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Youth accused of rape remains in custody
A 17-year-old boy has appeared at the Youth Court in Enniskillen charged with raping a girl at a house in the town in the early hours of last Thursday morning. The boy cannot be named because he is a juvenile.
Fermanagh to host world's richest fishing contest
Fermanagh is to host the richest fishing competition in the world with £70,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Partner told police man was 'wrecking house'
A 32-year-old man was drinking with his partner when he overturned a table and began "wrecking the house", Fermanagh Court has heard.
£36,000 Lottery cash for four groups
A group that helps women in crisis is among four in Fermanagh sharing a £36,000 win on the Big Lottery Fund's Awards for All programme.
Spat at police and tried to head-butt officer
A 23-year-old man who spat at police and tried to head-butt an officer has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment, suspended for two years.
A volcano will erupt in Fermanagh this weekend. And a meteorite land in the county.
Accused of having knuckle duster on Tempo Road
A 20-year-old man accused of damaging a primary school and a number of vehicles has appeared before a Preliminary Enquiry at Fermanagh Court. Paul Anthony Monaghan, of Killynure Gardens, Enniskillen, faces a total of seven charges.
Teen had 'kept youth court in work on his own'
An 18-year-old man was given three chances by "those f--king pricks" from the PSNI and has now been given a last chance by Deputy District Judge Neil Rafferty.
Sound of music alerted police to after hours drinking
The sound of loud music coming from a village pub at three o'clock on a Sunday morning attracted the attention of police, who found a number of party-goers still celebrating.
35-year-old found with cannabis and weighing scales
A 35-year-old man accused of being a drug dealer after being found with weighing scales, bags and a quantity of cannabis, has appeared at Fermanagh Court.
Kerr detectives make appeal about unidentified man
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh last April have appealed for information on 11 unidentified vehicles and one unidentified man in the vicinity of the 25-year-old home in the days leading up to the murder and on the day itself.
Fermanagh make it two out of two
Fermanagh secured a second successive victory in Allianz NFL Division Four with a 2-15 to 0-09 win over London in Ruislip today.
Flanagan rejects Orange Arch plans
SINN Fein MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Phil Flanagan has heavily criticised plans by loyalists to erect an Orange Arch in Enniskillen and has accused organisers of creating divisions in the area.
Support wanted for Castle Coole Hospice walk
Northern Ireland Hospice's Vice President Olivia Nash, is calling for the people of County Fermanagh to help make miles of difference by supporting the 2012 Hospice Walks. The Hospice Walks offer ten different stunning walking locations across Northern Ireland, one of which is a five mile walk through the scenic Castle Coole, Enniskillen, taking place on Sunday, March 25th at 3pm.
Clogher Pedestrian crossing operational in weeks
The Roads Service has confirmed that the new puffin type pedestrian crossing in Clogher will become operational in a few weeks.
Canavan names team for London clash
Peter Canavan has named his team to play London in Sunday's refixture of the game postponed from a fortnight ago. However, the team is the same as the one named in advance of last week's match versus Clare but that was not the team that started.
Fermanagh captain to answer your questions in our latest Twitter Q&A
Fermanagh captain Ryan McCluskey will be in the Impartial Reporter office tomorrow (Friday) to answer all your questions in our latest Twitter Q&A. This is your chance to talk to the Fermanagh captain before he flies to London for Sunday's rearranged National League encounter.
The death took place (peacefully) of Helen Kathryn Miller, 14 Leenagrenagh, Enniskillen, in Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh, on Sunday, 22nd January, 2012, after battling with cancer for three and a half years.
A much-loved husband and devoted father and grandfather, Robert John Henry Gault, known as Robin, passed away peacefully at the Erne Hospital on January 22, 2012. He was 73-years-old.
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Anna Mary (May) Lendrum of Cleen, Fivemiletown, passed away peacefully at the Erne Hospital on 12th January, 2012. She was in her 96th year, being born in 1916.
Mr James (Jim) Foster of Tonyloman, Bellanaleck passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at the Erne Hospital, Enniskillen on January 19, 2012, aged 93.
Northern Ireland wool producers will be voting for a regional member of the British Wool Marketing Board following the receipt of two candidates names.
