Impartial Reporter

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
High Court reveals identities of A5 upgrade project opponents
The nine individuals behind a High Court challenge which quashed approval for the A5 upgrade project have been publicly named for the first time.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100
Damning report reveals ‘systemic failings’ in Marian Beattie murder investigation
The family of Marian Beattie say the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland’s (PONI) report into how the police handled the case of her murder has vindicated their belief that the 'police have failed them all along'.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:04:00 +0100
Over 200 families receive help in response to cost-of-living crisis
More than 200 households across the area have received help from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's Poverty Support Programme

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:36:35 +0100
Three arrests for drink driving in Fermanagh within 12 hours
THREE people were arrested for drink driving in Fermanagh within a 12-hour period, with two of these arrests made before 1pm.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:57:33 +0100
Marian Beattie suspects had paramilitary links, Police Ombudsman finds
AN investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Marion Beattie has revealed that three suspects had links to paramilitary groups, and two were former police officers.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:31 +0100
Man sentenced for unlawfully claiming over £10,000 in benefits
A TYRONE man has been convicted at Dungannon Magistrates Court for claiming over £10,000 in benefits he was not entitled to.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:25:00 +0100
Speculation builds that UUP are vying to overturn waste booking system
ULSTER Unionist Party (UUP) councillors will attempt to reverse a recent decision to introduce a mandatory booking system for household recycling centres, The Impartial Reporter understands. 

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:21:00 +0100
Progress has been made on rural crime but more needs to be done, says MLA
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Diana Armstrong has welcomed recent progress in tackling rural crime, while stressing that much more remains to be done, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:15:00 +0100
Livestock competitions to find best stock
TWO important livestock competitions being organised by Fermanagh Farming Society will close for entries over the coming weeks.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:12:00 +0100
Erne Integrated College marks 30 years with family fun day
Erne Integrated College rounded off their year of 30th Anniversary celebrations with a Family Fun Day on Friday 20th June. There was a great atmosphere around the school, and everyone was able to make full use of the Tom Noble Building. It was plea...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:05:00 +0100
Moy: A neat and thriving town with community at its core
As you look around the picturesque market square of Moy village, nods to its rich history are everywhere. Whether it’s the old-world signage of local businesses, the countless single-glazed sash windows, or the ephemeral presence of mighty horse ch...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:04:00 +0100
Throwing shade: A look at horse health in the summer weather
Local horse enthusiasts were out in force at the weekend at the brilliant Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show. Huge congratulations to the organising committee for putting on such a well-run event and a huge well done to all the competitors, I had a grea...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
The Tumbling Paddies help mark teacher's retirement
There was music, dancing, and more than a few happy tears at St. Mary’s Primary School this week as our local band The Tumbling Paddies made a surprise visit to St Mary’s to  honour a very special teacher.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
DfE accused of failing to meet legal obligations on new mining licences
A STORMONT department has been accused of failing to meet its legal obligations in relation to seven new mining licences issued for Northern Ireland.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100
William Irvine: NAP must work with farmers, not against them
The latest consultation on Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) has landed with a heavy thud on kitchen tables across Northern Ireland’s countryside. Farmers know the importance of protecting our environment, but it’s clear that ...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:56:00 +0100
Arlene Foster pays final tribute to her 'strong and faithful' mother
FORMER First Minister, Arlene Foster has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Georgina Kelly, whom she described as a "strong, supportive and faithful".

