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Haulage yard approved despite resident's concerns
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has defied planning advice to approve a haulage yard right next to the home of an 82-year-old man. At a recent planning meeting, retrospective permission was granted for the retention of an existing haulage
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'Farmers will be essentially forced to buy back their own land'
NEW laws around inheritance tax will force farmers to "essentially buy back their own land", a representative from Ulster Bank has said. According to Cormac McKervey, Ulster Bank's Head of Agriculture, the "vast majority" of farms in Northern
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Books old and new at Historical Society festive craft fair
LISNASKEA Historical Society is hosting a craft and book fair on Saturday, November 30 at the Archdale Centre in Lisnaskea. The event, which will run from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, invites local vendors to showcase their homemade arts and crafts, baked
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council gearing up for Dalradian Public Inquiry
A Public Inquiry into plans for an underground mine by Dalradian in County Tyrone is due to commence next year on January 13, in The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. The proposal for an underground mine by Dalradian, outside Greencastle, has been discussed
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Fun for all the family in Lisnaskea
LISNASKEA is ringing in the Christmas season with a variety of festive events, perfect for families and visitors of all ages. The Festive Roller Rink, open from November 22 to December 1 and again from December 27 to January 4, offers a fun, indoor
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Clothing, recording and gigging: Nathan Carter reflects on his packed year
AS THE year winds down and the Christmas season approaches, Country singer Nathan Carter is looking forward to spending some much-needed time with his family and friends. “It’s been a hectic year, and I’m really looking forward to a bit of down
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'This effects all of us; we need to shout loud about it', says UFU's Brown
THE anger currently being felt within the farming community was perhaps best summed up by former UFU President, David Brown. "What's the point if we can't pass it to the next generation?" This phrase, Mr Brown said, has been uttered countless
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Festive cheer at special Clogher Christmas market
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and this year, the Clogher Valley Christmas Market is set to bring festive joy and community spirit to the heart of Clogher. Hosted by the Clogher Valley Playgroup, the outdoor event will take place
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Beloved father and businessman Colin (63) fondly remembered
A WELL-KNOWN businessman who died suddenly in Spain has been fondly remembered in a heartfelt tribute. The local community has been plunged into mourning following the death of well-known businessman, Colin Parkinson. Mr. Parkinson, 63, ran
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My generation will be hardest hit by these changes, says local vet
THE younger generation will be hardest hit by planned changes to inheritance tax laws, a vet and farmer has claimed. Aoife Ferris, of Lakeland Vets, said the controversial changes will add to a long list of pressures facing young farmers, all
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Mental health counsellor denies harassing a woman earlier this year
A COUNSELLER from Enniskillen has denied harassing a woman. Niall Joseph Greene (44) of Silverhill Demense, Enniskillen, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrate's Court yesterday (Wednesday). He is facing a charge of harassing a woman earlier
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Maguiresbridge gears up for festive lights switch-on
Maguiresbridge Village Rural Development Association is set to kick off the holiday season with a festive Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Sunday, December 8, at 5pm. This annual celebration promises to bring the community together for an evening
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'Brutal attack' will have a 'psychological impact' on young farmers, says accountant
MAJOR changes to inheritance tax is a "brutal attack" that will have a "psychological impact" on young farmers, an accountant has warned. Omagh-based Seamus McCaffrey was one of a panel of speakers at a public meeting on inheritance tax which
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Maguiresbridge Primary School plans festive December activities
MAGUIRESBRIDGE Primary School is set for a busy and festive December, filled with activities to delight pupils, parents, and the community. The celebrations begin with P5/6 and P6/7 classes visiting Florence Court House for the ‘Victorian Christmas
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Santa getting ready for his his annual visit to Brookeborough
Get ready for holiday cheer as Brookeborough welcomes Santa Claus to the Station House on Sunday, December 8. This festive family event, now an annual tradition, promises a day filled with Christmas magic and fun for all ages. Santa’s visit
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A busy Christmas and new year ahead for Moat Primary
MOAT Primary School has exciting events lined up for December. P1 to P3 pupils are preparing to perform Shepherd Little, a nativity celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. The entire school will come together for a Community Carol Service on
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Banner erected at McDonald's over Gaza genocide
A Fermanagh based Republican society has held a protest at the new McDonald's drive-thru in Enniskillen against the company's alleged complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. The Robert Emmet 1916 Society Lisnaskea erected a banner outside the
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Paddy Treacy reflects on a breakout year, Christmas plans, and what's ahead
2024 has been a landmark year for Lisnaskea-based Irish Folk singer Paddy Treacy, marked by personal and professional milestones that will stand out in his career. With a string of achievements, including his victory at the Over-18 All-Ireland
