Impartial Reporter
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:32:27 +0000Fermanagh hotelier vows to put county 'front and centre' after NIHF appointment
Fermanagh hotelier Nicky Cassidy has pledged to champion the county's tourism sector after being appointed president of the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF).
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:52:52 +0000Fermanagh RSPB prepares to celebrate 50 years of protecting wildlife
The Fermanagh Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Local Group has released a commemorative calendar ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2027.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:06:18 +0000Killyhevlin unveils £1.5m lakeside wedding venue opening in Spring 2027
The Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges has announced a new wedding venue in its offerings after a £1.5million investment.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:54:53 +0000Fermanagh war hero's medal collection to go on display at new Belfast museum
Fermanagh war hero Colonel Richard Annesley West VC's replica medals, portrait and citation will feature at Belfast's new UNTOLD Museum, opening in 2028.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:27:58 +0000Enniskillen pupils take school’s voice to Parliament in London
Enniskillen pupils represented Northern Ireland at the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament in Westminster, discussing disability and inclusion.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:16:37 +0000Two seriously injured and N87 closed after Ballyconnell crash
Two people have been seriously injured after a crash in Ballyconnell this morning.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:11:16 +0000Enniskillen traffic catches ire of TodayFM DJ after being stuck at Asda
A popular radio DJ has joked about being stuck in Enniskillen for days after being caught in traffic at Asda.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:35:47 +0000Brooke House hosts Northern Ireland launch of Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Brooke House has hosted the launch of this year’s Northern Ireland Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:24:09 +0000Erskine accuses First Minister of showing ‘contempt’ for Stormont Committee
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine accused First Minister Michelle O’Neill of showing contempt for the Stormont Executive Office Committee during a heated exchange.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:37:51 +0000Appeal launched to find mother last seen in Enniskillen more than two weeks ago
A woman has made an appeal to find a mother who has not been seen since October 10 in Enniskillen.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:18:58 +0000McHale machinery success story shared with Fermanagh farmers
An open meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club recently heard about the rise of one of the leading machinery manufacturers in Ireland, McHale, based in Co. Mayo, who specialise in grassland machinery.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:29:37 +0000Hotel Carlton reunion raises £6,233 for Fermanagh Friends of Marie Curie
A Hotel Carlton reunion raised £6,233 for Fermanagh Friends of Marie Curie.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:11:56 +0000Fermanagh entrepreneur wins £1000 with AI tool for aesthetic clinic consultations
Lorraine Browne impressed judges at the Fermanagh and Omagh Ultimate Pitch final with her business Belleverita.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:31:07 +0000Top honours awarded as Enniskillen One Act Drama Festival concludes
Enniskillen One Act Drama Festival winners include Enniskillen Theatre Company, Estuary Players and Christine Irvine, with 2027 events announced in Fermanagh.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:28:57 +0000'Mini-micks' earn trip to Aldershot following competition success
Three students from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School will attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in England next year following a successful showing at the Irish Guards’ Mini Micks competition.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:01:38 +0000Fermanagh castle estate named Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year
A Fermanagh castle estate has been named Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:52:37 +0000Motion’s plea for maternity units to be allowed into Gaza
A motion, calling on Mid Ulster District Council to urge the British and Irish Governments to use their influence to help secure the safe entry of three mobile maternity units into Gaza, was carried at last Thursday’s (October 22) monthly meeting o...
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:52:51 +0000High Court challenge threatens further delays to Enniskillen bypass scheme
The A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass could face further delays after it was revealed it is subject to a legal challenge.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:32:46 +0000Council condemns vandalism of 103 dual-language signs costing £18,410
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors condemn vandalism of dual-language road signs as hate crime, with 103 damaged and repairs costing more than £18,000.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0000‘Tears fell like rain’ at funeral of much-loved Garrison man Sean Michael O’Brien
Tears fell like rain at the hugely emotional funeral mass for Sean Michael O’Brien in Mary Queen of Peace Church in Garrison on a wintry October morning.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:09:04 +0000Glass smashed on children's play equipment as vandalism hits Council play areas
PSNI investigate criminal damage after glass was smashed at Grange Play Park, Fermanagh, as vandalism concerns hit Cornabracken Creche and Kidspace.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:54:36 +0000Councillors call for PSNI probe into anti-Irish language leaflets
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors unanimously call on the PSNI to investigate anti-Irish language leaflets placed on cars amid concerns they may constitute a hate crime.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:09 +0000Ballyconnell man Tommy McManus named after death in Newtownbutler incident
Ballyconnell man Tommy McManus died in an incident on Crom Road, Newtownbutler. PSNI say the death is not suspicious; funeral details announced.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:19:20 +0000Lorry-related road closure near Ederney lifted by police
A road near Ederney has reopened after being closed earlier this evening due to a lorry blocking the route.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:49:01 +0000Road closure in place after lorry blocks road near Enniskillen
A road has been closed this evening after a lorry blocked the road between Ederney Main Street and the Aghagrefin Road junction of the Letterboy Road.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:10:42 +0000Funeral arrangements announced for former Rosslea parish priest Canon Brian McCluskey
