Impartial Reporter
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to the late Tony Jackman
The family of the late Tony Jackman has led tributes to the popular South Fermanagh man, following his death on May 26, aged 79. Tony was well-known across Fermanagh for his involvement in hurling in Lisnaskea.
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Bench in memory of St. Paul's Primary School staff member
A special ‘Buddy Bench’ has been placed in the playground of St. Paul’s Primary School, Irvinestown in memory of a much-loved member of staff who passed away last year.
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Gaeilgeoiri study Council’s Irish language policies
A MEETING of Irish language speakers in Fermanagh to discuss Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s drafting of a new Irish language strategy 2021-2024 was described as a positive event, giving attendees an insight into what the Council’s poli...
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100New mental health service to be piloted in Fermanagh
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland (PIPS Charity) is launching a brand-new face to face mental health service for people experiencing mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties that will be piloted in Enniskillen.
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Heartbroken Fermanagh mum pays tribute to late daughter
THE heartbroken mother of the late Debbie Crawford, who passed away following a short battle with cancer, says she’ll miss seeing her “kind and caring” daughter every day.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100Leaders to descend on Fermanagh for British- Irish Council meeting
THE British-Irish Council will host its bi-annual meeting in Co. Fermanagh, it has been revealed.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:50:00 +0100Tyrone driver caught without insurance for sixth time avoids prison
A Fivemiletown man caught without insurance for the sixth time, had just taken delivery of a new vehicle when police came on the scene.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100Fermanagh to host a number of events to mark Twelfth
In A sign of things returning to normality post-Covid-19, there will be Twelfth of July parades in Fermanagh this summer, albeit adjusted to comply with the latest pandemic regulations.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Mencap HEROES inclusive youth project now recruiting in Fermanagh
TWO Fermanagh teenagers have spoken out about the positive impact that the HEROES inclusive youth project has had on them following their involvement.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Two local groups awarded Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Two groups operating in the area have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Fermanagh walks/hikes: Big Dog Forest - Big Dog Walk
THE next Fermanagh walk in our series is Big Dog Forest: Big Dog Walk.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh GAA called upon to join ‘Shared Ireland’ discussion
A LOCAL GAA club has written to the Fermanagh County Board calling on them to follow the lead of more than 3,000 Antrim Gaels who signed a letter sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to take the lead in planning discussions for an agreed Shared Ireland.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Family pays tribute to late Fermanagh police officer
A “beautiful person” who would “always think of others before herself”, is how the family of the late Jean Holmes described the beloved police officer and mother-of-two who passed away unexpectedly last week.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100New Sunrise Social community created in Fermanagh
A GROUP of sunrise chasers have successfully held their first event.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:48:00 +0100Denzil McDaniel: Don’t feel sorry for Arlene Foster, it’s the rest of us who face an uncertain future
Arlene Foster is something of a shrinking violet, painfully shy…….said no one ever!
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:07:19 +0100Kevin Lunney trial: 'You’re here because I bought that bottle of bleach’, court hears
One of four men accused over the abduction of Kevin Lunney told Gardai who arrived to search his property: “You’re here because I bought the bleach”, a court has heard.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Outgoing Council Chair commissions piece by local artist for Civic Art collection
Outgoing Council Chair commissions piece by local artist for Civic Art collection
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:13:49 +0100Leadership plotters have still not spoken to me – Arlene Foster
ARLENE Foster has said party colleagues behind the move to oust her have still not spoken to her about it.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:26:05 +0100Enniskillen theatre gets new picnic tables
A NUMBER of picnic tables have been delivered to the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen this morning (June 4) to allow members of the public to enjoy the theatre's outdoor space.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Ardhowen Theatre reopening, Fermanagh and Omagh Council seeks clarity
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are seeking “further clarity” in regards to social distancing requirements and if live music performances will be permitted when The Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is allowed to reopen this summer.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:26:26 +0100UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Fermanagh woman, 23, guilty of possession of over £1,000 worth of cannabis
A woman, who said she was “holding” on to over £1,000 worth of cannabis has been convicted of possession of the Class B drug.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:25:50 +0100People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:23:23 +0100Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 1 July
Jet2 has now called for “openness and transparency” on Covid-19 data in the wake of the changes.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:01:00 +0100Arlene Foster walks out of Poots ratification
IT HAS been a week of turmoil for the DUP since Edwin Poots was ratified as the new party leader last Thursday.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100Adrian Dunbar plays himself in BBC series, ‘Inside No. 9’
Enniskillen native Adrian Dunbar is playing himself as a cast member of a new crime drama as he stars in the recent instalment of BBC series, ‘Inside No. 9’.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Enniskillen Light Operatic to host 'The Show Must Go On'
IN A sign of normality returning post Covid-19, Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) will be hosting auditions for this year’s production at the weekend for its 2021 production, ‘The Show Must Go On’.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:52:26 +0100Portugal to be removed from travel green list
A number of changes to international country travel lists have been announced this afternoon following the first detailed review by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC).
