Impartial Reporter
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100The Border that never returned: 10 years after Brexit
A decade ago, in the anxious months following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, I travelled along Ireland’s borderlands to speak to people whose lives were shaped by a line on a map that, for many, had all but disappeared.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:45:41 +0100Lough Erne Resort crowned Ireland's best Resort Wedding Venue
Lough Erne Resort has been crowned Ireland's Best Resort / Destination Venue at the Wedding Venue Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the Irish wedding industry.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Irvinestown gives Mrs Read a farewell to remember
Retirement celebrations for teachers can be modest affairs confined to the staff room or maybe the Assembly Hall. But for the community of Irvinestown Primary School who wanted to honour Edwina Read, that simply would not do.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100St Mary's Primary in Teemore celebrates 50 years - and generations of growth
The 50th anniversary mass for Teemore Primary School has reached the closing songs stage in the adjacent Saint Mary’s Church as we arrive on the grounds.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Catherine and Shane's beautiful Lusty Beg Island wedding
What started with a chance meeting on a student night out in has grown into a love story spanning more than a decade, culminating in a beautiful wedding celebration in Pettigo and Lusty Beg Island.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Essential kitchen design tips for getting the most important things right
The heart of the home!
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100From love story to aisle: The Celebrant redefining “I Do”
Trained and accredited by Humanists UK, Coná delivers legal, non-religious ceremonies designed entirely around each couple’s story.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:10:53 +0100Enniskillen gallery targeted in daylight break-in
A gallery in Enniskillen was targeted in a daylight break-in on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:32:33 +0100200-year-old church bell chiming through the night in Garrison
The bell at a church in Garrison has been chiming through the night after a fault with its mechanism stopped it from shutting off at 11pm, the local rector has said.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:11:53 +0100Fermanagh student runs 10K, finishes school, starts job and raises £10k
Milena Remedios has, in the past week, finished her A-Levels, left school, started a new job, ran a 10km race, and raised over £10,000 for MND Association.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:07:46 +0100'An inspiration to all': Community remembers Shirley-Ann Lyons
The late Shirley-Ann Lyons “showed a courage that inspired all who knew her”, mourners have heard.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:57:47 +0100'I'm lucky to be here': Teen to retrace crash journey for Air Ambulance NI
A Derrygonnelly teenager who suffered life-threatening injuries in a serious road collision last year is set to retrace the exact journey he made on the day of the crash.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:16:03 +0100Police seize scrambler bike following Enniskillen incident
A motorcycle has been seized by police after officers spotted two scrambler-style bikes being ridden on a footpath in Enniskillen.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:34:18 +0100Meat industry employees celebrate achievements
A group of dedicated meat industry professionals are celebrating successfully achieving the OCN NI Level 3 Award in the Principles of Meat Technology at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:27:46 +0100Search for missing woman enters 13th day as Lough combed
An extensive search operation for missing Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin is continuing, with police and other agencies entering their thirteenth day.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:59:46 +0100Fermanagh teenager urges Starmer to cancel under-16s social media ban
A Fermanagh teenager has written to the Prime Minister urging him to reverse the proposed ban on social media for those under 16.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:15:48 +0100Fermanagh mourns distinct literary voice described as 'one of the good guys'
The recent death of Kevin Quinn has been met with profound sadness across Fermanagh and throughout Northern Ireland's literary and artistic communities.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0100Corick House Hotel and Spa: A timeless setting for modern love
Corick House Hotel & Spa continues to position itself as one of Northern Ireland’s most distinctive wedding venues, combining heritage and exclusivity.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0100Experience the best on your Wedding Day at Sligo Park Hotel
At Sligo Park Hotel, couples are invited to experience the very best of Irish hospitality in a setting designed to create unforgettable wedding celebrations.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:16:00 +0100Organisations urged to review payment costs amid rising financial pressures
In her role as an Associate Partner with BB Merchant Services, Shelley connects organisations with specialist benchmarking expertise.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:02:23 +0100How rugby taught me to believe in myself not the stereotypes
I began my rugby journey at a very young age. Before I had even started the sport, my dad had a ball in my hand and the game in my mind. My dad played rugby when he was younger, and I've looked up to him ever since I was a little girl
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:39:32 +0100Nomination deadline fast approaching for annual Community Champion awards
The nomination deadline is fast approaching for the third annual The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards 2026 in association with Encirc.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:01:13 +0100Arson investigation launched after early morning house fire
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson with intent to endanger life at a property in Pomeroy early this morning (Tuesday).
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:38:18 +0100Lisa McHugh returns to the stage after 'toughest year of my life'
Lisa McHugh returned to the stage at the weekend after battling what she described as the "toughest year of (her) life".
