Impartial Reporter
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:40:00 +0000Fermanagh native speaks about life in Australia
Ballinamallard native Leesa McCormick (née Evans) and her husband Gary currently live with their family in Australia.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:30:00 +0000Fermanagh victim of alleged child prostitution issues legal action at the High Court
A woman who was allegedly victim of years of sexual abuse while at a children’s home in Fermanagh has issued legal proceedings against the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), the Chief Constable of the PSNI and Care (NI) Ltd who managed t...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Response to care home Covid-19 public inquiry call criticised as ‘fundamentally disrespectful’
Despite Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreeing a motion supporting the call by Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 in care homes, and advising all Stormont Departments of this position, ...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000UUP Councillor's casting vote blocks further answers over PSNI explosives escorts
The casting vote of the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Policy and Resources Committee has blocked a proposal to seek further answers after members were unhappy with responses around a PSNI decision to provide escorting explosives f...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Friends of the Cancer Centre fundraising group raise £3,500 in memory of late Fermanagh man
Members of Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Fermanagh fundraising group recently invited their local community to join them in making a donation to the charity, in celebration of the life of Neville Gamble, who passed away on November 8, 2019.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh Country music stars shine at NI Country Music Awards
Fermanagh was well represented at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards 2022, with a number of local Country music stars winning top awards.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000New co-working space in Belcoo officially launched
The Hub at Belcoo Enterprise Centre – a communal co-working space designed to inspire and promote rural economic development, with the aim of supporting local Border area businesses, entrepreneurs and established companies – was officially launch...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Number of drugs caused death of Fermanagh man, coroner finds
An inquest has found that the cause of death of a Lisbellaw man who died in September, 2019, was poisoning by cocaine, fentanyl, pregabalin and diazepam.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000Fermanagh community bids last farewell to Hazel Johnston
The dark, grey rainclouds that hung heavily over Enniskillen on Wednesday afternoon were reflective of the sadness felt across the Fermanagh community as Hazel Johnston – the late much-loved businesswoman, "the queen of Darling Street" – made her...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Enniskillen Drama Festival to return with eight plays
AFTER being abruptly cut short in 2020 due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Enniskillen Drama Festival is back this year with eight plays from drama groups from across the island of Ireland.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Denzil McDaniel considers the BBC's challenges in a changing media landscape
Do your plans for this weekend include tuning in to any BBC programmes on television or radio?
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:20:00 +0000Penalty points and £500 fine for driver with no insurance
A man who failed to stop at a police checkpoint has been convicted of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop for police, and having no insurance.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000Fermanagh publican welcomes 'beginning of the end' of Covid
A publican has said that Northern Ireland's new changes over Covid-19 rules is “hopefully the beginning of the end”.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:32:00 +0000Digging into the hoops Fermanagh schools face to get funding
If you ever wondered why the school at the centre of your family’s life still hasn’t seen a new carpet for years, or why there’s still a drip in the science lab, then perhaps this edition of ‘Education Matters’ can help explain it.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:28:24 +0000PSNI destroy large quantity of drugs seized in Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team have destroyed a large amount of Class-A, Class-B and Class-C drugs, totalling 85kg in weight, with the drugs' destruction on February 16 coming less than six months since the team's last such drugs burn, whi...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:54:50 +0000LIVE BLOG: Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh
A live blog as Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0000Fermanagh Year 14 students glad to be sitting A-Level exams
A-Level, AS-Level and GSCE examinations are planned to go ahead this summer after a two year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:18:48 +0000Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:09:13 +0000Egg chairs from All Round Fun are back – but you’ll need to be quick
Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000Ivan Henry: Fermanagh businessman's heartbroken family pay tribute
The heartbroken family of the late Johnston ‘Ivan’ Henry have paid tribute to the highly-respected businessman, calling him a “wonderful human being”.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:50:00 +0000Uninsured Belleek driver thought he was covered
A man who was stopped by police at a road traffic collision was not insured in the car he was driving, a court has heard.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:17:35 +0000Prison sentence for Enniskillen man who punched elderly man to the ground
A man who hit a 74-year-old man, knocking him to the ground, has been handed a six-month prison sentence.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:43:48 +0000Irish President highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland
Irish president Michael D Higgins has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on integration of housing and education in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:20:15 +0000Protest over rates to be held in Enniskillen at weekend
