Impartial Reporter
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh woman to climb mountains to raise funds for mental health charity
A Fermanagh women will climb Cuilcagh Boardwalk seven times before conquering Slieve Donard to raise funds for a leading mental health charity.
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh South Tyrone: DUP delighted as Erskine returned
Returning DUP MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone, Deborah Erskine began her acceptance speech by stating “Arlene Foster should be here today for re-election.”
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Florence Court: Enniskillen Rotary Club donate trees
The woodlands of Florence Court have been given a new lease of life following the recent addition of trees donated by the Rotary Club of Enniskillen.
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Cycling in Fermanagh:‘Forget about speed, and just go out for a spin and enjoy!’
Continuing our irregular series about cycling, Ciarán Flaherty talks to a local cyclist about life on two wheels, why they like cycling, and what advice they may have for others thinking of taking up cycling.
Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh people urged to seek help if facing money worries
Mental Health Awareness Week is currently under way until this Sunday, May 15, and, as ever, it centres on promoting good mental health and wellbeing.
Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Folk Living Abroad: Malta life hitting the ‘sweet’ spot for Sarah
Sarah McGourty has swapped the green, green grass of home for one of Europe’s sunniest spots, and has been living in sun-kissed Malta for almost a decade now.
Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh South Tyrone: Tom Elliott returned to politics
THE return of Tom Elliott to elected politics had been tipped for a while. A former MP for the constituency, he had been working away in the background for his former schoolteacher, Rosemary Barton, who he ousted as an MLA on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Teresa Godfrey's 'Wipe Out' officially launched in Enniskillen
It was standing room only as friends, family and members of the local community came out in force for the official launch of Teresa Godfrey's debut novel 'Wipe Out', hosted at 28 At The Hollow in Enniskillen on April 28.
Sat, 14 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Omagh bomb: Councillors called on to ‘explain themselves’ over opposing extradition of man liable
Fermanagh and Omagh District Councillors who had opposed the extradition of the man found civilly liable for the 1998 Omagh Bombing have been called on to explain their decision.
Sat, 14 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Cancellation policies for TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and more amid 'chaos' at UK airports
The situation this week was described as “absolute chaos” and “manic” by travellers.
Sat, 14 May 2022 20:27:05 +0100Line of Duty star on his new role as GAA club ambassador
‘Line of Duty’ star and Fermanagh man Adrian Dunbar was on hand on Friday evening to launch the Enniskillen Gaels development plan as the newly selected club ambassador. Prior to the launch, Mr. Dunbar spoke to The Impartial Reporter about what h...
Fri, 13 May 2022 15:35:36 +0100Fermanagh man jailed over indecent images of children
A County Fermanagh man caught with hundreds of indecent images for the second time, and described as having “a deviant sexual interest in children”, has been jailed.
Fri, 13 May 2022 12:48:34 +0100Danske Bank to close Fivemiletown branch
It has been confirmed this afternoon that Danske Bank are to close one of their local branches.
Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100'Leaving pranks’ at Fermanagh school leads to a PSNI investigation
PSNI and a secondary school principal are appealing for information following criminal damage to an Enniskillen school in what is believed to be so-called "leaving pranks".
Fri, 13 May 2022 09:35:09 +0100Drink-driver was close to home when stopped
A drink-driver stopped by police was just 100 metres from his home, a court has heard.
Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Denzil McDaniel on what the election results mean for Northern Ireland
A book written by Martin Luther King in 1967, entitled “Where do we go from here” advocated a sense of hope in the United States campaign for human rights; you’d expect that sort of optimistic vision to emerge from an election after the people ...
Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100Forthill Park: The story of world-renowned Aeronaut Stanley Spencer
On Friday, August 7, 1891, there were great celebrations in Enniskillen as Forthill Pleasure Grounds was officially opened by the Countess of Erne.
Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Enniskillen Out of Hours: No clinician present twice in weekend
There was no clinician present in the Enniskillen Out of Hours (OOH) base over last weekend on two occasions, a Department of Health spokesperson has confirmed to The Impartial Reporter.
Fri, 13 May 2022 09:14:38 +0100Tesco chicken recall: Huge Tesco recall amid salmonella fears - full list of products
Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.
Fri, 13 May 2022 10:02:00 +0100Encouraging Fermanagh readers to appreciate the wonder of forests
After a time, my body sweat becomes indistinguishable from the humidity of the great forest.
Fri, 13 May 2022 09:24:12 +0100Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher
With glimpses of sunny days gracing us over the weekend, hopefully the warmer weather is here to stay.
Thu, 12 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100Fermanagh South Tyrone Assembly Election: Boredom at the election count
The Northern Ireland Electoral Office's decision to house a super count centre in Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry, in conjunction with its other two mega-count centres in Belfast and Jordanstown, has been widely panned.
Thu, 12 May 2022 17:05:49 +0100Mannok's revenue increases but profitability takes a hit
In an overview of the company's operating performance for 2021, ending December 31, 2021, Mannok has revealed that while they have increased their revenue inflation costs have impacted profitability.
Thu, 12 May 2022 16:52:44 +0100Topped hike for Air Ambulance in memory of late Fermanagh man
The sister of the late Lewis Crawford is hosting a charity fundraiser in her brother's memory to mark what would have been his 29th birthday.
Thu, 12 May 2022 15:58:15 +0100Fermanagh police appeal for information on missing car
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing vehicle.
