Impartial Reporter

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:05:19 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh Council announces Enterprise Week programme
Fermanagh and Omagh businesses can access 12 free events, workshops and support sessions during Global Enterprise Week 2026.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:25:40 +0000
Irvinestown restaurant supports Air Ambulance NI with £500 donation
Molly’s Restaurant in Irvinestown has donated £500 to Air Ambulance NI following the BJT & Son Classic Car Show.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:45:58 +0000
Western Trust responds to SOAS criticism over survey handover
The Western Trust has responded to criticism from Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaigners over the delivery of survey responses.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:01:09 +0000
Church of Ireland confirms PSNI contacted after cathedral incident
Church of Ireland confirms PSNI contacted after Enoch Burke confronted Archbishop John McDowell in Armagh.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:52:38 +0000
Stroke Warriors receives £4,000 donation from successful tractor run
Stroke Warriors receives £4,000 after a successful tractor run on September 20, helping the charity continue vital support for stroke survivors and families.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:25 +0000
Jason Quigley reveals hopes for historic Rhys Owens homecoming fight in Fermanagh
Undefeated Enniskillen boxer Rhys Owens could headline a boxing homecoming in Fermanagh, promoter Jason Quigley says, after an 80-72 win over Cesar Paredes.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:16:04 +0000
Fermanagh distillery targets global recognition with spirits success
Fermanagh's Boatyard Distillery sets its sights on global recognition as founder Joe McGirr celebrates its spirits reaching top Manhattan bars.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:37:51 +0000
Father Brian D'Arcy accuses Western Trust of ignoring 90,000 calls for SWAH surgery
Father Brian D’Arcy says 90,000 responses demanding emergency surgery return to South West Acute Hospital in Fermanagh have been dismissed by Western Trust.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:15:34 +0000
Enniskillen Castle to light up red in solidarity with Palestinians
Enniskillen Castle will be illuminated in red later next month as Fermanagh and Omagh District Council marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:14:11 +0000
PSNI probe Enoch Burke over alleged assault of Church of Ireland leader
PSNI investigate an alleged assault at an Armagh cathedral after footage emerges of Enoch Burke confronting Archbishop John McDowell.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:47:48 +0000
Trailer stolen from east Donegal centre and spotted across the Border
An investigation has been launched after a trailer was stolen in east Donegal, and believed to have been taken across the Border.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:19:14 +0000
Belcoo farmers gain insight into modern farming during visit to David Brown’s farm
Farmers from the Belcoo Plough On group got a first-hand look at the workings of a successful local farming business during a visit to the farm of former Ulster Farmers’ Union president David Brown.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:26:35 +0000
Plans lodged for redevelopment of Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has lodged a Proposal of Application Notice to redevelop the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:43:53 +0000
100 years ago - Impartial Reporter appeal seeks a fuel fund for families
October 1926: Fermanagh’s Impartial Reporter launched a fuel appeal as frost, snow and shortages left families across the county facing cold homes and rationed fires.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:42:19 +0000
Charity quiz raises £680 for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
A charity quiz at JT Ryan’s Bar has raised £680 for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, supporting people living with the condition across Northern Ireland.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:18:12 +0000
Country living near Enniskillen: Inside this impressive four-bedroom home in Monea
There are homes that simply offer more room, and then there are homes where that extra space has the potential to change how a family lives.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:35:14 +0000
STEP needs additional £70,000 to sustain vital service
CEO of STEP Advice Services, Fintan McAliskey has warned that the rights-based community organisation won’t be able to support vulnerable residents in Mid Ulster beyond May of next year, unless the local authority agrees to allocate an additional Â...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:29:45 +0000
Progress made on MUSA pitch path plans
Mid Ulster District Council is hoping to be in a position to award a contract for the provision of a standing path around one of the pitches at Cookstown’s Mid Ulster Sports Arena (MUSA) in the next few weeks, Assistant Director of Development, Kie...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:23:08 +0000
DUP strongly opposed to Council being used to further unity agenda
Debates on Irish unity invariably highlight the divide that exists between nationalist and unionist representatives on this issue, and a motion on reunification tabled at the October 22 monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council proved to be no e...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:15:40 +0000
New Irish unity motion highlights traditional divide in Council chamber
A motion on Irish unity, tabled at the October 22 monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council, was adopted in an amended form, following a debate which largely echoed discussions around a similar motion tabled the previous month.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:29:26 +0000
Almost 13,000 survey responses delivered to Omagh after Trust 'unavailable' at SWAH
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has delivered thousands of responses to a Western Trust survey to the organisation.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:22:53 +0000
BBC series Peelers returns with greater access to frontline policing in Northern Ireland
The second series of Peelers: The PSNI For Real returns to BBC One NI on November 11, following the success of the police documentary.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:53 +0000
Plans lodged to transform historic chapel at Omagh hospital
Plans have been submitted to convert Omagh’s former Roman Catholic chapel into offices, with a new second floor and 25 car parking spaces.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:47:47 +0000
Carla Lockhart warns DUP against compromise over Michelle O’Neill
Carla Lockhart has urged the DUP to remove Michelle O’Neill as First Minister, warning against compromise over the rule of law.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:54:54 +0000
Sinn Féin's Áine Murphy to be interviewed by PSNI over Garvaghy Road today
