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Invest NI awards £7.31 million to businesses in Fermanagh and South Tyrone
A TOTAL of £7.31 million in Invest NI funding has been awarded to businesses in Fermanagh and South Tyrone over the past two years. UUP MLA Diana Armstrong sought details regarding this funding during a recent sitting of Stormont. In response
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Finance Minister reaffirms commitment to reinstating of growth deal
FINANCE Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has reaffirmed her commitment to reversing the government's pause on Mid South West Growth deal funding. At a recent sitting of Stormont DUP MLA Deborah Erskine asked the Minister for an update on discussions
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Review into impact of SWAH surgery suspension nearing completion
A REVIEW into the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is nearing completion, according to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. In response to a question from DUP MLA Deborah Erskine about the discussions
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New ERGS at standstill due to funding constraints, Givan warns
THE redevelopment of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School cannot progress until additional funding is secured, Education Minister Paul Givan has said. The project, which has been eagerly anticipated by the local community, remains in the "technical
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Irvinestown and Lisnaskea set for evenly matched final battle
The Cadco Intermediate Championship Final on Saturday evening brings together two teams that are very familiar with each other. Having met already in the Division Two SFL, Irvinestown and Lisnaskea then locked horns in the opening game of Group
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Farming remains a treasured way of life for Fermanagh family
AROUND five years ago, Lisnaskea farmer Alan Burleigh began considering a move from beef into dairying. The Burleighs are well-known for their prize-winning pedigree Charolais and Simmental cattle, but Alan admits that alongside beef, he always
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Ederney farmers are 'Ploughing on', but not in the fields!
ON an allocated day each month, local farmers down tools, hang up their wellies and head for the village of Ederney. These men are 'Ploughing On', but for once, not in the fields. Instead, they are heading off for day trips, enjoying a meal
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Molly McAllister and Jodie O’Reilly honoured with Queen’s Guide Award
Two Fermanagh Guides have received their Queen’s Guide Award, the highest award you can work towards in Girlguiding. Molly McAllister and Jodie O’Reilly received their awards from Mrs. Debbie McDowell, Ulster Chief Commissioner at the recent Girlguiding
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Police to provide 'high-visibility patrols' to combat business crime
POLICE in Fermanagh have vowed to provide "high-visibility patrols" across Enniskillen in an effort to combat business crime. A PSNI spokesperson said: "We are keen to listen to concerns, provide help and support, and promote safer working environments
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Lyons wants to join Erne Gaels' legends of 1981
Anyone with the great GAA blood of “Yankee Jimmy” and “Yankee Tommy” Gallagher could not fail to make their mark in football in any county. For, Erne Gaels' eloquent and erudite captain Ryan Lyons is a grandnephew of the two men from Knocknashangan
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Local house rent increases by 10 per cent in last year
With online property portal, PropertyPal, reporting a 10 per cent increase in the cost of renting a house in Northern Ireland in the last year, Fermanagh is not immune to this rise. Two local estate agents, Niall Smyth from Smyth & Leslie and William
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Richard Wright: Why trade wars hurt everyone involved
Richard Wright Trade wars produce no winners. They end in negotiated agreements when common sense prevails, but leave behind a lot of losers and collateral economic damage. The food and drink industry in the EU, which then included the
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Little Minds: Holidays, baby cappuccinos and burnt garlic bread in Ballinamallard PS
The P1 classroom in Ballinamallard Primary School is a kaleidoscope of colour and a hub of activity. Children busy themselves around the room, squashing playdough in their hands, colouring in beautiful bright pictures, and working in a kitchenette
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'From hill farmers to vegetable growers, the farming sector is unified'
By James McCluggage, UFU policy, technical and communications manager Northern Ireland’s farmers take immense pride in producing some of the world’s best food, and there is potential to achieve even more with the right policy framework. By
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Charity skydive gives schools the perfect jump
A brave group of seven have raised £15,000 to be split between three local schools by completing a charity skydive. Marty Conwell, Frank and Philip Greene, Richard Schwartz, Patrick McCaffrey, John Lavery and Eamon Lynam put any fears of heights
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Cuts to MV funding could be 'disastrous' for industry, warns sheep farmer
A LOCAL sheep farmer has warned that the withdrawal of Maedi Visna (MV) funding will be "disastrous" for the industry. Alastair Armstrong, who farms near Tempo, voiced grave concerns about a decision from Department of Agriculture, Environment
