Impartial Reporter

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:34:58 +0100
Fatal Cavan crash claims second victim as wife of GAA hero dies in hospital
The wife of Donegal GAA legend James McHugh has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Cavan.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:47:11 +0100
Belleek man's court case delayed for pre-sentencing report
A Belleek man, who is pleading guilty to charges of criminal damage, attempted criminal damage and resisting police, had his case put back for a pre-sentence report, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:14:28 +0100
Fivemiletown woman accused of blackmailing partner to be heard in crown court
The case of a woman accused of blackmailing her former partner is to transfer to crown court for trial.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:24:17 +0100
Two people and two dogs rescued after barge runs aground on Lough Erne
A 13-metre barge carrying two people and two dogs had to be assisted by the RNLI after running aground on Lough Erne.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:10:55 +0100
Enniskillen teen steps up fundraising for Fermanagh dad with MND
Enniskillen teenager Milena Remedios is to continue her fundraising efforts after signing up for the Belfast half marathon.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:54 +0100
Fermanagh businessman proud to sponsor Sporting Champion of the Year award
Sport has the power to unite communities, improve health and inspire young people – and that is why well-known Fermanagh businessman Murat Kalbisen is proud to sponsor the Sporting Champion of the Year category at this year’s Impartial Reporter C...

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:53:28 +0100
Tributes paid to 'well-known and much loved' man from Fermanagh
Tributes have been paid to well-known Fermanagh man Seamus McGovern following his death.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:39:33 +0100
Andrew Irwin joins cast for Northern Ireland Opera’s landmark Carmen production
Andrew Irwin stars in Northern Ireland Opera’s first Carmen at Belfast’s Grand Opera House, September 2026, with a stellar cast and modern themes explored.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:53:35 +0100
'Embarrassingly for her' - DUP and Sinn Féin Fermanagh MLAs clash
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has rejected a Sinn Féin claim that her party blocked the Good Jobs Bill from progressing to the Assembly floor before the summer recess.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:44:23 +0100
'The Fleadh is 75 years old and has been growing bigger and stronger every year'
That’s the Fleadh done and dusted for another year. The estimated number of attendees reads a bit like two-thirds of the population of the North were there.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:36:20 +0100
NI Water donation helps Lisbellaw allotments make every drop count
Lisbellaw Area Initiative receives water butt from NI Water to harvest rainwater for allotments, supporting water conservation and sustainable gardening in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:09:13 +0100
Jemma Dolan: 'DUP prepared to ignore vulnerable workers'
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has criticised the DUP for blocking the Good Jobs Bill from progressing to the Assembly floor before the summer recess.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:24:55 +0100
Donegal football legend James McHugh dies in Cavan road collision
Donegal football legend and All-Ireland winner James McHugh has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Cavan.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:18 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:06:13 +0100
Tributes paid to popular Fermanagh businessman Seamus McGovern
Tributes have been paid to well-known Fermanagh businessman Seamus McGovern, who has died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:44:37 +0100
Review: Andrew Irwin summons magic of Sinatra at special concert
Tenor Andrew Irwin paid tribute to Frank Sinatra with a jazz and swing concert at Saddlers, featuring Rat Pack classics and guest performances in the UK.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:20:47 +0100
Father fined and banned after ‘Shakespearean tragedy’ crash that injured his sons
A father of three children, whose driving caused them to suffer “devastating injuries”, has been fined and banned from driving at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:34:43 +0100
Court case of woman accused of attacking man with fork adjourned
A Fivemiletown woman, who allegedly attacked a man with a fork has had her case put back to September 7, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:03 +0100
Protest outside Stormont dominated by calls for agriculture minister to quit
Calls for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir dominated a protest outside Stormont on Monday as farmers and political representatives gathered to voice their anger over the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown last month.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:22 +0100
Three face assault and machete charges following alleged 2019 incident
Three men facing a series of serious assault charges, including the alleged possession of machetes, have had their cases adjourned for a further week at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:32:47 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision near Donegal Town
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Laghey, Co Donegal, on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:53:36 +0100
Rising insurance costs are a barrier to young people entering haulage industry
Rising insurance costs and a lack of facilities for lorry drivers were raised as barriers to young people entering a career in haulage.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:41 +0100
Enniskillen farmer recognised among Ireland’s top potato growers
Enniskillen farmer Brian Donaldson wins fourth place at the Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship at the Tullamore Show, Fermanagh news.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:44 +0100
Craft Month kicks off across Ireland with exciting events in Fermanagh
Fermanagh makers are taking part in August Craft Month with a packed programme of nearly 500 events set to take place.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:44:19 +0100
Fermanagh man 'used daughter as pawn' in domestic abuse case, court hears
A County Fermanagh man has appeared in court in relation to domestic abuse matters, during which it is contended he used his 14-year-old daughter as “a pawn” to carry out calculation and manipulation of her mother.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:20:42 +0100
