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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0100
Shopmobility Enniskillen seeks funding support after ministerial meeting
Shopmobility Enniskillen has called for greater funding support and investment in equipment following a meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:46:41 +0100
‘David versus Goliath’ as Pilgrims workers begin all-out strike
Workers from Pilgrims Europe have escalated their industrial action by beginning all-out strike.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:26:58 +0100
Tributes as last Enniskillen Rangers founding member dies aged 96
Tributes are being paid to one of the founders of Enniskillen Rangers after his passing at the age of 96.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:07 +0100
Butler refuses to pre-empt surgery decisions as he visits Fermanagh
Health Minister Robbie Butler has said he is encouraged by the work being done to shape the future of South West Acute Hospital, but stopped short of offering a commitment on the return of emergency general surgery to Enniskillen.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
‘Blessed to be here’: Fermanagh man saved by former nurse after cardiac arrest
A Fermanagh man who suffered a cardiac arrest moments after stepping off a bus in Enniskillen says he is “blessed to be here” after a remarkable chain of events saw a former nurse happen to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
‘It was all about the boys’: Ernie Conlon reflects on 35 years of Fermanagh Super Cup
For 35 years, Ernie Conlon has been one of the familiar faces behind one of Fermanagh football’s great success stories.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0100
SOAS warn Butler - 'Our geographic position should not prejudice our health'
The Save Our Acute Services campaign has written to new Health Minister Robbie Butler calling on him to restore emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital, warning that people in Fermanagh are being denied equal access to emergency...

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:05:10 +0100
LIVE: The Impartial Reporter Community Champions Awards in association with Encirc
The Impartial Reporter Community Champion awards for 2026, in assoca

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:36:05 +0100
Sinn Féin call for Lisnaskea health centre to be 'adequately staffed'
Sinn Féin MLA Aine Murphy has called on Health Minister Robbie Butler to ensure the new Lisnaskea Health Centre is properly staffed when it is completed.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:08:16 +0100
Fermanagh council in call to halt Donagh school kitchen closure
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has backed a call for the proposed closure of a rural school kitchen in Donagh to be halted.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:40:23 +0100
Eyes to the skies as RAF flypasts head for Enniskillen
The skies above Enniskillen are set to provide a dramatic backdrop this weekend as military aircraft take to the air over St Angelo Airport.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:37:44 +0100
Local councillors overturn refusal recommendation for Copper Industries base
As councillors were given an opportunity to air their views during Tuesday’s (September 1) Planning committee meeting of Mid Ulster District Council, it soon emerged that all were minded to make an exception and allow Copper Industries to use unzon...

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:29:20 +0100
Copper Industries to build new base on unzoned rural land
A planning application seeking permission to set up a manufacturing operation on a rural site which is not zoned for that purpose, generated a lengthy debate at Tuesday’s (September 1) Planning committee meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:44:04 +0100
New health minister visits Fermanagh to discuss GP challenges
New Health Minister Robbie Butler has visited Fermanagh to hear first-hand about the challenges facing rural general practice.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:06:30 +0100
60-bedroom hotel aims to open in summer 2027
The new Carrybridge Hotel is aiming to open its doors in 2027 with developers insisting they are on course for a summer start.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:06:46 +0100
Diana Armstrong rejects criticism over SWAH commitment after 'lame duck' jibe
Diana Armstrong has hit back at claims she is a “lame duck” on South West Acute Hospital, insisting she was the person who brought the new Health Minister through its doors.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:17:21 +0100
Diana Armstrong welcomes voluntary electronic cattle tags
Fermanagh farmers are being encouraged to consider the benefits of voluntary electronic identification (EID) tags for cattle, which are being introduced from September 7.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:11:17 +0100
Councillors row over SWAH as Sheamus Greene brands Diana Armstrong 'lame duck'
Council to invite new Health Minister and UUP leader to meeting on SWAH

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:11:40 +0100
Fermanagh man accused of assaulting partner with pitchfork to appear at Crown Court
The case of a Fermanagh man accused of attacking his partner with a pitchfork which fully pierced her hand has been returned for trial.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:11:18 +0100
Reporting ban lifted on Irvinestown domestic abuse accused who threatened self-harm
Press have successfully challenged a reporting ban imposed after a man accused of a horrific campaign of domestic abuse lasting over a year, threatened to self-harm from the “anxiety of the case becoming known”.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:45:05 +0100
Residents left waiting for promised works at unfinished housing development
Residents at an Irvinestown housing development say they have been left waiting for promised works to be completed, raising concerns about unfinished roads, a lack of street lighting and undeveloped land within the estate.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:20:02 +0100
Frustration as unfinished housing development left 'pitch black' and 'depressing'
Residents at an Irvinestown housing development say they have been left waiting for promised works to be completed, raising concerns about unfinished roads, a lack of street lighting and undeveloped land within the estate.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:34:13 +0100
'How long before they remove the school completely?' - protest at St. Joseph's PS
Parents of children attending St. Joseph’s Primary School in Donagh have voiced concerns over the permanent closure of the school’s kitchen and the decision to transport school meals from Maguiresbridge.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:11:19 +0100
Promised £13.5m investment to ease GP problem still not delivered
Agreed £13.5 million for investment in GP core services still not delivered

