graces Twelfth
The famed lyrics go, “It was old and it was beautiful”. What was likely the oldest sash on parade - first worn in 1894 - has seen more Twelfth of Julys than most others. David Warrington, from Tamlaght, has a very old and indeed, very beautiful
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Great fun for all ages at Lady of the Lake’s busy festival Fair Day
The traditional Fair Day returned once again to the Lady of the Lake Festival, with yesterday (Wednesday, July 17) at Necarne Castle from midday seeing some great sights and sounds on the day for the whole community to enjoy. There was carriage
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Family bonds highlight Twelfth celebrations
It was truly a family affair when four generations of the same family went on parade as part of the Star of Maguiresbridge WLOL 239 at this year’s Twelfth of July. Pam Morrison was joined by her niece, great-niece and great-great-niece on parade
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Covid-19 Inquiry: Government and the civil service ‘failed’ the public
The UK Government and the civil service “failed” the public due to “significant flaws” in preparing for the Covid-19 pandemic, a public inquiry has found. In its first report into preparedness for a pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry said there
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Finance Minister: No rate reductions for retail, hospitality and leisure in Fermanagh
Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald will not introduce rate reductions for retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses in Fermanagh, akin to those in England and Wales. Democratic Unionist MLA Deborah Erskine asked the Minister if there were plans
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‘The most precious thing to my heart’: Brian Graham’s 50-year journey with band
The Twelfth of July can stir up many emotions in people. For a number of individuals on parade this year, the outstanding one may be some form of nostalgia as they mark significant anniversaries. Brian Graham, of Teemore Accordion Band, first joined
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Findings at odds with Cox’s protested claims of innocence in playgroup fraud case
The case of Martin Cox, found guilty of fraud against Tiny Tots Cross Community Playgroup in Arney, has revealed an apparent disconnect between his public declarations and the findings in court. Cox, who was convicted of two counts of fraud – one
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Six-year-old’s sweetest moments: Playing in band and ice cream!
Young members of Florencecourt Old Gate Flute Band were relaxing and dreaming of the instruments they might play when they grow up when The Impartial Reporter spoke to them. Eight-year-olds Sophie Armstrong and Mia Ford have been in the band for
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Increased traffic and poor maintenance spark safety fears on Derrylin Road
'Serious' concerns have been raised over the condition of the Derrylin Road near Macken. Sinn Féin Councillor Declan McArdle and residents believe there has been a “lack of maintenance” on the Derrylin Road, which serves as the main thoroughfare
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'We need to be at our best for it' - says cricket captain Maxwell
Enniskillen Cricket Club are preparing for their biggest match of the season on Saturday when they take on Ardent Blues 4s for a place in the semi-final of Northern Cricket Union Development Cup where they will face either Belfast Superkings 2s or
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Fermanagh businessman purchases iconic listed Belfast property
An iconic listed Belfast property is set to transformed by a County Fermanagh businessman. David Mahon, a property investor, has purchased the historic Crumlin Road Courthouse and has revealed he plans to transform the site into a hotel. Mr
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We are family: Five daughters lead the way for their parents in Trory Accordion Band
Often it is children who follow their parents into a band, but it was the other way around for the Blair family as the parents followed their children. Trory Accordion Band is an extended family for the 'Blair Band' with mum Gwyneth, dad Stewart
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New childcare subsidy scheme in weeks
Education Minister Paul Givan has said the "challenging" new childcare subsidy scheme which will help many parents in Fermanagh will be up and running by September. The £25 million package is designed to support children, parents, and providers
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Got a Tesco Clubcard? How you could earn an extra £50 worth of bonus points
If you shop at Tesco regularly, you will know by now just how much money you can save with a Clubcard. From slashing the price of bottles of orange juice to punnets of fruit, the supermarket is constantly lowering the cost of popular groceries
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‘It is class!” Teenager’s excitement as he marches in parade for first time
One person who was as proud as punch to carry a banner was 13-year-old Shiloh Charrington Wilden. He joined the Junior Boys Lodge in Derrygonnelly earlier this year and was full of praise for the organisation. He said: “It is class, it is good