Farmers protest at Stormont as Agriculture Minister to appear before committee
Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont at 10am on Monday over the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:55:54 +0100
Police clarify large emergency presence near Lough Erne as they attend sudden death
A significant emergency services operation was mounted in Enniskillen on Saturday afternoon following the sudden death of a person in the Portora Wharf area.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:44:29 +0100
Farmers to protest at Stormont tomorrow over Fivemiletown cattle cull
Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont on Monday morning to protest over the handling of the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:35:51 +0100
Firefighters tackle fire at popular tourist attraction
A fire at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh on Sunday was caused by a hand dryer in a visitor centre bathroom.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:04:42 +0100
Woman airlifted to hospital after three car crash on Ballyshannon to Belleek Road
A woman in her 20s has been airlifted to Sligo University Hospital following a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the N3 Ballyshannon to Belleek Road.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:05:08 +0100
Road closed near Fermanagh Border after serious road traffic collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic incident on the Belleek Road in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:48:10 +0100
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Lisnaskea road crash
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Lisnaskea.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:57:48 +0100
21-year-old released as police reappeal after Irvinestown crash
A 21-year-old man arrested following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Irvinestown has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:43:18 +0100
Irvinestown girl returns from Las Vegas with celebrity coach and haul of medals
For many 11-year-olds, the summer holidays mean a break from school, a holiday and maybe a trip to the beach.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:54:47 +0100
Motorcyclist dies in Co Donegal road crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:16:14 +0100
Three men arrested as Gardaí investigate alleged organised crime assaults in Cavan
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing Garda investigation into suspected organised criminal activity in west Cavan.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:36:15 +0100
Man arrested after four-vehicle crash on busy Fermanagh road
A man has been arrested after a four-vehicle collision in Irvinestown.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:18 +0100
Fresh demands for full disclosure over Fivemiletown cattle cull
The DUP's deputy leader has called on Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to publish the full court order relating to the controversial Fivemiletown cattle cull, insisting greater transparency is needed to restore public confidence.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:03:40 +0100
Fermanagh artist shows 'landscape and memory' in exhibition
An exhibition by Fermanagh artist Douglas Hutton is inviting visitors to Enniskillen Castle to explore a collection of paintings inspired by landscape, memory and the natural world.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Council applies to install CCTV to protect Cole's Monument from further vandalism
A planning application has been made to install CCTV at Coles Monument after vandalism at the site earlier this year.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Mount Lourdes Embraces the Digital Future with New A-Level ICT Course
In an era where technology shapes almost every aspect of modern life and business, education must continue to evolve to meet the needs of both students and employers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:52:18 +0100
Fermanagh Farming Society launches Suckler Herd Competition
Fermanagh Farming Society has launched its annual Suckler Herd Competition, with local beef producers invited to enter for the chance to share a total prize fund of £1,500.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:41:13 +0100
Dream home in Fermanagh countryside goes on market
Built in 2017, this luxury countryside residence features stunning interiors, landscaped gardens, orchard views and premium family living.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:22 +0100
Mid Ulster to have a say on School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill
Councillor Jolene Groogan has called on Mid Ulster District Council to respond to the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill consultation, as she feels strongly that schoolgirls should be given the choice between wearing skirts or trousers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:23:04 +0100
Concerns over possible reduction in Translink transport offer in Mid Ulster
Councillor Dan Kerr is concerned that Translink may be planning to reduce its transport offer in Mid Ulster, and particularly so in rural parts of the district, as a cost-saving exercise.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:30 +0100
Police issue urgent appeal to trace missing woman last seen in Enniskillen
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information to help trace a missing woman last seen in the Enniskillen area.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:42:39 +0100
Three men appear in court over Lisnaskea machete attack after extradition from ROI
Three men who were wanted in connection with a machete attack in Lisnaskea have been extradited from Republic of Ireland.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:25:23 +0100
Fermanagh entrepreneurs invited to compete for £6,000 prize
Entrepreneurs across the Fermanagh and Omagh district are being offered the chance to compete for up to £6,000 in investment as applications open for this year's Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch competition.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Family revives former Lack post office with 'Honesty Shop'
The lovely village of Lack may not quite match others in size, but bubbling beneath the surface is a raft of interesting people who make their native village indeed a place apart.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:23 +0100
Council's £24,000 bill as vandals repeatedly target lifesaving water rescue equipment
More than £24,000 has been spent replacing lifesaving water rescue equipment across the Fermanagh and Omagh district after hundreds of throw lines were vandalised or stolen, with one of the area's busiest riverside routes accounting for more than a ...

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