Archives

Impartial Reporter

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:38:00 +0000
Ulster Farmers' Mart in Enniskillen plays host to unique Harvest service
AFTER such a successful harvest in the Mart last year, Reverend Lorna Dreaning (superintendent minister) along with her husband, Roy, arranged another for Friday, October 21 to conclude the harvest services on the Enniskillen Methodist Circuit.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:14:00 +0000
Ireland v South Africa: Robert Baloucoune named on team
Enniskillen's Robert Baloucoune has been named in the match-day squad for Ireland's clash against world champions South Africa this weekend.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:55:00 +0000
Council agrees to lead legal charge against any loss of SWAH services
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has unanimously backed a motion to explore legal action to defend emergency surgery and acute services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:20:00 +0000
Dairy farmer discusses employment of workers and work life balances
The decisions taken by a family dairy business in Co. Roscommon who have developed and expanded their farm over the past 12 years were highlighted at an open meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club, sponsored by the Vaughan Trust.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:50:00 +0000
Fermanagh man, 64, is charged with intimidating complainant
A man who was not placed on bail ahead of appearing in court on allegations of multiple rapes, kidnap and false imprisonment has been charged with intimidating the complainant.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:50:00 +0000
Fermanagh councillor slams Tory party on economic crises ‘indifference’
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has agreed on propositions to explore options for support in the cost-of-living crisis, with one member pointing to the Tory party’s apparent indifference to ordinary people and saying: “It seems if granny fre...

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:37:00 +0000
Phase 1 of Quay Lane North car park in Enniskillen works complete
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed that Phase One of the works at Quay Lane North Car Park, Enniskillen are now complete, with the reopening of the Eastern Car Park.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:40:00 +0000
Ryanair warns UK travellers with November flights of app outages
Ryanair customers who don't check-in online at least two hours before their flight will be fined £55.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:50:00 +0000
What's on at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
There is plenty of variety at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen over the coming weeks ranging from music to film to drama, and much more.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:20:00 +0000
Carrybridge helms receive long service awards from RNLI chief executive
Two helms of Carrybridge RNLI were recently recognised for their long voluntary service to the lifesaving charity.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:23:00 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how HSBC's online bonus saver account could earn you hundreds
Speaking on this week’s  ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:24:00 +0000
Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears
Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:47:00 +0000
UK Netflix users offered new advert subscription from today
Netflix has begun offering a cheaper subscription to customers for just £4.99 a month. 

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:14:27 +0000
Celebrations to trial tubs without Bounty's this Christmas
Celebrations are set to have some tubs without any Bounty's in this Christmas

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:41:00 +0000
Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps featuring Queen's portrait for final time
The Queen's distinctive side profile has appeared on Christmas stamps since 1967.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:58:28 +0000
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited drinks for over 60s amid cost of living crisis
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:14:54 +0000
Met Office update as snow predicted to hit UK in November with exact date announced
Forecasters have also warned of unsettled weather from mid-November with Brits braced for rain and strong winds.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:07:00 +0000
Enniskillen musical artist Clara Tracey to perform debut album at Hambly & Hambly
In celebration of the launch of her debut album, the multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter Clara Tracey, who was a winner of the inaugural Hambly & Hambly John Richardson French Residency Award, will perform an intimate concert at the Hambly...

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:02:00 +0000
Man driving mother's car had no insurance or licence
A man stopped by police driving his mother's car had no driving licence or insurance.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:43:00 +0000
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.Do you recognise anybody or are you featured?Do you have a photo that we could feature? If so send it to ciaran.flaherty@impartialreporter.com

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:53:00 +0000
President praises women
THE Irish President, Mary McAleese, officially opened the MacNean Resource Centre, Blacklion to a crowd of 150 local people.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:58:00 +0000
Welcome for jobs
THE Secretary of State, Sir Patrick Mayhew, has welcomed the announcement of 140 new jobs by British Telecom at Enniskillen.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:13:00 +0000
Fermanagh memorial unveiled by the Viceroy
ON yesterday the Memorial of the County Fermanagh to its sons of all branches of the royal forces who fell in the Great War, was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of all Ireland, Viscount FitzAlan, before a great assembly, and accompanied by military h...

