Impartial Reporter
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:05:00 +0100Vintage cars destroyed in Trillick shed fire
The owner of a number of vintage cars that were destroyed following a shed fire on the Magheralough Road, Trillick in the early hours of Tuesday morning is "totally lost for words" following the devastating incident which police are treating as arson...
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:43:37 +0100The Royal Mint releases new Pride 50p coin to mark major UK Pride anniversary
Five million coins will also enter general circulation later in the year to help make the landmark design accessible to everyone.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:17:31 +0100Fuel crisis: The cost of filling a family car with petrol
The average cost of filling a typical family car with petrol could exceed £100 for the first time on Wednesday.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100Concern group thanks all who have kindly donated
The Fermanagh Concern Worldwide Volunteer Group has thanked the public for their generous donations, especially in supporting the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, which raised more than £9,000 in March and April alone.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100Stack City to bring 'rave legends' to Enniskillen this week
A local DJ is bringing 90s Rave music back to Enniskillen next week.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:08:10 +0100Memories of Fermanagh from The Impartial Reporter archives
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:09:39 +0100Fermanagh in 1922: Driver killed in shoot-out between large armed group and Specials
ON SUNDAY, as a party of between 30 and 40 Specials were proceeding to Magherameen Castle, they suddenly came upon a considerable body of armed men marching along the railway line from the direction of Pettigo.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:10:51 +0100Fermanagh in 2002: Julie’s penmanship skills really have the write stuff
SCHOOLGIRL Julie Campbell’s handwriting is ranked among the best in the United Kingdom.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:12:52 +0100Fermanagh in 1992: Sunshine’s great start for Telethon
TELETHON ’92 got off to a bright start in Fermanagh last Saturday afternoon when glorious sunshine boosted the numerous events during the county’s mammoth fundraising day.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:23:27 +0100Tesco Plant Chef ad banned over lack of evidence for environmental claims
The advert banned specifically was advertising Plant Chef burgers
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:26:23 +0100Love Island 2022: Quay Sunglasses couples up with ITV show on exclusive range
Known for its affordable, quality eyewear, Quay is the brand for all celebrities and influencers and a must-go-to for fans of Love Island.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:25:56 +0100Get Father's Day Gifts for under £30 from Moonpig now
Moonpig has a range of perfect presents to get for Father's Day.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:08:37 +0100Suspended sentence for Enniskillen man who stole €1,000 from woman’s purse
A man who stole €1,000 from a woman’s purse outside a shop in Enniskillen has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay back the money.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:10:16 +0100Jury hears statements from medics and police officers who tried to save John Paul McDonagh
Statements made by police officers and medics who tried to save the life of John Paul McDonagh were read to a jury today (Monday).
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100Nearly 13,000 people in Western Trust area waiting over a year for admission for treatment
Latest figures released from The Department of Health (DOH) show that there has been a sharp increase compared to last year in the number of patients in Northern Ireland waiting for admission for inpatient or day case treatment in the previous quarte...
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:30:12 +0100Michelle McIlveen announces summer holiday food grant
Families of children entitled to a free school meal will receive a school holiday food grant this summer, Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced today.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:04:00 +0100British Grassland Society to visit top farms in west
Members of the British Grassland Society from across the British Isles will be travelling west as part of their Summer Meeting to Northern Ireland later this month.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:10:47 +0100Enniskillen man given prison sentence after failing to co-operate with probation
A man who was given a probation order following his conviction for supplying Class A drugs and being in possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply has had his order revoked as he failed to comply with the requirements of the order.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:22:19 +0100Gardai appeal for information following fatal Sligo crash
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing to any person who may have witnessed a fatal collision over the weekend to contact them.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:12:00 +0100Western Trust: Out of hours cover maintained over 'unprecedented' Easter pressures
Following concerns raised during the recent Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Policy and Resources Committee around GP Out-of-Hours (OOH) cover in Enniskillen and Omagh over the Easter weekend, the Department of Health has insisted clinical cover ...
