Impartial Reporter
Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to popular Fermanagh resident Aidan
The community of Coa has been deeply saddened by the passing of one of the area’s most popular residents.
Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh journalist takes on key role at GB News
With the creation of a new news channel set to be launched next month, one Fermanagh journalist is ready to play his part in making sure it is as successful as possible.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:20:19 +0100VIDEO: Fermanagh manager McMenamin delighted as they progress to semi-finals
Fermanagh manager Ryan McMenamin talks to Gareth Cauldwell after his side's draw with Longford earned them a place in the Division Three semi-finals where they will play Offaly.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Lakeland Forum opens new sensory room
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has installed a Sensory Room in the Lakeland Forum as part of its commitment to making its services as inclusive as possible.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Greater access to playparks in Irvinestown should be looked at says councillor
CALLS have been made for playparks to be better distributed across Irvinestown to make them more accessible to families.
Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh Council: Rural affairs sub-committee’s relegation threat sparks fury
A COUNCILLOR who championed the establishment of a Rural Affairs sub-committee within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has demanded legal advice after it emerged the agreed membership cannot proceed.
Sat, 29 May 2021 13:25:00 +0100Driving ban for Fermanagh man with defective tyres
A MAN caught twice by police with defectives tyres that were so worn the wire was beginning to show has ended up with a driving ban.
Sat, 29 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100Walk of the week: Bellanaleck Loughshore Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us to Bellanaleck’s Loughshore Walk. This walking trail not only leads you through woodland and grassland, but also takes you by the shores of the River Erne, showcasing the biodiversity of this area of Fermanag...
Sat, 29 May 2021 09:14:00 +0100Fermanagh Trust’s young grant makers award their funding to local projects
At their celebration event in Fermanagh House, the ‘Grant To Give Back’ team, a grant making committee run by young people for young people, awarded grants totalling just under £4,000 to five local projects.
Fri, 28 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh District Council – Young lifesaver commended
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have commended a school girl who used her First Aid training to save the life of a man she found unconscious.
Fri, 28 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Balcas sale: ‘No change’ to staffing says prospective new owners Glennon Brothers
A managing director of the company purchasing Balcas says that there will be “no change” in regards to staffing of the business.
Fri, 28 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100Denzil McDaniel: Radical reform needed to protect a valuable plank of democracy
I came across two thoughts in the last few days which appeared separate, but the more I considered them the more linked they became in my mind. I’ll share them with you.
Fri, 28 May 2021 16:21:05 +0100TV Doctor sets up GoFundMe page to fund Foster libel case
A TV Doctor has set up a GoFundMe page to pay for his damages to First Minister Arlene Foster
Fri, 28 May 2021 15:38:47 +0100Arlene Foster can step down as First Minister at a time of her choosing - Poots
Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster can step aside at a time of her choosing, her successor as DUP leader has said.
Fri, 28 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Fermanagh DJ humbled by £4k response to SWAH fundraiser
THE well-known ‘DJ Rockstar’ put his talents to good use again as he helped raise an impressive £4,000 for frontline health workers at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Fri, 28 May 2021 13:02:55 +0100Single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for UK use
It is the fist single-dose vaccine to be approved in the UK.
Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100Fermanagh man assaulted victim with metal pipe
A MAN who went to a house and assaulted another man with a metal pipe has been given an eight-month prison sentence.
Fri, 28 May 2021 09:17:43 +0100Arlene Foster walks out of fractious DUP leadership meeting
As Edwin Poots was officially ratified as DUP leader last night tensions within the party began to show as outgoing DUP Leader Arlene Foster left before her successors inaugural speech and one high profile Fermanagh South Tyrone DUP member announc...
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Anger following daylight attempted robbery in Enniskillen
THERE was widespread anger yesterday, Wednesday, following an attempted robbery that saw the perpetrator allegedly attempt to stab a member of staff in a busy Enniskillen shop.
Fri, 28 May 2021 09:49:44 +0100More than 100 cases of new Covid-19 'Thai variant' detected in the UK
Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.
Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Jørn joined by Fermanagh friends to celebrate Norwegian Day
A LONG way from his home of Norway, Jørn Bjerknes was delighted to celebrate Norwegian Day with his Fermanagh friends, as barge owners from across the county joined him in Enniskillen for a special parade along the River Erne to mark the day.
Thu, 27 May 2021 16:10:00 +0100Alleged 'high-ranking' IRA member refused bail on terrorism charges
An alleged high-ranking member of the Continuity IRA (CIRA) has appeared in court following the recovery of a firearm believed to be connected to shots fired at Enniskillen PSNI Station on March 17.
Thu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to Fermanagh's most famous gambler from across horse racing
THE late Irvinestown native Barney Curley has been described as a hero to the gambler and a scourge to the bookies.
Thu, 27 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100Northern Ireland Opera’s ‘Northern Songs’ series takes opera underground in the Marble Arch Caves
MARBLE Arch Caves is one of the striking locations being used as part of Northern Ireland Opera’s new series of ‘Northern Songs’ films, which celebrates songs by composers from across the island of Ireland, performed in some of Northern Ireland...