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Asda tackles loneliness with £1 meals for over 60s this winter
Thousands of people over 60 across Northern Ireland are facing a lonely Christmas. According to Asda's new Christmas Community report, one in 10 across the UK are unsure if they will speak to anyone between December 15 and January 1. The report
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Lucy Hamilton to shine on RTÉ's Late Late Toy Show next week
A nine-year-old from Fermanagh will represent her county with pride next week on the RTÉ Late Late Toy Show. Lucy Hamilton, a pupil at St. Mary's Primary School, Maguiresbridge will take part in the County parade - a new feature as part of RTÉ's
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Christmas isn't Christmas without a trip to Kenwells
TAKE a trip to Christmas at Kenwells in Dromore and you will be taken back in time to the magical Christmases of your childhood. A firm favourite for customers across the North and South of Ireland at this time of year, this Winter Wonderland Destination
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Festive December ahead for Kesh Primary School students
Kesh Primary School and Community Nursery have an exciting line-up of festive events this December to bring holiday cheer to students, families, and staff. Festivities kick off with a whole-school Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 5, setting
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GAA club 'ready to work' with Council to relocate playpark following flooding
Tempo Maguires GAC said they are ready to work with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) around the possible relocation of the village's playpark after it was flooded during Storm Bert last week. The playpark was not accessible due to the
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Tax will bring 'enormous change' for farming futures, solicitor warns
NEW inheritance tax laws will bring "enormous change" for succession planning on family farms, an Enniskillen solicitor has warned. James Cooper, of Cooper Wilkinson Solicitors, addressed a crowd of hundreds at a public meeting on Monday night
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'Fund our Future': Derrygonnelly pupils forced to ask for donations for new computers
PUPILS at a Derrygonnelly school are fundraising for a new ICT suite to aid them in their learning. Having identified the need for computers in their school, children at St. Patrick’s Primary School, Derrygonnelly are aiming to raise £35,000 to
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Family farm tax: 'There is a definite bad feeling amongst farmers'
FARMERS from Fermanagh and further afield have had their say on the impact of inheritance tax changes at a recent public rally. The event was organised by The Impartial Reporter and The Farmers' Voice, the paper's new farming section, and held
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Tracey Bratton reflects on the year of 2024
We catch up with Kesh Community Carnival committee member Tracey Bratton who looks back on 2024 and what she thought of it to date as well as what’s going on in Kesh this Christmas. Looking back on the past year, what moments stand out to you,
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Bernadette McAliskey: The 'curiouser and curiouser' case of Harland & Wolff
Keir Starmer and Rachael Reeves are not as clever as they think they are. We might all have our belts tightened ‘til our eyes pop out, as a result. That would seem to be the opinion of the Financial Times. I am not an avid daily reader of that
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Homelessness in the shadow of Christmas cheer
Metres away from an illuminated Christmas tree in Enniskillen where hundreds of people gathered at the weekend to mark the turning on of the Christmas lights sits a man with two bags and a sleeping bag around his neck, nestled in a doorway on the Diamond
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Chinese Consulate covered hotel costs for councillor and chief executive
CHINA'S growing influence on local and international affairs has drawn scrutiny, and a disclosure this week of council expenses reveals the Chinese Consulate covered accommodation costs for a councillor and the chief executive of Fermanagh and Omagh
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'The government are a pack of liars, you can't trust them', says farmer
A FARMER and butcher has accused the government of being "a pack of liars" amid major changes to inheritance tax. Speaking at Monday night's public rally at Enniskillen Farmers Mart, Andrew Burleigh said that the Labour government have broken
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ERBC and ERGS Rugby Club hosts successful Night at the Oskars night
Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and ERGS Rugby Club celebrated a fantastic joint fundraiser, Night at the Oskars, last Saturday at the SilverBirch Hotel in Omagh. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together the community for a memorable evening
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Reservoir cell data and DNA evidence examined in Damien Heagney murder trial
The mobile phone of a man accused of murdering Damien Heagney was picked up on a cell site covering the vicinity of a reservoir where his remains were located, a court heard on Tuesday. Mr. Heagney (47) was last seen alive at the end of December
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Megan is breaking the 'grass' ceiling for women in farming
MEGAN Morrow from Ballinamallard has always had a deep connection to farming, and she has never let her gender hold her back from pursuing her passion. Today, Megan is a Sustainability Advisor for Dale Farm, but her journey into the industry
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Lyle Gawley is a leading light for mixed martial arts in Fermanagh
Lyle Gawley is a leading light in the art of mixed martial arts in Fermanagh. He has been practicing Japanese Ju Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, karate and kick-boxing among other forms of the sport for over 30 years now. “Well, I started off whenever
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'It wouldn't happen in France, and it shouldn't happen here!'