Aine Murphy will attend her interview with the PSNI today in relation to the Garvaghy Road.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:10:44 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh tops NI planning performance rankings
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council ranks first in Northern Ireland for processing major and local planning applications.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:35:23 +0000
Police appeal for information following quad theft Fivemiletown
Police are appealing for information following a theft in the Fivemiletown area. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Up Close with Helen Hamill: From music teacher to hospital campaigner
Helen Hamill reflects on her lifelong love of music, the joy of singing with Caritas choir and her determination to fight for acute services at South West Acute Hospital.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:57:49 +0000
DUP councillor calls for First Minister to be removed
DUP councillor Clement Cuthbertson backs calls for Michelle O’Neill to be removed as First Minister over the Orange parade controversy.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
‘I won’t apologise’: Fermanagh Councillor Mark Ovens speaks out after suspension
Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens has questioned consistency within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, claiming 29 councillors failed to submit their declarations within the required timeframe.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0000
Ulster Farmers Mart continues to evolve after 75 years serving Fermanagh farmers
From its beginnings at Enniskillen’s Fairgreen in 1950 to its latest expansion into online machinery sales, Ulster Farmers Mart continues to adapt to the changing needs of the agricultural industry.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:19:10 +0000
Fermanagh heritage inspires new exhibition at Enniskillen Castle
A new exhibition featuring artwork, historical artefacts and archive material relating to Fermanagh has opened at Enniskillen Castle.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:06:14 +0000
Enniskillen runners back festive challenge for autism charity
Enniskillen Running Club is encouraging runners and community groups across Northern Ireland to lace up their trainers this December and support Autism NI’s festive fundraising challenge.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
R J Mitten & Sons Ltd opens applications for administrator role
R J Mitten & Sons Ltd has opened applications for an office administrator to join its established team in Lisnaskea.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: The brave new world is here. Isn’t it?
You may never have heard the story of Sir Kenneth Robinson but I found him a remarkably inspirational man in his own quiet, humorous way.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
‘Do it well and do it with passion’: Family remembers much-loved Kenny McKeown
Enniskillen teacher and rugby stalwart Kenneth McKeown is remembered for his lasting impact on pupils, players, family and friends.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:32:23 +0000
Armstrong criticises Budget over family farm tax
Diana Armstrong criticises the Chancellor’s Budget for leaving the Family Farm Tax unchanged and warns of further costs for Northern Ireland farmers.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:12:57 +0000
Dairy farmers urged to tackle rising production costs this winter
CAFRE urges dairy farmers to review winter production costs and improve efficiency, with a 9.35p-per-litre gap between top and bottom performers.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:01:08 +0000
Locals unite to save historic bridge threatened by water pipe plans
Frustrated locals in a small parish close to the Border of Fermanagh and Tyrone are joining together in a bid to save an historic bridge.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:10:58 +0000
Canon McCluskey remembered for 40 years of service across the Diocese of Clogher
Canon Brian McCluskey, the retired Parish Priest of Roslea, has been remembered for his generosity, dedication and unwavering commitment to priestly service following his death in Belfast on Sunday, October 25.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:40:28 +0000
Emergency general surgery at SWAH awaits High Court ruling
The four-day SOAS judicial review into the future of emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital has concluded, with a High Court ruling expected in the coming weeks.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:11:08 +0000
James McClean and Mark Allen highlight need to change mental health conversation
Recent days have brought out differing perspectives and attitudes regarding the issue of mental health in the public comments expressed by two well-known sports people, namely Derry City footballer James McClean and leading snooker player Mark Allen.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:07:33 +0000
Joe Mahon’s Pint-to-Pint Walk raises funds in memory of brother-in-law
More than 80 people took part in Joe Mahon’s Pint-to-Pint Walk in memory of Sean McKeown, raising funds for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and its local work.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:51:15 +0000
Drumcree Orange Order parade ban ruled lawful by High Court judge
The Secretary of State’s decision to ban the Drumcree Orange Order parade was lawful, a High Court judge has concluded.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:59:49 +0000
Detectives appeal for information after Lisnaskea burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at a house in Castle Lane, Lisnaskea, where a laptop and jewellery were stolen. Detectives are appealing for information.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:16:12 +0000
Fermanagh student to compete for Miss Ireland crown
A Lisnaskea student is preparing to compete for the Miss Ireland 2026 title at the competition’s grand final next month.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:02:44 +0000
Entries open for 40th Royal Ulster Winter Fair at Lisburn’s Eikon Centre
Entries open for the 40th Royal Ulster Winter Fair at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, on December 10, 2026, celebrating Northern Ireland’s dairy industry.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:57:01 +0000
Girl on bail found on roof after drinking vodka breaches curfew
A youth currently on bail for a number of public order charges has appeared in court after breaching her curfew by failing to return to the care facility in which she resides.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:58 +0000
Enniskillen’s Dean Hall and Monsignor O’Reilly receive OBEs at Windsor Castle
As conversations about shared futures continue to shape society in Northern Ireland, two Enniskillen clergy whose friendship has become a symbol of reconciliation were today (Wednesday, October 28) honoured for their contribution to peacebuilding.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:57:14 +0000
Man for Crown Court trial on charge of non-fatal strangulation
A Clabby man has been returned for Crown Court on charges including non-fatal strangulation of a female, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

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