Thu, 27 May 2021 13:30:00 +0100Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP 'voice their disgust' at Arlene Foster treatment
The removal of Arlene Foster as leader of the DUP and First Minister was not supported by her local association, who have spoken out just days before she is due to step down as party leader.
Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100First Minister Arlene Foster awarded damages of £125,000 for false tweet
TV presenter Dr. Christian Jessen has been ordered to pay damages of £125,000 to Arlene Foster for posting an “outrageous” defamatory tweet which made unfounded claims that the First Minister of Northern Ireland was having an extramarital aff...
Thu, 27 May 2021 12:02:20 +0100McKinney murder trial: Jury to visit cruiser
The jury in the trial of 44-year-old Stephen McKinney is to view the hire cruiser from which he claims his wife Lu Na slipped and fell, but from which the prosecution say he "caused her to enter the water".
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:20:00 +0100Coronavirus: Vaccination programme open to over 18s
The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland will today (May 27) open for everyone aged 18 and over.
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:01:21 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI discover £6,000 worth of suspected drugs
A police patrol around the Clabby and Tempo areas resulted in the discovery of suspected Class B drugs.
Wed, 26 May 2021 21:51:07 +0100Enniskillen Security Alert: Man charged with terrorism offences
Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating violent dissident republican activity linked to the Continuity IRA, have charged a 42 year old man with a number of terrorism offences.
Wed, 26 May 2021 20:30:00 +0100Fermanagh in 2001: Car gives family a rude awakening
A FAMILY of four had a sudden awakening in the early hours of Thursday morning when a car left the Shore Road, Enniskillen, ploughed through a wooden fence and hedge and careered into the front wall of their house.
Wed, 26 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper
Wed, 26 May 2021 19:30:00 +0100Fermanagh in 1991: The young man who meets Mickey Mouse every day
IT IS the dream of every child to spend a day in ‘The Magic Kingdom’ and shake hands with Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
Wed, 26 May 2021 18:30:00 +0100Memories: A look back at what was happening in Fermanagh
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100Fermanagh in 1921: Candidates vie in some numbers for eight seats
THERE were interesting scenes in Omagh in connection with the nomination of candidates for the joint constituency of Fermanagh and Tyrone.
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:24:05 +0100M&S plan a further 30 store closures across the UK amid £201m losses
The 30 planned closures are part of a company-wide shake-up of around 110 stores which will see the majority of sites set for relocation.
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:23:21 +0100Doctors urged to watch out for signs of stroke after giving Covid-19 vaccine
A 35-year-old Asian woman died after experiencing an intermittent headache on the right side and around her eyes six days after having her vaccine.
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:14:49 +0100Road closed following lorry crash in Fermanagh
The Sligo Road in Enniskillen is closed in both directions between the junction of the Mullaghdun Road and the Corraglass Road following a one vehicle road traffic collision which occurred this afternoon (May 26).
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:20:21 +0100Vehicles found in connection with Fermanagh burglaries
PSNI District Support Team officers assisted detectives in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) by locating two vehicles wanted in relation to several recent burglaries around Fermanagh.
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:29:00 +0100Two arrested after alleged attempted stabbing at Enniskillen shop
TWO people have been arrested following an alleged attempted stabbing during an attempted robbery of Costcutter on the Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen this morning, May 26.
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:16:25 +0100Enniskillen RNLI rescues five people in Fermanagh
ONE adult and four children on a boat were rescued by Enniskillen RNLI on Sunday, May 23 following harsh weather conditions on Lough Erne.
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:04:17 +0100Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.
Tue, 25 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100Killesher Parish donates to North West Mountain Rescue
REVEREND Ruth West of Killesher Parish (Florencecourt) is pictured presenting a generous donation to Diane Sheridan, from North West Mountain Rescue Team.
Tue, 25 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100Fermanagh rampage accused has bail refused
A MAN who is currently on remand in Maghaberry Prison following his arrest after a violent rampage across Fermanagh has had bail refused.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:10:04 +0100Teen in court on alleged police officer assault charges
A TEENAGER has appeared in court in relation to an incident in Fintona last month during which it is alleged a police officer was knocked unconscious, and a number of others were assaulted.
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:29:00 +0100Fermanagh artists to showcase new physical theatre performance in Boho
As the sun sets on three nights, the names of the dead are read, each commemorated with a stone in The Cairn.
Tue, 25 May 2021 14:08:00 +0100Enniskillen Security Alert: Three arrests made
THREE people, including a 42-year-old man from the Irvinestown area, have been arrested as part of an investigation into the discovery of a viable device in the Lough Shore Path area of Enniskillen on St. Patrick's Day.
Tue, 25 May 2021 11:10:49 +0100Appeal for witnesses following attempted burglary in Tyrone
The Police are appealing witnesses following an afternoon attemped burglary in Tyrone.
Tue, 25 May 2021 09:30:00 +0100You are being warned not to book a holiday in Spain as restrictions are lifted
Holiday hotspots that UK tourists usually travel to for summer sun - including Spain, Greece, Italy and France - remain on the amber list.
Tue, 25 May 2021 08:46:22 +0100Fermanagh man charged after alleged weekend police assault
A 60 year old man has been charged with four counts of assault on police, criminal damage and resisting police.