Impartial Reporter
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:19:38 +0000Drink driver who crashed on Fermanagh road had no licence or insurance
A man who crashed the car he was driving has been disqualified from driving.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:09:00 +0000Variable grass growth in 2021 but best in the west
Fermanagh farms participating in the GrassCheck weekly grass measuring project grew more grass than most over parts of Northern Ireland in 2021.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000Fermanagh residents to share tales of life by Lough Erne
Do you have some interesting tales and memories of life in County Fermanagh through the years?
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:49:09 +0000Local Fermanagh talent awarded bursaries from Oisín McGrath Foundation
Four talented young sporting individuals have received funding awards from the Oisín McGrath Foundation.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:21:43 +0000Week long strike action in Fermanagh begins
Unite members have started strike action in Fermanagh as they look to win improved pay.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:06:24 +0000Woman taken to hospital following crash in Fermanagh
A woman was taken to hospital following a crash in the Irvinestown area this afternoon, Monday, March 21.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:56:38 +0000Martin Lewis calls for political intervention on cost of living crisis
Rishi Sunak is reportedly gearing up to slash fuel duty in his spring statement
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:52:40 +0000Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in April
Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:24:10 +0000Police in Fermanagh seize suspected Class A and B drugs
Police in the east of Fermanagh sezied suspected quantities of Class A and B drugs.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:47:31 +0000Fermanagh manager Donnelly: 'It was clearly a point'
Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly gives his reaction to today's 1-09 to 0-12 draw with Westmeath in Mullingar.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:51:09 +0000Pair charged in relation to Fermanagh distraction burglary
A man and woman have appeared before Dungannon Magistrates Court in connection with an alleged distraction burglary in which an elderly male was targeted.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh school kids celebrate the joy of books
To celebrate World Book Day on March 3, the pupils of Jones Memorial Primary School showed off their creativity and artistic talent by taking part in the ‘book in a box’ competition, where they decorated boxes inspired by their favourite stories.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000New twist emerges in cost for PSNI explosives escorts
A further twist has emerged around a PSNI decision to provide escorting explosives for the mining industry free of charge.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh theatre group getting ready for auditions for The Little Mermaid
Fresh from their fabulously successful production ‘The Show Must Go On’ in December, Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) has announce that its 2022 show will be none other than Disney’s fantastic under-the-sea adventure, ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Pilgrimage site Lough Derg to reopen from May
St. Patrick’s Sanctuary, Lough Derg, is preparing to re-open Station Island in Donegal to pilgrims from May 1 for its full pilgrimage summer programme, after having been forced to close for the past two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh father and daughter training to trek over the Arizona desert
Local father and daughter duo David and Kelly Donaldson are preparing to set off for the Arizona Desert in around eight weeks’ time to take part in a fundraising challenge for Northern Ireland charity, Action Cancer.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Controversial UUP call to send injured farm animals for slaughter ‘ignored’
An Ulster Unionist councillor has controversially suggested injured agricultural animals should not be euthanised on the farm, but instead be sent for slaughter to an abattoir, despite the law stating transportation causes further unnecessary sufferi...
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Cost of living crisis hitting Fermanagh people hard
The cost-of-living crisis is having a large effect on people in Fermanagh with one local service reporting a sharp increase in the number of referrals.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh anglers meeting shares concerns over the future of Erne fishing
The 'Future Of The Erne Fishery' conference was held at the Manor House Hotel on February 26 from 1-5pm, with the well-attended event hearing from anglers of all disciplines.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh woman's Arctic trek for Cancer Focus NI
A local breast cancer survivor is raising money for a cancer charity by going “way out” of her comfort zone to undertake a survival challenge in the Arctic.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Enniskillen theatre announces something fun for all ages
There are plenty of fantastic music and comedy events coming up at the Ardhowen Theatre over the coming weeks.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000Fermanagh and South Tyrone Independent candidate vows that she won’t be deterred by online abuse
An Independent candidate in the upcoming NI Assembly elections has said she is “disappointed but not surprised” after she received abuse online following her candidacy announcement.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:42:29 +0000Police attend death of man in Enniskillen
Following reports of the death of a man in Enniskillen, police have confirmed they attended the scene of a sudden death on Friday in the town.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000Live at the Castle festival in Enniskillen
Live at the Castle kicked off at the weekend with a stellar line-up of music acts taking to the stage under the Big Top – a circus tent which has been specially erected in the grounds of Enniskillen Castle for the 10-day festival.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:48:56 +0000Hit and run in Tyrone leaves car badly damaged
Police are investigating a damage only hit and run road traffic collision that occurred yesterday afternoon (Thursday, March 17) in Dromore.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:44:05 +0000Firefighters tackle fire at Fermanagh fuel depot
Two fire engines are currently in attendance at a fire at a fuel depot in Ballinamallard.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000Final day of Live at the Castle festival in Enniskillen puts the disabled at heart of events
The final day of ‘Live at The Castle’ will see a line-up of events specially tailored for disabled adults at Enniskillen Castle, under the Big Top.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:09:12 +0000Strike action planned for Fermanagh and Omagh Council staff
It is expected that up to 100 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council employees will strike next week, however, the level of disruption will not be known until the strike begins.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000Denzil McDaniel writes on human nature as we consider current conflicts
Three minutes into the England versus Ireland rugby international last Saturday, the Irish out-half Johnny Sexton lined up a penalty which would put his side ahead.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:47:59 +0000Arrest made at Belfast airport in relation to alleged Fermanagh fraud
Detectives investigating a series of alleged frauds in the Fermanagh and Omagh areas arrested a 36-year-old man after he arrived on a flight to Belfast International Airport yesterday evening (Thursday, March 17).