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:46:29 +0000
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued for Fermanagh
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for areas of Northern Ireland including Co. Fermanagh.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:39:54 +0000
Police appeal for information following criminal damage to property in Tyrone
Police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage that occurred shortly before 1pm on Sunday, October 30 within the vicinity of McCaughey Terrace, Fintona.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:13:27 +0000
Tesco shoppers given two-week Tesco Clubcard warning leaving members 'gutted'
Tesco Clubcard members have been urged to use their delivery codes before the November 14 deadline.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Irvinestown drink driver had to swerve to avoid police car
A man who was over twice the legal drink driving limit had to swerve to avoid oncoming traffic, and hit a crash barrier, a court has heard.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:15:00 +0000
Ballinamallard man was almost three times over the legal limit
A man who was almost three times over the legal drink drive limit was detained 200 metres from his home, resulting in a lengthy driving ban.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:02:00 +0000
'R' driver hit with one month ban for speeding
An 'R' driver who was detected travelling 31mph over the speed limit has been banned from driving for a month.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:10:00 +0000
Man, 31, had two ounces of cannabis when searched by police
A man who was a passenger in a car stopped by police during a band parade had two ounces of cannabis in his possession, a court has heard.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:56:02 +0000
Royal Mail staff to strike around Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The Royal Mail strikes will centre around Black Friday on November 25 and Cyber Monday on November 28.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:21:22 +0000
Michael McGirr: Boat located as search for missing man in Fermanagh continues
As the search continues for missing man Michael McGirr, it has been confirmed by the RNLI that the boat he had been travelling on has been located but he was not on board.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:01:46 +0000
Fermanagh teenagers receive hard-hitting Road Safety message
Teenagers from Fermanagh were the recipients of a hard-hitting road safety message through the award-winning Roadsafe Roadshow devised by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Roads Policing Unit and supported by AXA Insurance.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:45:00 +0000
Michael McGirr: Search ongoing for missing man in Fermanagh
The search for missing man Michael McGirr is ongoing this afternoon in County Fermanagh as boaters take to Lough Erne in search of Michael, who was last seen in Enniskillen on Saturday.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Willowbridge pupils celebrated at prize giving event at Enniskillen school
There was a great buzz at Willowbridge last week as the school hosted its annual prize giving event where pupils were celebrated for their achievements.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:15:23 +0000
Twitter users could be charged $20 for verified status, reports suggest
According to reports Elon Musk is set to introduce a $20 per month charge for Twitter verification

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:55:33 +0000
Is Instagram Down? Users report accounts being suspended
Instagram users have reported issues with the app as many have been logged out and told their accounts have been suspended.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:15:00 +0000
Smiling faces as therapy dog Bella makes weekly visit to Willowbridge
Every week, the pupils of Willowbridge School look forward to their visit from a special four-legged friend.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:34:40 +0000
Drink driving Tyrone man left hotel after fallout with partner
A Strabane man who was at a function in a Fermanagh Hotel where he fell out with his girlfriend and decided to drive away has been handed a driving ban for drink driving.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Fidelio Trio and renowned uilleann piper Cillian Vallely to perform in Enniskillen
The celebrated classical music ensemble, The Fidelio Trio, are returning to Enniskillen to perform a suite of newly commissioned music inspired by the work of one of Ireland’s foremost painters J B Vallely which will be played by the trio and son o...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:01:00 +0000
St. Joseph's students educated on important issues they face during Feeling Good Week
World Mental Health Day falls on October 10 every year, with students at St. Joseph’s College, Enniskillen, hosting their Feeling Good Week this year to coincide with the important day.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:58:05 +0000
Royal Mail staff cancel November strike dates but will resume later this month
A series of strikes by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has taken place in recent months following a dispute over pay and conditions.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:52:59 +0000
Michael McGirr: PSNI appeal for information on missing man
Police are seeking help from the public in locating Michael McGirr who was last seen at 2pm in Enniskillen on Saturday, October 29.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Arrangements announced for Enniskillen Act of Remembrance
The Remembrance Ceremony this year will be returning to normal. This year Enniskillen Royal British Legion invite the community to participate in the Act of Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph on Sunday Novembe 13 at 10.45am. Enniskillen Royal Briti...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Mike and Rose mark Diamond wedding anniversary
Local couple Mike and Rose Tarrant recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on September 22.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:48:00 +0000
Fermanagh farmers hear TB eradication measures could begin in 2023
Moves to implement the biggest operation to reduce incidence of TB in cattle in Northern Ireland could begin in 2023 if everything falls in place, farmers attending a meeting in Enniskillen on Monday evening heard.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:52:00 +0000
UK-wide ‘Church of the Year’ title won by St. Macartan’s
St. Macartan’s church in Augher has claimed the top UK-wide title of Church of the Year 2022 at the inaugural National Church Awards.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:41:00 +0000
Barney Devine on the importance of a Fermanagh crannog site
The construction of a bypass a decade ago on the A32 Enniskillen Cherrymount link road caused the partial destruction of Drumclay crannog and triggered a massive, costly (£2.5m), and hasty archaeological rescue excavation, which uncovered the riches...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:36:00 +0000
Businesses angry as busy entry in town left in disrepair
Questions have been raised over why Nugent’s Entry in Enniskillen town centre was left out of the Public Realm Scheme works, with businesses raising concerns over the unkempt state of the area, with weeds growing on the pathway, broken paving slabs...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:22:00 +0000
Fermanagh motorists dig deep with Air Ambulance fundraiser
THE Erne Vintage Classic Car Show took place last weekend, raising an estimated £18,000, to date, for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI).



home