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Fermanagh brothers arrested after FBI uncovers $435k fraud
Two brothers Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh from Irvinestown have been charged with defrauding a pensioner of $435,000 (£335,000) in America following an extensive FBI investigation and a dramatic chase across a mountain in a caravan. According
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Over €300k of cannabis seized in Cavan
Over €300,000 of cannabis was seized yesterday by Gardaí in County Cavan. Gardaí arrested two men following a seizure of over €300,000 worth of cannabis following a search in Belturbet, Co.Cavan on Wednesday, July 17. A Garda spokesperson said
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Sad week for Fivemiletown as community loses two young lives
The close-knit community in Fivemiletown is in mourning following the death of two young people. Known fondly in the community as “the girl with the big dog”, 21-year-old Andrea Malone died on Sunday, July, 14. Aa service for the life of Andrea
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Trade Unions challenge Council on job security amid Lakeland Forum overhaul
Trade Unions have raised concerns that staff may have to “compete” for roles when the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closes for redevelopment. A letter sent to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Chief Executive Alison McCullagh seen by this newspaper
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Visitors to descend on Fermanagh for ‘the world’s top Junior Golf Tournament’
The stunning Fermanagh Lakelands is poised to play host to around 2,500 international visitors as this year’s Champion of Champions Junior World Golf Championship tees off at the luxury Lough Erne Resort from July 23-25. 250 of the world’s top
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Rates reduction for struggling hospitality 'simply unaffordable', Minister says
A REDUCTION in rates for struggling retail, hospitality and leisure businesses is "simply unaffordable", the Minister of Finance has said. DUP MLA, Deborah Erskine recently asked Dr. Caoimhe Archibald if she planned to equivalent reduction
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McCarron relishing Super Cup challenges
Fermanagh Junior Super Cup captain Daniel McCarron has targeted the toughest games of the tournament as he looks ahead to the Super Cup week on the North Coast. The group stage for the Junior squad sees them take on Rangers FC, St. Patrick's Athletic
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Financial losses for Fermanagh carers due to Universal Credit rules
Healthcare workers in Fermanagh who receive Universal Credit will be impacted by financial losses when they receive back pay, it has been confirmed. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that the amount of Universal Credit a person receives
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Parent's Anguish: 16-week-old baby 'left without GP access'
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has voiced strong concerns after the parent of a 16-week-old baby "was unable to access GP services in Fermanagh" at the weekend. The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA said the constituent, worried about their 16-week-old
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Funding concerns over new build for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School
The future of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School's new build remains uncertain as plans advance but funding remains elusive, as discussed in the latest Assembly session. Education Minister Paul Givan updated members on the status of the new build
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Health Minister reveals Western Trust's request for King Charles portrait
The Western Trust has requested a portrait of King Charles, Heath Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed. The now-former Traditional Unionist MLA Jim Allister asked the Minister about the display of portraits of the Monarch and received an update
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'The main message is to enjoy the whole experience' - Black
Fermanagh Junior Super Cup manager Ciaran Black believes his side can go into this year’s Super Cup NI tournament in confident mood after a morale-boosting series of results during their preparations. Among their successes was the county’s first-ever
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Secretary of State Hilary Benn embarks on 'personal pilgrimage' in Fermanagh
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has revealed his Fermanagh roots. Through his mother, Hilary Benn has ancestral links to the Rosslea area, something which he spoke of when he made his first visit to Fermanagh and first visit west
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Gallagher safeguarding review 'still being considered' by Ulster GAA
The findings of a review conducted by Ulster GAA after domestic violence allegations against former GAA Manager Rory Gallagher are "still being considered". The review was launched in 2023 when Mr. Gallagher's estranged wife, Nicola, made claims
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Paul Breen: Trump’s brush with death and the shifting global dynamics
I am in Chengdu at dawn – a city in the west of China that’s so green I can hear birdsong through an urban space of 20 million people as I sit at my hotel window, overlooking a world that’s mostly still asleep. Down below, a few people are starting