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:10:20 +0100Charity run to be held in memory of Greenvale crush victims
At the end of this month, a deeply personal vision of remembrance will come to life in Cookstown, as the community gathers for 'Miles in Their Memory' - an event created to honour three teenagers whose lives were tragically cut short in 2019.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:59:11 +0100A new chapter for Enniskillen Library as redevelopment moves closer
Construction work on the long-awaited redevelopment of Enniskillen Library is expected to begin in Autumn 2026, according to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:46:20 +0100Castlederg runners thanked after raising cash for integrated education
Castlederg's Cool Runnings running club has raised £400 in the Belfast City Marathon relay to support the growth and development of Integrated Education.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:45:26 +0100Man previously banned for 10 years caught driving again
A motorist who was banned from driving for a decade has been arrested after being stopped by police in Mid Ulster.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:28:48 +0100Four Fermanagh athletes qualify for HYROX world championships
Four local athletes from the Newtownbutler and Lisnaskea areas are preparing to compete on the world stage after qualifying for the 2026 HYROX World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:23:53 +0100Seán Quinn admits he 'feels it' at nearly 80
Seán Quinn has just addressed the crowd at St Mary’s Primary School in Teemore, watching children run across the adjoining football field.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:18:34 +0100Fields of discovery: Open Farm Weekend draws crowds to Enniskillen
CAFRE welcomed members of the public to Enniskillen Campus as part of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, hosting a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, June 13.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100Historic Fermanagh angling event set to return amid cross-sector partnership
A major angling event is set to return to the Fermanagh calendar following the launch of a cross-sector initiative aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity in the region.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:45:48 +0100Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’
The consequences of alleged sexual abuse by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson “cannot be ignored and brushed under the carpet any longer”, a court has heard.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:56:56 +0100Rodney Edwards to step down as Editor of The Impartial Reporter
Award-winning journalist Rodney Edwards has resigned as Editor of The Impartial Reporter following three years in the role.Mr.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:56:01 +0100MLA welcomes funding boost for Sligo to Enniskillen Greenway
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has welcomed the allocation of approximately €350,000 towards the proposed Sligo to Enniskillen Greenway project.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:14:54 +0100Local mum raises £2,700 running Enniskillen 10K for support group
A local mother has raised more than £2,700 for the Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group after completing the Enniskillen 10K.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:58:11 +0100Enniskillen rape accused faces seven charges after case returned for trial
A case involving the alleged kidnap and sexual attack of a young male last year has been returned for trial, with the number of charges significantly increasing.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:25:32 +0100Fermanagh fundraiser donates £2,600 in honour of Matty's Legacy
A much-loved community fundraising initiative in Fermanagh has once again made a significant contribution to local charity work.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:05:12 +0100Kinawley Mid Summer Festival to offer four days of music, fun and bingo
The community spirit will be in full swing in Kinawley later this week as the annual Mid-summer Festival returns with four days of entertainment, fundraising and family fun.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:56:21 +0100Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen kicks off busy week of entertainment
Ardhowen Theatre is preparing for another busy week of entertainment, with live music, nostalgia and creative networking all featuring in an exciting programme of events.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:33:35 +0100Councillor calls for "customer" terminology to be re-examined
Councillor Wesley Brown has expressed surprise that members of the public availing of council services are still being referred to as “customers” in Mid Ulster District Council documents, as opposed to “service users”, which he feels is now t...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:27:49 +0100Councillor seeks update on autism accreditation for two Mid Ulster buildings
Councillor Córa Corry has asked for an update on Mid Ulster District Council’s progress in achieving Autism Impact NI Accreditation at Hill of the O’Neill and Ranfurly House in Dungannon, and the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre in Cookstown.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:22:50 +0100Councillor condemns "racist" banner erected in play park
Councillor Dominic Molloy (Dungannon DEA) recently condemned the erection of a banner in Moygashel Play Park, which he deemed to be “racist”.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:17:41 +0100Council urged to allow use of its facilities for blood donations
Councillor Dominic Molloy has called on Mid Ulster District Council to offer the use of council-owned premises to the NI Blood Transfusion Service, when the venues normally used for blood donations are not available.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:09:25 +0100Planned Draperstown social housing scheme layout changed
Permission for a change of layout and house types, to include social and affordable housing on lands next to Nos 13-39 Bradley Park, Draperstown, was approved at the June 2 Planning committee meeting of Mid Ulster District Council, paving the way for...
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:02:21 +0100Outline planning permission renewed for five dwellings
Outline planning approval has been renewed for the construction of five dwellings on lands 30 metres north-east of 22 Littlebridge Road, Coagh.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:37:50 +0100K9 Search and Rescue Unit joins search for missing Castlederg woman
K9 Search and Rescue Northern Ireland has completed four days of intensive search operations on Lough Erne as efforts continue to locate missing Castlederg woman Lyndsay Rankin.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:10:56 +0100Fermanagh Show among lowest funded county shows, figures show
Fermanagh Show received just £15,167.80 in funding from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) over the past five years, placing it among the lowest funded county agricultural shows in Northern Ireland.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:27 +0100Fermanagh farmers will not benefit immediately from bTB pilot
Livestock farmers in Fermanagh and South Tyrone will not see any immediate benefits from a new bovine tuberculosis research pilot, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:33 +0100No road safety works planned for Letterbreen's 'double corners'
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has said no additional road safety measures are currently planned for 'double corners' in Letterbreen, despite evidence of a number of recent collisions at the location.