Impartial Reporter
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:16:59 +0000Man dies following Fermanagh lorry crash
THE PSNI have confirmed that a man has died following a crash involving a pedestrian and a lorry last night (Friday) in Lisnaskea.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000New principal of Kesh PS talks about his plans for the school
Blaine Stewart, the new principal of Kesh Primary School, has been settling into his role well having taken up the post late last September after moving on from Derrygonnelly Primary School, where he had been a teaching principal since June, 2019.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh Councillor to lodge complaint over alleged ‘censorship’
Following allegations of the censorship of councillors during a recent Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) rates meeting, Independent Councillor Eamon Keenan is to make a formal complaint to the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner ...
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh Chernobyl charity working with friends in Ukraine to get aid over
Local people with long associations to the Ukraine and surrounding areas have gathered together to support the ongoing crisis as the war continues.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh school makes its mark with journalism first
Mount Lourdes Grammar School has been chosen as the first school in Northern Ireland to take part in a journalist mentoring programme linking students with reporters from the BBC, ITN and Sky News.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Tributes paid to late 'Fermanagh son' and Lough Erne enthusiast Fred
Tributes have been flooding in following the sudden passing of Lough Erne enthusiast, historian and boat builder Fred Ternan, described as "a true son of Fermanagh".
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:32:01 +0000Roads closed in Fermanagh as PSNI attend crash
Two roads in Fermanagh are closed tonight as the PSNI attend to a crash in Lisnaskea.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +00009 ways to save money on your weekly food shop at Asda, Morrisons and more
Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:04:55 +0000Spudacular day planned for Potato Day
The Organic Centres very own Potato Day is back on Sunday, March 6.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000SWAH subject to baby boom in 2021
There has been a baby boom at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a rise in the number of babies born in the hospital in the past year with Trust officials believing it is the hospitals single room accommodation that is attracting people.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000Glastonbury poster: Full line-up announced for 2022 including Paul McCartney
This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:01:03 +0000Royal Mail reveal first-class stamps will go up by 10p in April
From April a major change will be occurring with first-class stamps from Royal Mail.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:03:59 +0000Young readers dress up for World Book Day in Fermanagh
Young people across Fermanagh dressed up as their favourite book characters to celebrate this year's World Book Day on March 3.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000DUP MLA seeks solutions for DVA backlog impacting on Fermanagh motorists
During a meeting of the Assembly called to discuss the Committee for Infrastructure motion on DVA backlogs in Northern Ireland, DUP MLA Deborah Erskine highlighted the impact that the issue is having on the people of Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:14:03 +0000Fermanagh and Omagh District Council condemns Russia and Putin
A statement released this morning by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has condemned the "aggressive" and "unwanted" invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:12:00 +0000South West College set to develop a new reuse and recycling process
South West College (SWC) will use the finance awarded under the Ecosurety Exploration Found to launch a project which will develop a new process to efficiently and mechanically separate food waste from plastic packaging removed from anaerobic digesti...
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000Widespread reaction to President Higgin's words about North's schools
One thing we’re used to in Northern Ireland is the slow, muddy, quagmire of change in education, most poignantly of which has been the transfer test fiasco that has brooded over society like Banquo’s ghost.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:55:14 +0000Fermanagh and Omagh remains lowest area for Covid related deaths
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 38 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in Week 8 ending February 25, 2022.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:46:44 +0000Tyrone recycling centre to close for three weeks
A recycling centre in the Fermanagh and Omagh District is to close for three weeks.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:34:17 +0000Fermanagh collections take place in aid of crisis in Ukraine
The people of Fermanagh have pulled together is support of Ukraine.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000Tributes to late Fermanagh teacher, a 'real gentleman'
The family of the late Fermanagh teacher Aidan Kennedy have paid tribute to a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:14:23 +0000Costa Coffee and M&S Food have teamed up on a Spring menu for 2022 - Here's what I thought
I tried the M&S food range that's now available in more than 2,500 Costa Coffee stores. Here's what I thought.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:11:18 +0000Tesco announces nationwide ban on plastic wet wipes in stores in March
Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:23:50 +0000Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000Musicians to perform concert in aid of Cancer Connect
A great night of Rock and Roll is promised as a stellar line-up of bands and musicians are set to perform in Level 7 at Blakes of the Hollow, Enniskillen on Saturday, March 5 – all in support of an important local charity.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000The Drawing Box, featuring work of Fermanagh artists to show in Donegal