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:52:49 +0000Line of Duty season 7: Here's what creator has said about return
TV hasn’t quite been the same without its bent coppers … with even those who didn’t tune in to Line of Duty knowing many of its catchphrases just through cultural saturation.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:23:42 +0000DUP call for medical teams’ roll-out to be ramped up
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine has said the rollout of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) into General Practices across Northern Ireland must be ramped up.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:28:50 +0000Dunelm partners with Natural History Museum in stunning new collection
Homeware retailer Dunelm has announced an exciting new collaboration with the Natural History Museum, celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:27:39 +00006 best outdoor log burners and fire pits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more
See some of the best log burners and firepits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more to help warm your patio, garden or deck.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:36:44 +0000RNLI: New Helm for Fermanagh Lifeboat Station
A volunteer crew member from Carrybridge Lifeboat Station successfully completed the rigorous RNLI helm assessment last week on March 9.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:28:56 +0000It’s a BID ‘yes’ for group to continue working for town’s benefit
Following a successful ‘yes’ vote in a recent ballot of businesses, Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) will continue to assist and promote local businesses in the town centre and support the local economy as it embarks on a second fi...
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:10:37 +0000St. Patrick's Day in Fermanagh: Welcome return of celebrations
Despite the showers early in the day there was a great sense of optimism in Enniskillen today as the community gathered to mark St. Patrick’s Day.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:35:01 +0000Trillick man's lawyer raises issue of medication's side-effects
A judge has queried claims by a lawyer acting for a dairy farmer accused of attempted child sexual communication, that medication he was prescribed has “recognised side-effects” including inappropriate conduct.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:15:00 +0000Popular coffee shop chain seeking unit in Fermanagh
There has been much change in Enniskillen town centre of late as the doors of some businesses have closed whilst others have opened – and more change is on the horizon it seems, as Bob & Berts have confirmed that they are actively looking for an ap...
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:06:55 +00001972’s Troubles death toll remembered in solidarity
A special Service of Christian Unity was held in St. Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry, last Friday remembering 1972, which is considered the worst year of the The Troubles from a loss of life perspective.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:02:49 +0000Ulster Unionist Councillor under scrutiny for a social media post about a dinghy
A Fermanagh and Omagh District Councillor who was once suspended from his party for historic posts on social media which were described as “racist” has come under scrutiny again about a new, controversial social media post.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:37:04 +0000Fermanagh Covid cases remain high as two-year mark hit
WITH the two-year anniversary of the recognised outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic on our shores passing this week, the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) remains under high pressure treating the virus' patients – including 36 Covid-19-positive patien...
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:32:16 +0000P&O Ferries could be making all staff redundant after suspending ferry crossings
There are fears that P&O Ferries are going to make all of their staff redundant
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:30:44 +0000Court upholds ruling that NI Protocol is lawful
The Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, the Court of Appeal in Belfast has upheld.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:20:00 +0000VIDEO: Making the headlines in Fermanagh this week
In this week's newspaper
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:15:58 +0000PSNI seize sum of money from vehicle in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh seized a sum of money last week after stopping a vehicle in Lisnaskea
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:58:26 +0000Fermanagh in 1992: Aoife takes steps to victory
SCHOOLGIRL Aoife Crudden just can’t stop those dancing feet. The 14-year-old student from St. Fanchea’s, Enniskillen has just won the All-Ireland Readoiri Disco Dancing championship.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:56:05 +0000Fermanagh in 2002: Robbery mars only mobile cinema’s rare trip North
THE former director of Ireland’s only mobile cinema said that they would not be put off from returning to Fermanagh, despite thieves breaking into their lorry at Lisnaskea last week.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:53:38 +0000Fermanagh in 1922: Suggestion of kidnap raised during medical fees discussion
AT LISNASKEA Guardians, a letter was read from the Ministry of Home Affairs of Northern Ireland, relative to the payment of fees to medical practitioners for assisting the Union Medical Officers in consultations, and in the performance of operations.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:48:22 +0000Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.