Tickety Moo Jerseys line up for robotic milking
Fermanagh has it's first robotic milking system in operation and many of us can sample the results of it's work in the creamy textured Tickety Moo Ice-Cream.
Third Farm Modernisation grant opens in a few months
Farmers unsuccessful in the first two tranches of the Farm Modernisation Programme will be awarded extra marks if they apply to the Third Tranche later this year, according to the criteria published by DARD this week.
Trevor's commitment to YFCU earns him numerous awards
Trevor Wilson's name has been imprinted on many trophies over the years culminating in a string of Ulster Young Farmer of the Year titles in special categories such as countryside management.
Rural group highlights farm safety
A rural group is to highlight the dangers of working on farms by organising a seminar next week.
Renewables; options explained at major farm energy event
One of the biggest events of its kind in Fermanagh promoting renewable energy for the farm and rural areas, will be hosted by Enniskillen Campus of CAFRE next Wednesday.
Police apology over Drumawill no go decision
A senior police officer has had to apologise after a duty sergeant stopped officers from attending an incident involving young people in Drumawill Park in Enniskillen for fear of their safety.
Stunning view but planning for house refused a third time
The Department of Environment is to resume legal action to have a £95,000 house demolished.
Elliott 'would have no difficulty'meeting dissidents
ULSTER Unionist leader Tom Elliott has said he is willing to meet with dissident republicans.
Double right hand turn for lethal A4 junction
A "dangerous" junction on the Belfast Road at Brookeborough is to be improved following pleas from concerned residents and politicians.
Reported domestic violence crimes up 17.6 per cent
REPORTS of domestic violence in the Fermanagh area are on the rise according to Inspector Roy Robinson.
Need for 'innovative rural solutions'
The Fermanagh Trust which has been pioneering shared education models for schools in Fermanagh for several years, says the initiative can be taken further in light of the recommendations contained in this week's Northern Ireland Council for Catholic Education.
80 per cent of pupils to be bussed into Enniskillen schools?
Rationalisation of post primary schools in Fermanagh could mean more than 80 per cent of pupils travelling into Enniskillen for their education in the future or an arrangement which could see some pupils in Fermanagh attending schools in neighbouring Border counties of the Republic.
Thug's bail revoked days after release
A violent thug who attacked his own granny and is "highly likely" to strike again is back behind bars.
Award-winning celebrity chef Neven Maguire and his wife Amelda are celebrating the birth of their twin son and daughter Connor and Lucia.
Orange arch plan for Main Street
A loyalist plan to have an Orange Arch constructed on the main thoroughfare in Enniskillen is likely to prove controversial.
'Callous' theft from young women at rectory
A man has carried out what the police described as a callous theft on two young woman at a rectory while their father was away.
Robberies 'up significantly' in south Fermanagh
POLICE say robberies are "up significantly" in the Rosslea and Lisnaskea areas as more and more thieves steal metal and copper. Though, they say their aims to reduce thefts and burglaries across the county are "pretty much on target".
Direct bus service to Derry by Autumn
A direct bus service between Enniskillen and Londonderry is to be piloted in September, Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has said.
Trailer stolen from building site
A large trailer has been stolen from a building site at Donagh Cross, Lisnaskea.
Woman driver had open bottle of vodka beside her
Police acting on an anonymous tip-off stopped a 43-year-old driver with a cup and open bottle of vodka beside her and discovered she was three times the legal alcohol limit.
Fermanagh to play London on Sunday
Fermanagh will travel to London for the second time in a fortnight after their postponed Allianz NFL Division Four game against London was re-fixed for this Sunday, February 19, in Ruislip (1pm).
Driver escapes six-month driving ban
A 27-year-old man has escaped a six-month driving ban because he needs his car to get to work.
The Commission on Catholic Education has released a report confirming the closure of a St. Mary's Brollagh, it is being reported.
Minister visits Liberty Insurance
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has met with the senior management team of Liberty Mutual Direct Insurance Company Limited at the company's Enniskillen office.
Fermanagh fight back to claim opening win
Peter Canavan saw his Fermanagh side come from four points down to pick up the points from their opening Allianz NFL Division Two encounter against Clare at Brewster Park yesterday.