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:44:00 +0100
The search is on for Fermanagh's best hay meadows
Ulster Wildlife, with the support of the Vaughan Trust, is inviting local farmers to showcase their traditional hay meadows in a new competition aimed at preserving one of Northern Ireland’s rarest farmland habitats.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:35:00 +0100
Excitement is building for the Clogher Valley Show
This year's Clogher Valley Show takes place on Wednesday, July 30 at the showgrounds at Augher.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:34:00 +0100
Six individuals lodge multiple civil disputes against Enniskillen pubs
SIX people have lodged multiple civil disputes against a total of five pubs and restaurants in Enniskillen.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:17:00 +0100
Awards night to celebrate inspirational figures in community and business
Fiacre O'Donnell, Sustainability Director at Encirc said: "We are very proud to be the main sponsor of The Impartial Reporter Community awards again this year.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:46:00 +0100
High Court ruling on A5 road is 'dysfunctional', says campaigner
A HIGH Court decision not to proceed with the A5 at this time will cause massive anguish for families who have lost loved ones on the road.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0100
Miners eye 'significant copper' in Cappagh and raise £185,000 to explore it
The licence is one of seven recently granted across Northern Ireland, giving companies such as Karelian Diamond Resources Plc permission to search for precious metals across large areas of Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
In practice: Aoife Ferris on farming, field calls and finding her way
FOR Aoife Ferris, her path to becoming a vet was set early, long before university lectures or on-call calvings.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Aughnacloy case sheds light on the cruel world of badger baiting
IN the frozen stillness of a December day in 2019, a grim scene shattered the peace near the quiet town of Aughnacloy.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:20:00 +0100
Fermanagh PSNI Sergeant opens about serious assault while on duty
Sergeant Mark Young, based in Fermanagh, has described a serious assault he suffered while on duty, saying such attacks have become a normal part of life in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:31:00 +0100
The forgotten Dardanelles: Enniskillen remembers lost soldiers in exhibition
An additional 30 names of men from Enniskillen’s Back Streets who served during the First World War in the battle of Gallipoli have been recorded.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:00 +0100
Music, memories, and milestones mark Killideas Day Care Graduation
Graduation day at Fermanagh Fun Farm as 14 of Killideas Day Care users earn qualifications in animal care, hospitality, and preforming arts on June 18.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:10:00 +0100
Cost of refurbishment for former Devenish College site revealed
In June, the Department of Education allocated a £920,000 budget for the refurbishment of the former Devenish College site, enabling Enniskillen Royal Grammar School to temporary relocate.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Bereaved family denied kerb surround by Council in Enniskillen cemetery
A bereaved family have been denied permission for the installation of a decorative kerb surround in Cross Cemetery in June by FODC.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Engineering careers in focus as Mannok teams up with St Kevin’s College
Students at St. Kevin's College in Lisnaskea are set to benefit from a new education partnership with Mannok, designed to bring engineering to life in the classroom and create a pathway into future careers.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Tears and tributes as beloved rural school closes after 65 years
St. John the Baptist Primary School has educated children in the Roscor area over the past 65 years.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Fifty years of friendship and learning at Irvinestown Primary School
There was a real buzz of excitement and emotion as over 100 guests gathered on Saturday morning to celebrate Irvinestown Primary School's 50th birthday.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Joe Corrigan: Six schoolboys, a coffin, and one remarkable goodbye
Joe Corrigan reflects on the final day's of school as he remembers how six Schoolboys, a coffin, and a big walk to Dublin

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh opera singer wows audience at Stormont performance
Andrew Irwin flew from Germany to preform with Ulster Consort in the world première of a new opera composed by Diana Burrell in Belfast Saturday, June 13.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Charlie’s journey from diagnosis at 10 days old to happy, healthy toddler
Charlie Johnston was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU) a rare disease which can lead to brain damage, only 10 days after his birth in January 2022.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: Why the world’s injustice hits close to home
 

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Tales from the glens and bogs at storytelling night in Tyrone
Long ago in rural County Tyrone and Fermanagh – long before electric light, running water, or, indeed, the internet, mobile phones, and endless apps – ordinary folk made their own entertainment.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Poverty rises in Fermanagh as Stormont stalls
Almost one in four people in Fermanagh and Omagh are living in relative poverty, stark new figures have revealed. A stark warning has been issued over rising poverty in Northern Ireland, with political and community leaders criticising the Executive...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:07 +0100
South West College students recognised at awards ceremonies
Hundreds of students have been recently recognised for their achievements.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:28:00 +0100
Cancer charity thanks regional donors who gave more than £9k
A cancer charity has thanked three separate donors who have totalled more than £9,000 in contributions.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:53:00 +0100
Fermanagh farming family take top honours at milk quality awards
A FARMING family from Irvinestown has been crowned the supreme champions of the Lakeland Dairies milk quality awards.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh student joins global peace camp in the United States
Nathan Carson, 21, from Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, will travel to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this summer to participate in Project Common Bond, a global programme supporting young people affected by terrorism, war, or mass violence.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:18:02 +0100
Emergency services respond to tractor fire near Tyrone village
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a public warning following a tractor fire on Tattyreagh Road in Fintona, County Tyrone, on June 25.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:04:06 +0100
Investigating officer to attend court over delays in child sexual communication case
 

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:21:00 +0100
Funeral takes place of Moy man killed in tragic accident
The funeral of 44-year-old Ruben Alexandre Guimaraes, a much-loved resident of Moy, was held on Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church in Dungannon. Originally from East Timor, Mr Guimaraes tragically lost his life in a two-vehicle road traffic collision ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh spa wins best boutique spa in NI award
The Manor House Country Hotel's spa in Enniskillen has won Best Day Spa/Boutique Spa in Northern Ireland at the NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2025.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Food company marks 25 years at Enniskillen site
Pilgrim’s Europe is celebrating 25 years of operations at its Enniskillen site in Carran Business Park, employing over 300 staff.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:01:45 +0100
Emergency services called to scene of Irvinestown collision
Police received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Fermanagh today (Tuesday).

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0100
'Financial constraints' impacting road resurfacing in Enniskillen
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Liz Kimmins has not committed to resurfacing roads in Enniskillen despite a major school decamp later this year.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:41:00 +0100
Animal sanctuary receives public donations to support sick kittens
Almost £1,000 was raised to support sick kittens at Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary during a street collection in Enniskillen on Saturday, 14 June.

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