Thu, 12 May 2022 09:09:14 +0100Translink strike: No buses will run during week-long strike
Translink has confirmed that no bus services will operate next week in Fermanagh if strike action goes ahead.
Thu, 12 May 2022 17:13:34 +0100ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2022: Established parties hold their ground in the area but Unionist vote splits further
While there has been no change to the seat make-up in Fermanagh, there is still plenty to digest following the results in Fermanagh and South Tyrone in last week’s Assembly election.
Thu, 12 May 2022 15:47:01 +0100Facebook, Twitter and Instagram users told to 'delete' NewProfilePic app amid Russia links
The profile picture generator allows users to converts profile pictures into cartoon artwork.
Thu, 12 May 2022 09:27:27 +0100BBC considers Netflix-style subscription or 'televisions tax' as TV licence faces axe
Last month, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries revealed the government will be looking at implementing new ways of funding the BBC.
Wed, 11 May 2022 16:55:07 +0100Queen's Speech: Fermanagh victim's campaigner expresses concerns
A local victims campaigner has expressed his concerns at the latest Legacy plans revealed in The Queen’s Speech on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 May 2022 09:38:46 +0100Enniskillen murder trial: Court shown footage of 'full-scale street battle'
CCTV footage of a "full-scale street battle" in Co Fermanagh which resulted in the death of an 18 year old was played to a jury on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 May 2022 16:08:34 +0100Fermanagh in 1922: Animals’ Fair Day fouling is attacked at meeting
THE disgraceful conduct of many farmers on last Enniskillen fair day, in exposing their cattle for sale on the side walks, making the town filthy, and when asked to desist doing so, refused, was discussed at the Enniskillen Urban Council on Monday la...
Wed, 11 May 2022 16:05:46 +0100Fermanagh in 2002: Praise as new bridge is launched
THE new bridge that links the Lakeland Forum with the newly developed playing fields at Derrychara was launched this week.
Wed, 11 May 2022 16:02:58 +0100Fermanagh in 1992: Talented young cook, John, serves up a real winner
SCHOOLBOY John Elliott’s recipe proved a winner in the final of the province-wide Young Cook of the Year Competition.
Wed, 11 May 2022 09:05:10 +0100Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 11 May 2022 09:01:50 +0100Dog thefts hit seven year high - most at risk breeds and top safety tips
Experts reveal their top safety tips for preventing dog thefts, as well as the breeds most at risk
Tue, 10 May 2022 19:10:09 +0100Man charged with manslaughter of Tyrone pensioner
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the death of an 84-year-old man at an address in the Dromore area of Co. Tyrone on June 30, 2021, have charged a man with manslaughter.
Tue, 10 May 2022 17:46:07 +0100Enniskillen driver ‘panicked’ and failed to stop for police
A driver who failed to stop for police who had observed a defective headlight said he “panicked”.
Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Women’s Aid launches their brand new website
Local charity Fermanagh Women's Aid has launched a new website that will provide vital information and highlight the services provided by the organisation.
Tue, 10 May 2022 13:06:45 +0100Early leaders set the pace in Fermanagh Fishing Classic
The Classic Fishing Festival Fermanagh 2022 got underway in wet conditions on Monday with 167 anglers battling it out for the overall first prize of £5,000.
Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100Outdoor theatre at Fermanagh venues
An exciting new outdoor theatre programme supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will take place in June and July at a range of new and unusual settings in towns and villages across the district.
Tue, 10 May 2022 09:22:52 +0100Department of Health to hold consultations on urgent and emergency care
The Department of Health is inviting the public to participate in upcoming virtual consultation events on the future of Urgent and Emergency Care in Northern Ireland.
Mon, 09 May 2022 16:30:51 +0100‘R’ driver caught travelling over twice the speed limit
A student was who was an ‘R’ driver was detected driving at just under 100mph.
Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Shane flies the Fermanagh flag on some of the highest mountains in the world
A Fermanagh man who has conquered some of the highest peaks in the world including; Kilimanjaro in Africa, Lobuche in Nepal and Aconcagua in Argentina has spoken to The Impartial Reporter about his experiences fresh from his return from the Himalayas...
Mon, 09 May 2022 09:02:05 +0100Police officer acquitted of common assault charge after SWAH incident
A police officer who punched a man several times across the head while in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has been acquitted of one charge of common assault.
Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100Fermanagh people urged to look after their mental health, and not be lonely
SOME 21 years ago, the Mental Health Foundation started annually hosting a specific week as 'Mental Health Awareness Week', with the aim of giving important attention to, and offering support to, the rising number of young people and adults strugglin...
Sun, 08 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh centenarian Ethel celebrates birthday in style
A local centenarian who says that porridge is the secret to long life recently celebrated her 100th birthday in style.
Sat, 07 May 2022 19:32:27 +0100Fermanagh and South Tyrone: Status quo remains after Assembly Election
In an election where Sinn Féin took the largest first preference vote and the electorate voted for a Nationalist First Minister, it was pretty much as you were in Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
Sat, 07 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to Fermanagh man who was one ‘true gentleman’
Marius Beattie was one of life’s true gentlemen and somebody who would do anything for anybody, his family have said.
Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100Death in Fermanagh: Former Enniskillen Collegiate principal remembered
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the late George Young (90), a former principal of the Enniskillen Collegiate Grammar School (1976-1997) and much-revered figure in Fermanagh education.