THERE were heated exchanges and stern questions as farmers took to the floor at a public meeting on inheritance tax changes on Monday. Some farmers hit out at claims of inaction from the Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Muir, while others lambasted
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Meagan Daley: Empowering others through creativity and confidence
Meagan Daley has quickly risen through the ranks to become an important figure in the creative industry in Enniskillen. As the founder of Meagan Daley Studio, a creative agency specializing in photography, social media management, and marketing
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Festive season officially begins in Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN'S festive season officially began on Saturday with the much-anticipated annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event. Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in collaboration with Urban Events, the event themed ‘Once Upon a Christmas
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From maths to nature: St. Mary’s, Mullymesker pupils share their passions
The P5 pupils of St. Mary’s Primary School, Mullymesker, were abuzz with excitement as they prepared for their upcoming school movie night when The Impartial Reporter paid them a visit. The lively atmosphere was matched by the vibrant creativity
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Bigger Picture: Farming photo by John McVitty
Photo shows William Lee, lime spreading.
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McCartney ready to 'embrace' first-time appearance at World Aquatic Championships
Enniskillen swimmer, Ellie McCartney, is determined to embrace her first-ever appearance at the World Aquatic Championships in Budapest next month. McCartney, who swims out of the National Centre, Limerick as she is currently studying in the city
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Post Office closures leave rural communities isolated - Lord Brookeborough
A Fermanagh peer has warned that banks and the Post Office bouncing off each other and reducing services one by one is "unacceptable". The subject of rural Post Offices and the impact of their closures was raised in the House of Lords by Fermanagh
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Gerard Howlin: Three-horse race leaves a leader to limp across the finish line
The general election is set to deliver the most complicated politics for the Republic of Ireland since the interparty governments of 1948 and 1954. It is also a bridging point between the remarkably stable politics of the 90 years between 1922
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Author to discus Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers book at Enniskillen Castle
Author Kerry Whelan will deliver an insightful talk at Enniskillen Castle on Saturday, November 30 at 2pm, entitled 'Writing a Novel as a Tribute to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers'. This free event offers a unique opportunity to hear Mr. Whelan
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Arlene Foster: The politics of envy should not strangle farming life
Labour’s proposed inheritance tax changes is a policy so out of touch, it could only come from a party increasingly defined by the politics of envy. These changes are not only a financial blow but an attack on a way of life that has sustained our
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Gathering celebrates busy Clogher Mart marking its 70th anniversary
One of the oldest and most successful livestock marts in the country, Clogher Valley Livestock Producers, has marked its 70th anniversary – a feat almost unsurpassed in Ireland. Clogher Mart has grown to be one of the busiest and most successful
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Farmers defiant over tax changes as hundreds attend Farmer’s Voice meeting
There was standing room only at the public meeting, ‘Stop the Tax, Support our Farmers’ meeting on Monday night at Enniskillen Mart hosted by Ulster Farmers’ Mart and organised by The Impartial Reporter and Farmers’ Voice. Despite the meeting only
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Fermanagh politicians stand united at mart to oppose family farm tax
Fermanagh politicians put on a united front as joined with farmers to opposet the proposed family farm tax as part of the ‘Stop the Tax, Save our Farmers’ event organised by The Impartial Reporter and Farmer’s Voice. There was a warmth between
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Beloved ‘Queen of Kilskeery,’ Gwen Crozier, laid to rest
Gwen Crozier, the ‘Queen of Kilskeery’ was laid to rest today (Wendesday) following her funeral in the village she loved so well. Mrs. Crozier, a popular postmistress and highly respected member of the community died on Saturday, November 23 in
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Muir: 'I share the public’s concern on dog breeding'
The issue of licensed dog breeding establishments in Fermanagh is of “great concern” to Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir. The Minister was speaking during a debate on Lucy’s Law in the chamber of the
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Floodwaters sweep through Derrylin as Storm Bert hits Fermanagh
The village of Derrylin awoke on Saturday morning to flood waters as water rose quickly as Storm Bert took hold of County Fermanagh. The heavy rain and floods took its toll on the village with flood waters at St. Aidan’s High School reaching some
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A sweet adventure awaits as ELO Unwraps ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The stage of the Ardhowen Theatre will be a place of ‘Pure Imagination’ when Enniskillen Light Operatic bring their version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the stage. The show will open tonight (Thursday) with Cara Murphy (18) taking on
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Defibrillators for all NI schools in £700k education plan
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a plan to provide defibrillators to all Northern Ireland schools. A survey revealed that fewer than half of the schools currently have Automated External Defibrillators on site. The Department of
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New portrait of former NI first minister unveiled
A new portrait of Baroness Arlene Foster now hangs in Queen's University Belfast's Great Hall. The former first minister's painting will form part of the university's portrait collection, which aims to redress the imbalance in the representation
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Executive reaffirms commitment to end violence against women and girls
The Executive has reaffirmed its commitment to ending violence against women and girls. The statement was issued on White Ribbon Day, which marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, and the start of a