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:37 +0100
Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:39:01 +0100
Teachers could go on strike as they vote overwhelmingly for industrial action
Teachers across Northern Ireland, including those working in schools across Fermanagh, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action amid growing concerns over workload and bureaucracy.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:51:39 +0100
Tributes paid to well-loved priest who served on both sides of Border
Tributes have been paid to a popular priest who served on both sides of the Border.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:49 +0100
Appeal after Enniskillen store owned by Paddy Treacy 'ransacked' in early hours
Paddy Treacy has appealed for information after his Enniskillen sweet store was broken into and ‘ransacked’ in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:23:21 +0100
GAA club raises £1,000 for local causes
Belcoo O’Raghallaighs GFC has raised £1,000 for two local causes through the sale of obsolete playing jerseys from some of the club’s old kits.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:10:08 +0100
Police feared man posed risk to partner before alleged Enniskillen attack
A court has heard police were so concerned about potential for domestic violence from an Omagh man they took the step of disclosing his previous behaviour to his current partner, whom it is alleged he attacked at the weekend in Enniskillen.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:43:05 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre marks 40 years with free event
The Ardhowen Theatre is marking 40 years of culture and creativity with a special anniversary celebration.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:42:25 +0100
Kesh Enterprise joins €3.97m cross-border initiative to drive rural growth
A cross-border initiative is helping organisations turn social enterprise ideas into sustainable, community-driven growth.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:34:59 +0100
Allingham Festival names new judge for 2026 poetry competition
The Allingham Festival has announced a new judge for its 2026 poetry competition.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:10:53 +0100
‘Back then, there were 500 cattle – and a lot more people’
A car alarm is going off in the Lisnaskea Livestock Sales car park.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:26:33 +0100
Enniskillen library to close later this month as plans for alternative reviewed
Enniskillen Library will close to the public later this month as work on the redevelopment of the facility gets underway.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:13:03 +0100
Over 300 anglers line up for 46th Lough Melvin Open
Over 300 anglers from all over the island took part in the highly successful five-day 46th Melvin Open organised by the Garrison and Lough Melvin Anglers Association.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:53:15 +0100
Teen accused of murder and attempted murder to undergo psychiatric assesment
A teenager has appeared in court in relation to the murder of a male and attempted murder of a woman and child.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:26 +0100
Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre to light up for awareness campaigns
Fermanagh and Omagh Council to light Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre in support of health awareness campaigns and commemorative events, September.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:30:12 +0100
23-year-old charged following suspected arson attack
A 23-year-old man has been charged with arson following a fire at a property in Coalisland.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:05:36 +0100
New speed restrictions put in place in Tempo
A new 40mph speed limit which has been introduced on the approach to Tempo has been welcomed by DUP MLA Deborah Erskine.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:48:46 +0100
Proposal for holiday cottages and camping pitches near Swatragh
A planning application has been lodged for the construction of holiday cottages, along with the provision of three caravan pitches and four camping pitches in the vicinity of 86 Killygullib Road, Swatragh.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:43:46 +0100
Support for HGV electric charging hub plan at Creagh Roundabout
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has expressed strong support for the proposed provision of an EV charging hub to include HGV EV charging bays, next to Creagh Roundabout in Toomebridge.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:04 +0100
Proposals lodged for new community facility off Lough Neagh
A planning application has been lodged for the construction of an environmental education and community facility at Traad Point, on a former Ulster University freshwater laboratory site, off the shore of Lough Neagh on the Point Road, Ballyronan.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:28:41 +0100
Plans submitted for new mobile classrooms at Holy Family PS, Magherafelt
A planning application has been lodged for the demolition of existing mobile classrooms at Holy Family PS, Magherafelt, and for these to be replaced by new mobile accommodation, along with associated site works.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:54:27 +0100
100 years ago - Village school plans and Sunday trading complaints
Step back in time with Memories, our look back through the pages of The Impartial Reporter archive.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:18:53 +0100
25 years ago in The Impartial Reporter - 'This is how to multiply!'
Starting school is a special milestone, but St Naile's Primary School in Kinawley had even more to celebrate as triplets and twins began P1 together back in 2001.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:51:03 +0100
Year-on-year Trust budget squeeze “not sustainable”
Southern HSC Trust board member, Chris Stewart has praised the Trust management team for going out of their way to minimise the impact of the 4 per cent budget saving required of them annually, however his belief is that imposing such a drastic budge...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:44:36 +0100
Trust will seek to “minimise risk of patient harm”
Southern HSC Trust Director of Planning, Performance and Informatics, Elaine Wilson has acknowledged that some degree of uncertainty remains as to whether patients and staff will be impacted by planned budget cuts, however she stressed that any such ...

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:40:17 +0100
Initial ask was for 6 per cent budget cuts
Addressing Southern HSC Trust Board members at their August 27 meeting, Chief Executive of the health body, Steve Spoerry revealed that as much as meeting a 4 per cent budget-reduction target was a major challenge, the initial ask was for a 6 per cen...

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:55:36 +0100
Child remains critical as murder investigation continues in Dungannon
A child remains in a critical condition following an incident in Dungannon in which a man was found dead inside a home.

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