Impartial Reporter
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:26:00 +0100Carrybridge RNLI called out three times in one day
The Carrybridge RNLI volunteer crew were called out three times on Sunday, July 18 to attend to boats that had got into trouble on Lough Erne.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:16:00 +0100Sporting Memories
THIS is a small glimpse of the sports people and teams that have made the headlines in The Impartial Reporter on this week down through the years.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Twelfth of July in Fermanagh: Communities delighted to share novel but still traditional day
THE sun shone brightly in Fermanagh on Monday as a total of seven Twelfth of July parades took place in towns and villages across the county this centennial year.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh hoax bomb 'has no place in our society'
A SUSPICIOUS device planted on the Twelfth of July has been declared a hoax.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100New president for Enniskillen Rotary Club
THE new President of the Rotary Club of Enniskillen says she is "honoured and humbled" to take on the role for the Rotary year of 2021-2022.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Megan’s praise of Youthscape programme that changed her life
AN ENNISKILLEN woman who experienced a difficult life journey that resulted in homelessness says that South West College's Youthscape programme has helped her positively turn her life around and achieve amazing things.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh SFL set-up leaves little room for error for competing teams
This season’s race for league honours takes on a very interesting format thanks to the Club Player’s Competition.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Anti-social behaviour at Forthill park causes concern
VANDALISM and anti-social behaviour, including reports that people have been climbing the scaffolding currently surrounding Cole's Monument, have resulted in more robust security measures at Forthill Park, Enniskillen, The Impartial Reporter understa...
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:20:00 +0100Will we ever learn to live well with cultural differences?
A COUPLE of weeks ago I was reminded of the splendour of Donegal when we visited Tullan Strand at Bundoran and dandered along the Roguey cliff walk, one of the many spectacular views throughout the county.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Police, DUP confirm ‘hanging Orangeman effigy’ was a flag
THE PSNI are treating the removal of a Union flag which was replaced with another flag on the night of July 11th as a hate incident.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Celebrating art created in lockdown at Hambly & Hambly exhibition
HAMBLY & Hambly, an innovative art gallery and cultural hub established four years ago in the landmark Grade II-listed Dunbar House in Enniskillen, is currently hosting a vast exhibition of visual and literary art, ENLIGHTEN.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Twelfth of July: Parades take place in Trillick and Fivemiletown
THE Clogher Valley Twelfth took somewhat of a different format from previous years as Fivemiletown district and Annahoe district held separate parades to keep in line with coronavirus restrictions.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Troubles Legacy: Fury as Westminster announces plans for an amnesty
A MAN whose father was killed in the Enniskillen Bomb has said he is "disgusted" with the just announced plans by the British government to introduce a statute of limitations that will end all prosecutions related to The Troubles before 1998.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Family mourns late Fermanagh businessman
THE heartbroken wife of the late businessman and innovator, Bertie Hemphill, has paid tribute to her beloved husband of 56 years who was always there for her "no matter what".
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Schoolboy William Woods rearing calves following Credit Union win
WHAT would you do if you were 10 years old and won €1,000? For William Woods from Ballyconnell, the answer was simple: buy calves.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Twelfth of July in Enniskillen: Sunny smiles at parade
As LOCALS often say: ‘The sun always shines on the Twelfth’, and this year was no exception, with the sun breaking through on what was supposed to be a cloudy day, just as bands and Orange Lodges congregated by Enniskillen Castle ahead of the par...
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:39:10 +0100Baldwin expects big display from Fermanagh hurlers in ‘do or die’ clash
Joe Baldwin is hoping hurling supporters around Fermanagh will get to Brewster Park this weekend and see where hurling is at in the county as Fermanagh take on Monaghan in a “do or die” Lory Meagher clash.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100Lady of the Lake festival fun makes quite a splash
THERE was a sense of normality in Irvinestown on Friday night when the mini-Lady of the Lake festival was officially opened for 2021.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:28:00 +0100Fermanagh kids happy to be a 'bug motel manager'
Local primary school pupils are enjoying taking on new innovative roles in ‘hospitality’ with the arrival of exciting bug motels, courtesy of a major biodiversity project led by SGN Natural Gas.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100Actor rushed to hospital following incident at Ardhowen Theatre
AN ACTOR was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening after a ‘technical difficulty’ with a set at the Ardhowen theatre led the actor to fall.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:37:00 +0100Lough watching serves up some great insights into wildlife
ONE of the beauties of living on the shores of Lough Erne is that you don’t have to rely on TV shows like ‘Springwatch’ for your wildlife entertainment.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:13:00 +0100Coronavirus: Interim vaccine certificates available to download
The interim vaccine certification process is being updated to enable users to download their vaccine certificates at home.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:40:00 +0100IFA camp was pitch-perfect
SOME of Fermanagh’s future finest soccer players were out and about at the IFA Soccer Camp held at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen recently, where plenty of kids were delighted to be put through their paces with their pals.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:21:21 +0100McKinney Murder Trial: Prosecution submissions heard
SUBMISSIONS from the prosecution in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife were heard on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100Derek Ryan delights Fresh Focus service users in surprise gig
Recently Fresh Focus Day Opportunities service arranged a special surprise for its service users to thank them for their great efforts during the Covid pandemic.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:54:32 +0100Fermanagh rower eyes up 2024 Games after superb World U23 silver
Fermanagh rower, Ross Corrigan capped off his final year in the U23 category with a brilliant silver medal for Ireland at the World U23 Rowing Championships.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:48:43 +0100Banda hits hat-trick for Mallards in 11 goal pre-season thriller
Ballinamallard United manager Harry McConkey was pleased with the workout his players got over two games on Saturday.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:44:05 +0100Irish Coaches told me ‘to back my speed’ - Baloucoune
As debuts go, Robert Baloucoune’s Irish one must be up there with some of the best.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:36:49 +0100Fermanagh boss laments more contentious refereeing calls in narrow defeat
The frustration felt by Fermanagh Ladies boss, Jonny Garrity, following his side’s one-point defeat to Leitrim was clear.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:32:40 +0100Late, late agony again for Fermanagh Ladies in one point loss
IN the first round of the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship, Fermanagh Ladies let a second-half lead of seven points slip to be pegged back by Leitrim and lose by one.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:25:21 +0100Fermanagh U20s: ‘If we perform and work hard, we can go anywhere’ - Josh
Fermanagh U20s’ nine-point victory over Antrim last Friday was the perfect tonic for Josh Largo-Elis and Fermanagh football after a difficult couple of weeks.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:21:11 +0100Fermanagh U20s: McLaughlin delighted with a dominant, high scoring performance
Maurice McLaughlin was delighted with the performance of his U20 side in Brewster Park last Friday evening, but even though they thoroughly deserved their nine-point victory, he knows there are still aspects that can be improved and will need to be i...