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Cavan men given suspended sentences for aiding Continuity IRA
Two Cavan residents received suspended sentences for assisting the Continuity IRA in an alleged attack on Enniskillen Police Station in 2021. Desmond Smith (65), of Kilnavara Crescent, Co. Cavan, pleaded guilty to knowingly rendering assistance
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Volunteer to hold raffle to raise funds for baby loss charity
A charity which creates a supportive environment and social outlet for families following the loss of a baby is calling on the support of the local community to help raise money to keep their memory garden going in Fivemiletown. The Molly &
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Councillors disappointed by lack of clarity from DAERA Minister following meeting
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir recently met with members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Agricultural Liaison Group at the CAFRE Campus in Enniskillen, where he considered matters having
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Spike in pneumonia could spell heavy losses for cattle farmers
CATTLE farmers in Fermanagh are seeing a steep rise in calf pneumonia, which threatens financial losses of up to £82 per animal. This is a stern warning of a Fermanagh vet, Saskia Hogg, who has seen first-hand how this seasonal spike is impacting
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Bonner one step away from ending Erne Gaels' drought
So, who is Declan Bonner? That’s the colourful Erne Gaels boss with the baseball cap worn back to front with the quick short steps of a soccer star who once had a trial with Celtic at the tender age of 17. The late great Billy McNeill wanted
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Western Trust misses cancer care targets as patient waiting times soar
Data on waiting list times for cancer patients in the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) area show significant delays in cancer treatment for patients referred on urgent pathways. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, patients
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Kinawley to host two great evenings of entertainment
The village of Kinawley is set to host two excellent evening of music this month as they celebrate the best in musical talent. This weekend, Kinawley Community Centre will host the renowned traditional Irish musician, Shaskeen. The group are
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'Both teams are different' from 2022 final says Enniskillen boss Bradley
“Yes Mr Bradley.” Enniskillen Gaels boss Simon Bradley will be keeping a wary eye on past pupils like Oisin, Ultan and Aogan Kelm, Barry, Jack, Ben and Dan McCann, Michael Óg McGarrgle, Martin Gilfedder and Ryan Lyons to name a few, as his former
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Reihill aiming to win back-to-back championship titles
John Reihill is aiming to lead Lisnaskea to back-to-back championship titles when his team face Irvinestown in familiar surroundings on Saturday. The former Enniskillen Gaels player and manager suffered the drop in his first year in charge over
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'To keep people waiting for that length of time is just unfair and unacceptable'
A Fermanagh woman suffering from anxiety was told that she would have to wait up to nine months for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment in the Western Trust. Jenny (not her real name) said it is not fair that someone with mental health
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Proposal to move Lidl to new development as negotiations for bowling alley ongoing
NEGOTIATIONS around a new bowling alley and cinema in Enniskillen are still ongoing, despite recent plans suggesting these future leisure facilities may be replaced by a supermarket. Speculation has been growing about the future of these much-anticipated
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Garrison farmer's flower-rich grassland meticulously mapped
Hundreds of hectares of Fermanagh’s flower-rich grasslands have been meticulously mapped to ensure vital protection through the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). Over the last three years, Ulster Wildlife has surveyed 858 hectares of species-rich
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Stroke Warriors open new hub in Enniskillen
There was a sense of joy and jubilation when the Stroke Warriors Community Hub officially opened last Tuesday (October 8) on Cross Street, Enniskillen. The Tumbling Paddies got proceeding underway outside the shop as they sang their hit, ‘The Way
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Mix of youth and experience could be the difference for McDermott's Irvinestown
In his prime, Shane McDermott was a dashing athletic centre-back for Fermanagh and was a key figure for the county in that magical year of 2004 when they came within an ace of reaching an All-Ireland final. But he was also the mainstay of many
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Trevor Birney explores Loughinisland, his arrest and media freedom in new book
THE story of the Loughinsland Massacre and the fallout following the arrest of t wo journalists who worked on the documentary focused on the massacre is the subject of a new book. In the opening pages of ‘Shooting Crows: Mass Murder, State Collusion
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'I want justice for anyone in area who suffered because of mother-and-baby homes'
“A cold place with an itchy blanket” is how one survivor of a mother-and-baby home described the place where she was born and separated from her mother. Mechelle Dillon is one of those from this area who is leading the call for justice for thousands