A protest is to be staged this weekend in Enniskillen in response to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's decision to raise the local district rate again this year.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Ardhowen in Enniskillen readies a diverse range of shows
The Ardhowen Theatre welcomes back Enniskillen Amateur Dramatic Society performing Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ at 8pm on Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:51:11 +0000Have your say on reshaping the North’s adult social care
A public consultation has been launched by the Department of Health around reforms for adult social care in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:16:00 +0000Enniskillen man spat at partner during domestic incident
A police officer who attended a property in Enniskillen due to a domestic incident was put in a headlock by a man while another was kicked, a court has heard.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:59:43 +0000Neonatal unit staff crisis at SWAH detailed by Trust
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has said it has been unsuccessful in recruiting specialist neonatal nurses to work in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:19:02 +0000Met Office warning: Storm Dudley causes chaos across the UK as Storm Eunice looms
The Met Office issued a danger to life” warning with strong winds of up to 90mph amid Storm Dudley.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:14:17 +0000Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who headbutted girlfriend
A man who headbutted his partner during a domestic incident and also assaulted two police officers has been given a suspended sentence.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:03:04 +0000Coronavirus: All children aged five to 11 to be offered vaccine jabs
All children aged five to 11 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine jab, Minister for Health Robin Swann has confirmed.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:22:23 +0000Fermanagh man who was having 'psychotic episode' given conditional discharge
A man who was said to be going through a "psychotic episode" in Lisnaskea has been given a chance by a judge despite "behaving appallingly".
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000Fermanagh in 1992: Public toilets ‘should be relocated at a different site’
THE public toilets at Nugent’s Entry in Enniskillen should not be refurbished, but relocated in a site more accessible for tourists, according to several business people in the area.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:59:00 +0000Fermanagh in 2002: Tossing pancakes for charity
THE Brien household in Ballinamallard was a hive of activity from early morning on Shrove Tuesday as dozens of pancakes were tossed for charity.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000Fermanagh businessman Ivan Henry laid to rest
A highly regarded and well-known business figure was laid to rest on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:24:26 +0000RNLI offers safety advice ahead of back-to-back storm warnings for Fermanagh
With the Met Office predicting disruptive weather this week due to back-to-back storms, the RNLI has urged the public to be careful at the coast and around the inland waterways.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:48:00 +0000Fermanagh in 1922: Great alarm as IRA invade Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN has had its first thrill of armed operations by the IRA.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:45:00 +0000Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:36:50 +0000Tyrone man remanded in custody on multiple drugs and firearms charges
A 26-year-old County Tyrone man has been remanded in custody charged with multiple offences relating to the alleged possession of drugs, firearms and criminal property.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000Conference to be held with focus on Erne fishing
A conference is to be held later this month on the future of fishing on the Erne.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:55:05 +0000Free Covid testing 'to be scrapped next week' under government plans - what we know
It means people may need to pay for Covid testing in the near future.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:50:41 +0000Met Office weather warnings: Storm Dudley sparks 'danger to life' warning
Meanwhile, Storm Eunice is predicted to bring heavy rain and possible snowfalls on high ground from the Midlands northwards.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:56:41 +0000New WhatsApp update: Facebook feature 'under development' - what we know
Meta-owned WhatsApp has started testing an early version of the feature on the beta version of the app.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:41:06 +0000Best air fryers from Ninja, Tefal and Breville and more for all budgets
Ideal for people trying to consume less calories, air fryers simulate deep frying without submerging food in oil.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000New exhibition by Aoife Ward opens at Strule Arts Centre
‘Eight Hours of What We Will’, a new conceptual sculpture exhibition by award-winning Dublin-born artist, Aoife Ward, opens in Strule Arts Centre Gallery today Thursday, February 3 at 7pm.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:16:39 +0000Fermanagh van driver was swerving over road as he approached police checkpoint
A Belcoo man who drove through a police checkpoint and reached speeds of 75mph while drink-driving has been disqualified from driving.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:11:37 +0000Fermanagh man kneed woman in groin during assault
A man who stole a games console, sandals and a speaker from a house and also caused significant damages has been given a four-month prison sentence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:47:13 +0000Fermanagh and Omagh: Rates agreement for 2022/2023 revealed
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreed its budget and set the District Rate for 2022/2023 at a Special Council Meeting held virtually and livestreamed via the Council’s YouTube channel on Monday, February 14.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:32:53 +0000One man taken to hospital following Dromore crash
One man was taken to hospital following a crash on the outskirts of Dromore, Co. Tyrone on Monday evening.