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:10:42 +0100Council building to light up red to mark Irish Language legislation
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have agreed to illuminate the two civic buildings in red, to mark the movement of the Language Rights Act through parliament.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:01:40 +0100Cost of living: RAC warn UK fuel prices will hit £2 per litre
Government figures show the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Monday hit record highs
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100Fermanagh school takes part in innovative LEGO contest up at W5, Belfast
A TEAM of children from a Fermanagh school were among the teams drawn to Belfast from across Northern Ireland recently to compete in the inaugural FIRST LEGO League Challenge UK and Ireland regional tournament.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:08:27 +0100Union calls for at least four extra bank holidays for UK workers
The TUC is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:31:16 +0100PoundToy releases summer toy bundle with exclusive free gift - How to get yours
PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:59:37 +0100Police came across drink driver who had pulled over for a sleep on way home
A man who was found asleep in his car by police was on his way home after having drinks in Bundoran.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:55:00 +0100Fermanagh Grassland Club: Grass is focus of outing to Co. Louth
Fermanagh Grassland Club’s first annual Spring Outing in several years took place at the end of April when 40 farmers visited two excellent farms in the Republic of Ireland.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:01:00 +0100Dublin Airport: Expert advice for airline travellers
Many were concerned last weekend as images of long queues snacking around terminals emerged from Dublin Airport.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Emergency services honoured in Fermanagh
Crowds of people watched on in awe as emergency services in the district demonstrated the tremendous work that they do at Emergency Services Day, which was recently hosted at the Broadmeadow, Enniskillen by Fermanagh and Omagh Community Safety Partne...
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £650 support
To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:49:05 +0100Vote of no confidence: Who could replace Boris Johnson?
What happens when a PM faces a no confidence vote and who would be most likely to replace Boris Johnson?
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:47:56 +0100McDonalds adds halloumi fries and four new burgers to menus
The fast-food giant has shared the news that exclusive items will be hitting restaurants this summer.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0100Man, 35, gets a driving ban after failing to attend contest
A man has been convicted of having no driving licence and driving without due care and attention.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander is targeting low-level, constant crime which impacts community the most
The new PSNI District Commander for Fermanagh and Omagh said it is an “absolute honour and privilege” to be appointed District Commander and he hopes to carry on the work that was undertaken by his predecessors.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Liverpool FC fan Shane describes chaotic scenes at Champions League final
“Thousands of fans were mugged, some were mugged at knifepoint, [and then later] people were being teargassed and hit with batons”, is how one Liverpool FC fan from Enniskillen described the chaotic scenes prior to the UEFA Champions League final...
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Incoming Fermanagh Sinn Féin councillor to focus on health and community issues
Health and community-based projects will be top priorities for Debbie Coyle when she returns to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Dog owners warned not to share bed with pets amid spread of ‘untreatable superbug’
The mcr-1 gene, which is believed to be transmitted from animals to humans, has built up a resistance to certain life-saving drugs.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Orange Order: Fermanagh leads the way at Belfast NI Centenary parade
County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge led the way at the Northern Ireland (NI) Centenary celebrations in Belfast on Saturday, May 28 as the parade set off from Stormont.
Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100How the people of Fermanagh celebrated The Queen's coronation in 1953
As special events take place across Fermanagh this week to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we are looking back 70 years to see how the people of this area celebrated Her Majesty's Coronation in 1953.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +0100Tyrone driver’s claim his foot slipped off the clutch dismissed as ‘nonsense’ by judge
A Tyrone man who claimed his foot slipped off the clutch which resulted in his car spinning on the road has had his claim dismissed as “nonsense” by a judge.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Sean Quinn: ‘Injunction is to stop me seeing condition of assets’
Sean Quinn has responded to an injunction granted by the High Court in Dublin which prevents him from trespassing on lands owned by Mannok.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Enniskillen Police Station not ‘fit for purpose’, says Chief Constable
The future of policing and what that will look like was very much to the fore when PSNI Chief Constable, Simon Byrne visited Enniskillen Police Station last Thursday.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh: McElduff wants to go forward with a 'positive, creative agenda'
The new Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Chair has said the “well-being” of the people of the district will be his key focus during his year in the role.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:51:00 +0100Fermanagh parents mourning child loss are pulling together to help others facing that heartache
Local people who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death have come together in recent times in Fermanagh to provide support for each other.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Ecumenical Service for Pentecost takes place at Donagh Old Graveyard
The Ecumenical Service for Pentecost Sunday in Clogher Diocese will take place this year at Donagh Old Graveyard situated on a drumlin at Donagh, close to the village of Glaslough in County Monaghan.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Border primary schools join together to put on musical theatre production
SOME 104 children from three different Border primary schools have collaborated to bring an upcoming "unique and unforgettable" musical and drama production to the stage of the Termon Complex, Pettigo on Wednesday, June 8.
Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100BBC Platinum Party At The Palace concert line up from Diana Ross to Adam Lambert
See the lineup for the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace concert and how to watch.
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:35:00 +0100Denzil McDaniel: Identities aren’t fixed, so historic terms like ‘planter’ are not relevant any more
If it doesn’t sound too much like a confession in a support group, my name’s Denzil and I’m a planter. Or am I?
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:01:38 +0100Michelle Gildernew condemns video mocking death of Michaela McAreavey
Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has condemned an online video which mocks the death of the late Michaela McAreavey.