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New First Responders group is Clogher Show’s nominated charity
This year’s nominated charity at Clogher Valley Show is ACE – Augher, Clogher and Eskra First Responders. This group, which has been recently established for the benefit of local residents in the catchment area, has a number of committed volunteers
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Kerrie Flood: More than 70 per cent of Woman’s Aid cases never make it to PPS
Blackstone’s ratio, “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer”, is as alive in the comments section on social media today as it was in ‘Commentaries on the Laws of England’ in the 1760s. It should go without saying
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Joe Corrigan: Re-evaluating childhood memories of the Ritz in view of history’s truth
Many townies of my vintage will recall occasional Saturday matinees in the Regal or Ritz cinemas in the late 1950s and early 1960s, watching Cowboy and Indian ‘flicks’. In those innocent days, we would ride our ponies back home after the film,
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Prioritise safety on farms this summer, says LMC
WITH silage making continuing on many farms, as well as many other activities involving tractors and machinery, and with schools off for the summer break, the Livestock and Meat Commission has renewed calls for farm safety to be prioritised at all
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'It’s a huge honour to be selected for my third Olympics' - Maguire
Cavan golfer, Leona Maguire has been selected to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. This will be Maguire's third time representing her country and she is part of a familiar team for the golf event. Replicating the
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Show qualifiers set to bring exhibitors from across Ireland
This year’s Clogher Valley Show – taking place on Wednesday, July 31 – will have 15 championships and 18 Irish Shows Association championships with exhibitors from across Ireland presenting their livestock in the judging rings. The 18 championships
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On the march for The Twelfth in Irvinestown
Here is one of two galleries showing the bands, the crowds and the sights in the heart of busy Irvinestown for The Twelfth celebrations this year.
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Bursary winner Jessica involved in farming enterprises
Each year, Clogher Valley Agricultural Society awards a bursary to a CAFRE student who has just finished their first year at college. The bursary is awarded as a tribute to the late President, Captain Robert Lowry. This year’s recipient is
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A further look at the recent Omagh Show
Continuing to take a look at the recent Omagh Show, with photos showing some of the local faces, farmers and related businesses at this year's busy Show.
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Douglas wants Fermanagh to show 'truer version' of themselves
After a mixed set of results in the build up to the Super Cup, Fermanagh Premiers’ manager Keith Douglas is hoping his squad can take inspiration from the 2022 Premier team and turn around their form in time for the big occasion. Two years ago
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22 lodges help Clogher Valley mark the day
The Clogher Valley Demonstration was hosted by Annahoe District LOL No. 6. The town of Ballygawley welcomed 22 lodges as well as bands from across the area. They were joined by the County Grand Master of Tyrone, Wor. Bro. Robert Abernethy.
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Bernadette McAliskey: Heady scent of nostalgia can't distract from pressing politics
HAVE you noticed that the hedges across the rural landscape have been filled with wild rose and honeysuckle? As children, growing up on the edge of the town, the Sunday family walk to visit both grannies took round the ‘back road’ through the rural
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The Twelfth: A day of pageantry, music, family and proud traditions
Amidst the vibrant tapestry of pageantry, identity, music, and cherished memories, the day unfolded in Irvinestown in all its splendor. For a fitter, healthier and fresher-looking body of men and women, I have not seen in a long time. It’s
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More photos from The Twelfth in Irvinestown
Here's the second of two galleries showing some of The Twelfth scenes in Irvinestown last weekend.
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SOAS urges healthcare workers to share experiences in RQIA's review
The hospital campaign group, Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed the publication by the independent health regulator, the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA), of its plans for a first phase engagement as part of its wider independent
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All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published within weeks
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has said work to finalise the All-Island Strategic Rail Review - which does not include Fermanagh - will be complete soon. "Since the public consultation closed in September last year, work has been ongoing to