St. Michael's edge MacRory thriller
St. Michael's Enniskillen set up a BT MacRory Cup semi-final meeting with St. Patrick's Armagh after they edged a thriller against Omagh CBS in Dunmoyle on Saturday morning
Mallards learn from experience
Beaten but certainly not disgraced, the experience of playing a top Irish Premier League outfit in their own back yard will stand to a young Ballinamallard side.
Crawford misses out at Coleraine
Andy Crawford has lost his race for fitness and misses Ballinamallard's big Irish Cup tie at Coleraine Showgrounds.
Man became abusive when police were called
Police investigating a report that a middle-aged man was "hassling" a young girl arrived at a shop to find her crying. When they spoke to the man, 57-year-old Alexander Boyd, he insisted he had done nothing wrong and then attacked a police woman.
Average house sale price is £106,500
Fermanagh has been one of the cheapest places in Northern Ireland to buy a home, according to a new survey. In the last quarter of last year the average sale price of a house in Fermanagh and South Tyrone was £106,500.
Mother of four crashed and was three times legal limit
A 35-year-old mother of four found sitting in a crashed car in the early hours of the morning was over three times the legal alcohol limit. Donna Smith, of Carnwood, Lisnaskea, appeared at Fermanagh Court and admitted driving with excess alcohol. She was fined £300 and banned from driving for 18 months.
ULSTER Unionist leader Tom Elliott is our third Twitter Q&A guest tomorrow (Friday). The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA will be taking YOUR questions via our Twitter page from 12 noon, and he says he is willing to answer anything!
Mr. George Augustus Burleigh (Gus)
A much loved husband and devoted father, George Augustus Burleigh, known as 'Gus,' passed away peacefully at his home, 2 Tamlaght Park, Tamlaght, on January 10, 2012. .
There was widespread sadness at the death of Mrs. Marie Boyle (née Owens), 71 Old Rossorry Road, Enniskillen. A much respected member of the Enniskillen community, Marie died peacefully on December 16 in the Erne Hospital.
A well-known member of the community, Mrs. Lily Boyd, late of Derrin Road, Enniskillen, the widow of Reginald Boyd, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at the Erne Hospital on January 2, 2012, aged 93 years.
DARD roadshow comes to local venue to meet farmers
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is hosting a series of roadshows across Northern Ireland aimed at engaging directly with farmers and the wider rural community on key strategic policy areas.
Conference looks at horse performance
Everyone interested in horses will find the forthcoming equine conference useful.
Debbie takes over the reins at Equine Council
A Fermanagh woman with a background in development and marketing work in the horse industry, has been appointed the new development officer with the Equine Council for Northern Ireland.
Why the grass of the golf course is important to top young farmer
Fermanagh's top young farmer is certainly familiar with green grass but her work is slightly different from the type of farming she grew up with on the family livestock farm near Brookeborough.
UFU submits its response to CAP
The Ulster Farmers' Union wants to see the reformed CAP after 2013 to unlock what they see as massive potential in the local farming industry.
Carbon standard for College Campus
The Colleges of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise across Northern Ireland have been re-certified under the Carbon Trust Standard in recognition of progress made in reducing their carbon footprint and significantly cutting energy costs.
Shock for mother and 10-month-old child as pothole bursts car tyre
A MONEA man has hit out at Roads Service this week after his partner drove into a large pothole on the Leighan Road and burst a tyre.
200-year-old home ancestral home at risk over £114,000 debt
A Fermanagh family could lose the ancestral pile after the Ulster Bank went to court over a £114,000 debt.
Wilson farming future is in safe hands
When you are running a farming business, everyone involved gets their sleeves rolled up and gets on with the job.
£60,000 the cost of Trust recruitment day, claim
The Western Health Trust's controversial job recruitment exercise in Enniskillen last week could have cost them up to £60,000, it has been claimed.
HERE'S an exclusive look inside the private jet once owned by Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn.
The evening daddy came home and said 'your wee sister is in heaven'
FOR Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP and MLA Michelle Gildernew, it's personal. She is the chair of the Assembly's health committee, and it's a role she is passionate about and has taken to with gusto.
This man hit his own granny, attacked police and is likely to re-offend: but is OUT ON BAIL
A dissident republican terrorist supporter who carried out several attacks on police has been jailed for 10 months.