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:53:44 +0100PSNI deal with speeding motorists following local complaints
Police conducting speed checks in Lisbellaw dealt with several speeding motorists today, Thursday.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:13:55 +0100Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:55:22 +0100Kevin Lunney tells court of having letters QIH carved into his chest
Kevin Lunney’s abductors told him “so you remember why you’re here” as they carved the letters QIH into his chest, he has told the Special Criminal Court.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Fermanagh woman celebrates her 100th birthday with family
HELENA Graham was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of her family at the County Care Home in Enniskillen last Friday, May 28.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:55:38 +0100Kevin Lunney blood samples found in car linked to his abduction, court told
Blood samples belonging to Kevin Lunney were found at a premises and in a vehicle linked to his abduction and assault, the Special Criminal Court has heard.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:17:43 +0100Coronavirus: Northern Ireland's only Covid ICU patient in SWAH
The only Covid-19 patient in Intensive Care in Northern Ireland is in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:59:37 +0100McKinney Murder trial: Lu Na was looking for a separation
A MOTHER of two allegedly murdered by her controlling husband at Lough Erne because he couldn't face the prospect of her divorcing him had consulted a family law solicitor about a separation, a court heard on Wednesday
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:44:51 +0100Enniskillen RNLI brings drifting boat to safety
Enniskillen RNLI were tasked to a report of a boat drifting in the area of Castle Caldwell to safety on Monday evening, (31 May).
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Parking enforcement in Fermanagh back to pre-lockdown levels
PARKING Enforcement teams have been deployed at pre-lockdown levels since Tuesday, June 1, to help keep roads and streets safe and ensure that traffic is flowing.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:50:00 +0100Fermanagh in 1991: Hovercraft flies through her tests
A HOVERCRAFT completed by the engineering students at Fermanagh College of Further Education has passed her initial tests with flying colours.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:30:00 +0100The Impartial Reporter in 1921: Several RIC members shot dead in ambushes
FIVE members of the Royal Irish Constabulary were murdered by rebels during the weekend, one of the victims being killed in an ambush at Greencastle in the Omagh District.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:50:00 +0100Fermanagh in 2001: Thousands enjoy a lovely flower festival in Derrylin
THE Flower Festival organised by the Church of Ireland parish in Derrylin proved a major success.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0100A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Irish language TV series films at Enniskillen Castle
FILMING for a new Irish language TV series recently took place at Enniskillen Castle Museums.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:31:24 +0100Enniskillen residents left without water following burst water main
AROUND 10 properties were left without water this morning (Wednesday, June 2) following a burst water main in the Queen Elizabeth Road area of Enniskillen.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:03:00 +0100Nathan Carter apologises after breach of Covid-19 regulations
POPULAR Country music star Nathan Carter has confirmed that police attended his home last Friday night (May 28) after his family, visiting from Liverpool, had organised a barbecue for his 31st birthday which they believed was "within the current C...
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Runners make donation to Fermanagh charities after challenge
A team of runners have raised a total of £12,924 for two Fermanagh charities that provide mental health support.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:59:14 +0100Court can hear case of men accused of Kevin Lunney assault, judges rule
Judges at the Special Criminal Court trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning Quinn Industrial Holdings executive Kevin Lunney have dismissed an argument that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the case.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Enniskillen anti-abortion protest causes anger and upset
A WOMAN who had come into Enniskillen to do her weekly shopping has spoken of her anger at the sight that welcomed her in the town centre last Saturday.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:01:53 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh Council: First DUP chair 'honoured' to take post
“I look forward to working with you all over the next year in a positive and constructive manner”
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Shining a light on Huntington's Disease with Enniskillen Castle illumination
ENNISKILLEN Castle was illuminated in colour on the evening of Saturday, May 15, along with 15 other sites across Northern Ireland, to “shine a light” on Huntington’s Disease (HD) for HD Awareness Month and to highlight Huntington’s Disease A...