The Drawing Box pop-up A5 expo of unframed works will be hosted by Inishowen Artists’ Retreat and Studio in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal from March 4 to 20, and will feature a selection of pieces from Fermanagh artists.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000Fermanagh woman left flushed at news she'd reached The Great Pottery Throw Down final
An amateur potter from Fermanagh has reached the final of Channel Four’s ‘Great Pottery Throw Down’ after succeeding in creating a fully functional novelty urinal on Sunday night’s semi-final show.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:50:01 +0000World Book Day: Royal Mail unveil special postboxes and new post stamps
Royal Mail is also marking the 25th anniversary of World Book Day with a special postmark.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:18:07 +0000£1.9m fraudster had been sacked from Enniskillen bank for stealing
It has emerged a Fivemiletown woman jailed for a massive £1.9 million fraud from her employers was previously sacked from a job in a bank for stealing cash.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:18:50 +0000Investment of £150k helping a Fermanagh fund to match EU compliancy
The Lisnaskea-based McElwaine Technical Services, makers of the Optizan disinfectant, announced recently a new investment of £150,000 which will make its products totally compliant with new statutory regulations being brought in across Europe.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:10:51 +0000Fermanagh photographer in Poland to cover Ukraine refugee crisis
A Fermanagh photograph has travelled to the Polish border with Ukraine to document the ongoing refugee crisis.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:52:37 +0000Driver was stopped by police twice in same day
A provisional driver who was stopped twice in the same day was detected driving at 82mph by police, a court has heard.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:50:12 +0000Fermanagh family raises more than £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
A Fermanagh family who took part in last year’s Belfast City Marathon raised an incredible £7,020 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:10:20 +0000SWAH still under high pressure as Covid threat continues
The South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) continues to remain under extreme pressure as Covid continues to impact services.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:46:32 +0000Nike launches 50 percent sale across its range from menswear to kids clothes
Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:14 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Children aged five to 11 can now get the Covid-19 vaccine
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on the parents of five to 11 year olds to get their child vaccinated against Covid-19.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000Fermanagh in 1992: Award for public speaking skill
A 17-YEAR-OLD Enniskillen schoolgirl’s winning way with words has secured her a place in the final of a major public speaking competition for girls.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Fermanagh in 2002: Anglers left reeling from a ban on salmon fishing
A NEW bye-law comes into force on Friday, effectively putting an end to spring salmon fishing on Lough Melvin. Aimed at protecting dwindling stocks, it makes it illegal for an angler to catch and keep a salmon in Northern Ireland prior to May 31.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:40:12 +0000Irvinestown man accused of burglary returned to Crown Court for trial
A man’s case has been sent forward to the Crown Court following a brief hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000The Clones Affray: Lady passenger recounts brutal attack by IRA
AN ACCOUNT of the tragic events at Clones is given by a lady who, along with a few other passengers, travelled in the third-class carriage in which were five of the Specials who had so terrible an experience before them.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000Making the headlines in Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:02:48 +0000Fermanagh residents encouraged to join in 'Big Spring Clean'
Community and civic pride initiative, Live Here Love Here, is delighted to announce Belfast Harbour as the sponsor for the 2022 Big Spring Clean. Together, they are encouraging individuals, schools, community groups and businesses across County Ferma...
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000Ukraine crisis: Where you can donate in Fermanagh
As the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolds in Ukraine, many people from across Fermanagh and the surronding areas have come together to set up donations drives.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:32:53 +0000Poundland to launch online store amid major 'transformation'
The bargain giant will open its online store following the takeover of Poundhshop.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:04:24 +0000MPs to get £2,200 pay rise as UK families face cost of living crisis
MPs will see pay increase from £81,932 to £84,144 as UK families brace for a rise in the cost of living.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:22:07 +0000The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off perfumes - but you'll have to be quick
The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:21:18 +0000M&S sale has up to 50 percent off from selected lines from women's clothes to homeware
M&S has slashed its prices across its products from women's clothes to homeware. Shop the best deals here.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:59:00 +0000Tesco Enniskillen making a difference
Lough Erne Yacht Club Sailability would like to thank Martina, Tesco champion and all the Tesco customers for their support on the book stand at the store which raised £255.17. The monies raised will go a long way to getting Disabled people on the w...
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:17:34 +0000Fermanagh man convicted of no insurance and licence after contest
A Derrylin man who had pulled in to a jetty on his way to work before being approached by police has been convicted of having no insurance or driving licence, and possession of cannabis.