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Families suffering as legal system fails to deliver swift justice, warns Lord Elliott
Ulster Unionist Peer and former MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Lord Tom Elliott of Ballinamallard described the legal process of those seeking justice and compensation from government bodies as “slow” and “arduous”. He made these comments
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DAERA Minister: No legal basis for province-wide list of licensed dog breeders
There is no legal basis to collate and publish details of licensed breeders on a Northern Ireland-wide basis, according to the DAERA minister. Andrew Muir, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has again directed responsibilities
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Talented James has a ticket booked for the World Angus Forum in Australia
James Morrison is a promising pedigree Aberdeen Angus breeder, an enthusiastic agricultural student, a successful sportsman and a talented musician. However, next May, James – from Drummeer, Maguiresbridge – will represent the United Kingdom and
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Delighted grads – and award winners, too – at Harper Adams University
Craig Humes from Irvinestown and Brendan Quinn from Ballygawley are pictured celebrating their graduation at Harper Adams University recently. Craig graduated with a BSc(Hons) Agribusiness, and Brendan with a BEng (Hons) Agricultural Engineering
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Irish Bowl presented to top agricultural graduate
At the recent graduation ceremony at Harper Adams University, Stephen Evans (right), from Fintona, a former student of Fivemiletown College, presented the Irish Bowl on behalf of Harper Adams in Ireland to Harry Parsons from Lancashire – the top student
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Bernadette McAliskey: Questions over SF's latest response to child protection issues
Both Sinn Féin (SF) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) have struggled over the past few weeks to minimise and repair ‘reputational damage’. Their respective prioritising their public image has not enhanced the reputation of either. Both
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Kerrie Flood: Honouring my mother's fight and encouraging yours
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as you know, this corner of The Impartial Reporter is a space to talk about all things women-related. And, this week, it is a space to talk about all things breasts. Around one in eight women in
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Schools’ pupils speak up to help highlight a language day
On Tuesday, October 8, almost 30 pupils from the Speech and Language classes in Holy Trinity PS and Enniskillen Model PS came together to celebrate the upcoming Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day (this Friday, October 18). Now in its seventh
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UGS getting set for a dairy farm walk at Castlederg
The Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) is coming west next week for their autumn farm walk. UGS President John Egerton will lead members and non-members on a visit to Howard and Jessica Pollock’s dairy farm at Castlederg on Tuesday next, October 22
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Joe Corrigan: Tales from a trail through the old American Wild West
I've always been fascinated by the American Wild West, and in particular, those often romanticised and stereotyped characters: the cowboy and the outlaw. My interest was fuelled initially by Western novels borrowed from the old library in Frith's
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Dr. Laura McDonnell: GPs doing their best to tackle evolving healthcare landscape
Having trained in Queen’s and completed my hospital years in Belfast, I made the decision to return to my home county of Fermanagh in 2005. I always knew I wanted to live and practice rurally, and during my GP registrar year, my passion for family
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New charity shop opens in Kesh to support veterans rest and recuperation
Kesh hosted the grand opening of a new charity shop to support veterans from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The North South Veterans Rest & Recuperation charity opened the doors of its charity shop at 5 Riverside Retail Park
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Relics of St. Bernadette draw thousands to Lisnaskea
The relics of Saint Bernadette arrived in Fermanagh last week as part of a “once-in-a-lifetime” tour of the island of Ireland. The relics spent were in Holy Cross Church in Lisnaskea and attracted thousands of visitors from across the Catholic
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Fermanagh pianists to shine in new music book
Pianists from the age of eight to 80 feature in a new music book set to be launched this week. 'A Collection of 25 Compositions by 25 Fermanagh Pianists' will be officially launched at Castle Coole this Saturday afternoon, October 19, at 1pm with
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Demand soars for essentials as Grow Baby service supports families in need
Prams, car seats, children’s clothes and cots rest quietly waiting to go to their future home inside the Lakes Vineyard Church which is home to Enniskillen Food Bank. Grow Baby which offers items for babies and young children in “busier than ever
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Empowering Women to Succeed: Jane McDermott's path to breaking the glass ceiling
In a world where women continue to break barriers and defy expectations, Jane McDermott from Newtownbutler stands as a shining example of inspiration. A solicitor, makeup artist, and social media influencer, Jane has carved a unique path for herself