Man walks free from arson charge for fourth time
A 20-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of arson attacks on cars belonging to members of the public has walked free from Fermanagh Court for a fourth time.
The son and brother of the two women killed when actor Matthew Broderick crashed into their car says the film star "wasn't the greatest choice" to drive in a multi-million dollar Honda commercial screened at the Super Bowl at the weekend.
Inheriting Omagh debt will hit future investment in County
"HARD decisions" on cutting services lie ahead for Fermanagh District Council if Central Government does not address the issues of rate convergence and legacy debt posed by the Review of Public Administration (RPA).
Death driver Broderick's 'sick' car ad
Footage of Holywood actor Matthew Broderick behind the wheel in a multi-million dollar Super Bowl advertisement for a car has been branded as "sick" given that two Fermanagh women were killed when his rented car crashed into them 25 years ago.
THE deadly bug Pseudomonas which claimed the lives of four babies in Northern Ireland has been detected in a small number of water outlets in the neonatal unit at the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen.
Two drink drivers detected in one afternoon
A man and woman have been charged with drinking and driving offences following separate detections in Enniskillen on Tuesday afternoon.
Man seen unrinating outside church and courthouse on same night
A 36-year-old man seen urinating outside a church was spotted half an hour later urinating beside Enniskillen Courthouse.
Thousands of pounds of damage at new hospital
THOUSANDS of pounds of damage was caused at the new hospital site when electrical cables were deliberately cut.
Woman finds unknown man in her kitchen
A FEMALE made a nasty discovery last Wednesday evening when she returned home to find an unknown male in her kitchen.
11 homes re-possessed by Executive
The high demand for property in Fermanagh has led to the Housing Executive regaining control over homes which had been let out to tenants but which had remained vacant.
Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) is celebrating not one, but two nominations for awards for its pre-Christmas run of Oliver! at the Ardhowen Theatre.
Drink drive charges for man found asleep at wheel
A 42-year-old man has been charged with drink-driving offences after police found him asleep at the wheel of a van at Killyfiddy, Trillick, at about 12.30am on Sunday.
Tinseltown's finest to attend Beckett festival?
THERE could be a touch of Hollywood in Enniskillen later this year when the inaugural Samuel Beckett Festival comes to town.
Man on a 'bit of a binge' kicked in Pharmacy door
A 28-year-old man seen kicking in the glass door of a chemist's shop for no apparent reason has been put on probation for 12 months.
Dad drove uninsured to buy nappies
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who was caught by police in Enniskillen driving with no licence and no insurance had been heading into town to buy nappies for his child, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has been told.
A Lisnaskea woman has been conned out of £6,000 from a company claiming to be from the Ministry of Defence.
VIDEO: Nathan Carter at The Killyhevlin
After keeping the Killyhevlin country last night (Friday) to a sell out audience, Nathan Carter is already planning a re-match to play again to Fermanagh crowds.
Fermanagh game called off due to snow
Fermanagh's opening National Football League game against London has been called off due to heavy overnight snow in the capital. The game was scheduled to commence at 1.00pm in Ruislip on Sunday.
AUDIO: Anti-fracking protest in Enniskillen
UP to 100 anti-fracking demonstrators took to the rain-soaked streets of Enniskillen this afternoon to protest at news that test drilling for shale gas could start here next year.
Second half goals from Jason McCartney and David Kee gave the Mallards a deserved victory at Ferney Park; and although Tobermore pulled a late one back, it really was a comfortable win for the home side.
League debut for Donnelly on Sunday
Eoin Donnelly will make his National Football League debut for Fermanagh on Sunday after manager Peter Canavan released his team to play London on Sunday in Ruislip
A 49-year-old woman accused of stealing over £100 from a man has appeared before a Preliminary Enquiry at Fermanagh Court.
Twitter Q&A: Flanagan next to take YOUR questions
SINN Fein's Phil Flanagan (@PhilFlanagan) is our Twitter Q&A guest tomorrow (Friday). From 12 noon, the Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA will be live in our office and taking YOUR questions on whatever topic YOU choose.
Jacket thief apologises to old friend
A 32-YEAR-OLD man who stole a £50 jacket from Walkers Clothing in Irvinestown made a personal apology in court to the proprietor, a friend whom he has known since school.