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:04:22 +0100Fermanagh tractor run fun for all, and all for a good cause
DRIVERS and people out and about in Fermanagh had a treat for the eyes recently as a tractor run took to the roads, despite some wet weather.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh dad to climb highest peaks in Ireland in aid of Sands
EDDIE Roofe has set himself the biggest challenge of his life – to climb the highest peak in every county in Ireland within eight days to raise money for stillbirth and neonatal death charity, Sands, in memory of his late son, Peter.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to Fermanagh teen Katie-May (16) following tragic death
THE devastated family of the late Katie-May McDermott (16) have paid tribute to the Lisnaskea teenager following her unexpected passing.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100Calls for Mallon to establish driving theory centre in Fermanagh
FRUSTRATIONS have been raised regarding the lack of a driving theory test centre in Co. Fermanagh and the backlog on theory test exams, which means that learner drivers from Fermanagh are missing out on the chance to sit their test.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:03:13 +0100Covid-19: ‘Spike in cases is concerning’ – Swann
Health Minister Robin Swann has expressed concern following a sharp increase in cases in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:56:00 +0100Dara McAnulty to chat to Chris Packham about his new book ‘Wild Child – A Journey Through Nature’
YOUNG multi-award-winning naturalist and activist Dara McAnulty has just released his new children’s book, ‘Wild Child – A Journey Through Nature’ – a glorious family-friendly guide to encourage everyone to get outside and explore the natur...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Sugar and salt tax could be introduced to improve UK diets
The tax could raise up to £3.4 billion per year for the Treasury and should be introduced in a 2024 Finance Bill, the report recommends.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:10:00 +0100Homophobic graffiti at Enniskillen Castle treated as a hate crime
Further to what this newspaper reported yesterday (July 14) regarding the appearance of graffiti with apparent religious connotation at Enniskillen Castle, it has emerged that words of a homophobic nature were also spraypainted on the exterior walls ...
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:55:45 +0100The Hand me Downs to perform at the Ardhowen
THIS week the Ardhowen Theatre is welcoming back local band, The Hand Me Downs, for its weekly livestream.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:39:24 +0100McKinney Murder Trial: Jury hear final submissions
The Dungannon Crown Court jury in the trial of Stephen McKinney accused of murdering his wife Lu Na during a family boating holiday have begun to hear final submissions in the case which first opened at the end of April.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:37:00 +0100Heatwave to hit Fermanagh
A heatwave is expected to hit Fermanagh over the next few days with temperatures of up to 24°C at some points over the weekend.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:34:46 +0100Enniskillen and Dromore to host mobile vaccine clinics
Brewster Park and The Sports Complex in Dromore are both to play host to mobile vaccination clinics in the coming weeks.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:23:56 +0100Fermanagh couple charged with child cruelty permitted to move to England
A couple accused of child cruelty have had their bail conditions amended to permit them to move to England.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:03:06 +0100Three Fermanagh community stalwarts meet The Princess Royal
HER Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, Anne, began her one-day trip in Northern Ireland at a prestigious event at Hillsborough Castle on the morning of Friday, July 2, where she met staff, volunteers and community heroes who played a key role in the...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:30:00 +0100VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:48:59 +0100Lunney abduction trial hears mobile phone evidence from the prosecution
THE Special Criminal Court in the Republic has been hearing evidence in the ongoing trial of men accused of the abduction of and assault on businessman Kevin Lunney of contacts between mobile phones that the prosecution alleges were used in the prepa...
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:12:00 +0100Coronavirus: Lakeland Forum to offer evening walk-in vaccination session
An evening walk-in vaccination session is to take place at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen next week.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:27:00 +0100Graffiti at Enniskillen Castle: PSNI appeal for witnesses
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after graffiti with an apparent religious connotation was spray-painted on the exterior walls of Enniskillen Castle.