The funeral arrangements have been announced after the death of a former parish priest of Rosslea.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:49 +0000Enniskillen's Spooktacular delivers its biggest night yet
A record 1,600 runners took to the streets of Enniskillen for the town’s annual Spooktacular 5K, with Halloween costumes, cheering crowds and plenty of festive spirit helping to make it the biggest event yet.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:28:02 +0000Three men charged with cocaine offences after appearing at Enniskillen court
Three men face cocaine and criminal property charges at Enniskillen Magistrates Court after alleged offences on August 14; all were granted £250 bail.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:11:26 +0000CAFRE Enniskillen showcases equine courses and specialist facilities at open day
CAFRE Enniskillen welcomed prospective students to explore equine courses, specialist facilities, student support and careers at an open day in County Fermanagh.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:09:56 +0000Fermanagh nurse reaches final of cosmetic medicine awards
Fermanagh nurse and aesthetic practitioner Amanda Breslin reaches Rising Star of the Year final at the NI Cosmetic Medicine Awards 2026, serving Lisnaskea.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:59 +0000Lusty Beg Island visitors warned after ferry disruption
Lusty Beg Island remains closed to arrivals after its ferry took on a significant amount of water during extreme weather conditions.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:22:02 +0000Three taken to hospital after three-vehicle Fintona crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a three-vehicle collision in Fintona which resulted in two people being taken to hospital.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:29:50 +0000UUP selects former senior prison officer Ian Irwin for Mid Ulster Assembly seat
The Ulster Unionist Party has selected Ian Irwin as its candidate for Mid Ulster in next May’s Assembly election.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:50:45 +0000No timescale given on Cookstown bypass scheme
Western Division Roads Manager, Stephen Hughes has reaffirmed his commitment to having the Cookstown bypass delivered – however budget constraints mean that he is not in a position to commit to a timescale for the delivery of the scheme.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:45:06 +000010,000 potholes in Mid Ulster not repaired within specified timescales
Western Division Roads Manager, Stephen Hughes has acknowledged that thousands of potholes within Mid Ulster District Council have yet to be fixed, due to budget constraints.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:39:58 +0000More primary schools soon to have temporary 20mph speed limits
Western Division Roads Manager, Stephen Hughes has revealed that all primary schools in the Western Division, which are on roads with a speed limit of 40mph, will soon have part-time 20mph speed limits in place.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:36:31 +0000Fermanagh power cuts as Storm Boelo hits Enniskillen and surrounding areas
Power cuts have been reported across Fermanagh as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds to the region.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:52:44 +0000Air Ambulance deployed as PSNI issue update on Tyrone collision
The Air Ambulance has been deployed following a three-vehicle collision on the Tattymoyle Road in Fintona.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:23:26 +0000Police and emergency crews respond to Tyrone collision
PSNI officers are at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the Tattymoyle Road in Fintona, Co. Tyrone.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:34:22 +0000Nathan Carter postpones US tour due to visa issues
Country singer Nathan Carter has announced the postponement of his upcoming American tour due to unforeseen circumstances relating to travel visas.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:56:26 +0100Woman with 112 previous convictions refused bail
A recidivist offender has been refused bail after being arrested for the latest offences of shoplifting and drugs possession.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:29:38 +0100Two-vehicle collision in Enniskillen prompts emergency response
Police received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen shortly before noon today (Saturday, October 24).
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:56:40 +0100Malachy O’Rourke urges pupils to learn from setbacks at St. Joseph's prize night
Tyrone senior football manager Malachy O’Rourke has urged pupils at St Joseph’s College in Enniskillen to learn from life’s setbacks and measure success by their own standards.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:02:03 +0100LIVE BLOG: Storm Boelo hits Fermanagh
Live updates from The Impartial Reporter as Storm Boelo hits Fermanagh.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:07:21 +0100Police investigate alleged theft of designer goods from Fermanagh cancer charity
The PSNI is investigating alleged thefts at an Enniskillen cancer charity shop after high-value items were targeted in two separate incidents involving the swapping of price tags.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:42:23 +0100Fermanagh outdoor sites to close due to Storm Boelo weather warning
A number of outdoor facilities and popular walking spots across Fermanagh will close from Saturday morning due to a Met Office wind warning.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:18:32 +0100Fermanagh businessman calls for reform of local council
Fermanagh businessman Michael Cadden calls for an independent audit of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to improve services, support firms and tourism.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:01:37 +0100Michael Cadden - 'Why we need a radical rethink of local government'
EVERY time I write about the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the immediate assumption is that I am being purely critical. While there is often an element of truth in my observations, criticism for its own sake is never my intention. When politi...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:54:07 +0100Enniskillen charity condemns alleged price tag fraud involving designer clothing
A cancer support charity in Enniskillen has condemned suspected price tag fraud after several high-value items were allegedly relabelled and sold at reduced prices in its shop.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:30 +0100Up to 28 per cent of eligible Northern Ireland pensioners miss out on Pension Credit
Up to 28% of eligible Northern Ireland pensioners missed Pension Credit in 2019/20. MPs will examine low take-up and poverty at a Commons session on October 28.