Hallowe'en uninsured driver banned
A 20-year-old man went to collect relatives from a Hallowe'en night out and was caught driving without insurance, Fermanagh Court has heard
Mrs. Margaret Jessie Poppy Maxwell
The death occurred on January 24, 2012 of Poppy Maxwell, aged 83, late of Tempo Road, Enniskillen. The widow of Crawford Maxwell (a retired Ulster Bank manager), her peaceful passing, after a long illness, took place at her home, surrounded by her family.
Agri-food discussed at Conference
Keynote speakers at next week's annual conference of the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science, will discuss whether the agri food industry here can contribute £5 billion to the local economy.
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill has announced continuing support for local agri-food groups by awarding them almost £120,000 for the promotion of quality local food.
Agri workers set for pay increase
Agricultural workers are set to get a 2.4 per cent increase in their pay, following proposals by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland.
There's a new experience for the public at one of Fermanagh's best known farms. The Jersey dairy farm which produces Tickety Moo ice-cream now has robotic milkers to help produce the creamy milk that goes into this much sought confectionery.
Uk stockjudging winner is new young breeders' judge
A Fermanagh man, Stuart Wilson from Aghyoule, Derrylin will act as judge at the Charolais Young Breeders Stock Judging Competition on March 1 2012 at Dungannon Mart. The event starts at 8pm.
The agricultural industry has the potential to contribute to the Northern Ireland economy following the publication of farm incomes which shows an increase of 20.8 per cent of the total income from farming in 2011.
Top leaders and clubs announced in young farmers 'oscars'
Fermanagh young farmers have been celebrating a year of success while at the same time marking the important contribution they made to local communities.
Impact of CAP proposals spelled out to farmers
Fermanagh farmers have highlighted the impact of regionalisation and the interpretation of active farmers when the Ulster Farmers' Union held the last of their county meetings in Enniskillen last week.
Education Minister tells WELB that audit was 'incomplete'
The Western Education and Library Board has been asked to re-submit a viability audit on schools here after the Education Minister found audits from all five Boards "incomplete".
Death of respected hotelier in Spain
There has been widespread shock and sadness in the Clogher Valley at the news of the unexpected death in Spain of former Fivemiletown hotelier Mr. Eric Armstrong.
Crowds force Trust to change job criteria
THE Western Health and Social Care Board has admitted to changing the criteria of a job they were offering at a recruitment drive in Enniskillen this week, and acknowledged it was "disappointing" for those who attended the two day event.
'Hurt and abused ' Elliott says unionist unity a 'pipe dream'
ULSTER Unionist leader Tom Elliott has hit out at First Minister Peter Robinson for attending a GAA match on Saturday, describing it as "tokenism".
Attwood moves to assure that no decision made on fracking
Environment Minister Alex Attwood says there is a need to "get the right balance" on fracking.
Alleged members of drug 'ring' appear in court
Two alleged members of an illegal drug ring accused of conspiring to import a chemical stimulant from China, appeared in the dock at Fermanagh Court yesterday (Wednesday).
A shoe business able to keep pace with changing times
One of the county's longest established shops, John J. Sloans and Sons Ltd., in Enniskillen is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. The significant milestone is a pleasing achievement for the well-known town-centre establishment, particularly at a time when economic conditions continue to bite hard for retailers countrywide.
A 26-year-old woman has admitted swindling her employer out of tens of thousands of pounds.
Dangerous American raccoon cornered on farm
It looks as cute as a kitten and some people keep them as pets but it is a dangerous wild animal and a threat to public safety and Fermanagh's wildlife.
More than half Fermanagh couples co-habit before marriage
The average age of a bride and groom in Fermanagh is in their thirties, recently released government figures show.
Motel hosts first electric car charging station
The first WallPod electric vehicle charging station in Northern Ireland is being installed at the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen.
Creamery's contract with Asian retailer
Fivemiletown Creamery has won business from one of Asia's biggest retail operations.
Fracking tests earmarked for 2013
A major report into fracking in Fermanagh has just been published stating that test drilling for shale gas could be carried out in south west Fermanagh as early as next year after energy company Tamboran Resources found "substantial" natural gas field present in the county.
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