Impartial Reporter

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:19:46 +0100
Four rescued after boat engine fails on Lower Lough Erne
Four people were brought safely ashore after their speedboat suffered engine failure on Lower Lough Erne, prompting a call-out for the volunteer crew of Enniskillen RNLI.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Council under fire after admitting confidentiality agreements cost up to £60,000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has admitted it entered into two employment-related confidentiality agreements costing up to £60,000 of ratepayers' money.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Meet the Belleek man who has written 82 books to keep Fermanagh's history alive
Capturing the eclectic Belleek historian John “Johnny” Cunningham (82) in 1200 words is like catching the wind.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:13 +0100
Concerns continue over Lisnaskea Police Station despite PSNI statement
Concerns are being raised over the future of Lisnaskea Police Station, but the PSNI insists there are currently no plans for it to be shut.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:17:37 +0100
Convicted sex offender found in Fermanagh in breach of registration requirements
A convicted-sex offender has been remanded in custody after being detected in County Fermanagh in breach of a court order around notification of his address.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:01:39 +0100
The legacy Bryan Gallagher leaves is measured in lives he changed
There is a well-known quote by Maya Angelou which says that people may forget what you said and they may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:22:26 +0100
Council chair condemns 'horrendous abuse' of SWAH staff during A32 roadworks
Sinn Féin Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairperson Councillor Debbie Coyle has condemned the “horrendous abuse” directed at staff during last week’s A32 roadworks outside South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:17 +0100
A4 Bypass debate reignites as SDLP and Sinn Féin clash over Executive commitment
A letter from the Department of Finance reaffirming the Executive's commitment to the long-awaited A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass sparked a political exchange between SDLP and Sinn Féin councillors.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:43:24 +0100
Group receives funding boost for garden and outdoor learning space
Garden improvements are a step closer for an intergenerational project thanks to a £1,000 funding boost.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:58:17 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre launches summer showcase with Sister Act Jr and packed events
Enjoy Ardhowen Theatre’s 2026 summer season in Enniskillen, featuring Sister Act Jr., dance camps, yoga, and live music shows for all the family. Book now.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:16:12 +0100
Sinatra tribute night returns to Saddlers with Andrew Irwin and Joe Hill
Fans of Frank Sinatra are in for a memorable evening next month as local performer Andrew Irwin returns to Saddlers of Enniskillen with his popular "Sinatra in Saddlers" tribute show.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:31:54 +0100
Bank of Ireland introduces new tools to make communication easier
The Bank of Ireland has introduced Speak Easy Cards across its branch network, including in Fermanagh.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:17:17 +0100
Council provide update on plans to reinstate Enniskillen Halloween fireworks display
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have welcomed the return of the Halloween fireworks display in Enniskillen.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:49 +0100
Proposal for further investigation into Easter banner rejected at Council meeting
Sinn Fein vote down further enquiries around Irish banner erected on Easter Sunday

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:32:34 +0100
Three councillors resign from Kesh Development Association
Three councillors resign from Kesh Development Association following  legal advice

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:51:36 +0100
Majority decision to boycott UEFA Israel fixtures legally challenged
The DUP and UUP groupings on Mid Ulster District Council have decided to call in a majority decision to condemn the scheduling of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:52:51 +0100
Class A drugs and cash seized in Mid Ulster police operation
A man has been arrested after police seized suspected Class A drugs and cash with a combined estimated value of £10,500 during a proactive operation targeting organised crime in Mid Ulster.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:31:48 +0100
Child dies in hospital after fatal Cavan crash
A child who was critically injured in a road traffic collision in Co Cavan has died in hospital, Gardaí have confirmed.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:34:54 +0100
PSNI issue statement following claims of plans to close rural station
The PSNI has said there are currently no plans to close Lisnaskea Police Station following claims that the facility could face closure.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:19:54 +0100
Men arrested for burglary and suspicious behaviour in Co Tyrone released on bail
Detectives investigating a burglary in Drumquin and reports of suspicious activity in the Castlederg area have released two men on bail following their arrest earlier this week.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:13:49 +0100
Gardai renew appeal for teen missing from Donegal for 39 days
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for the public's help in tracing a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Co Donegal.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:46:14 +0100
Bail approved for law student charged over intercepted bomb
A law student charged in relation to a bomb intercepted in a car near the Irish border has been granted bail after a judge accepted she had met the conditions required for her to be released from custody.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:52:40 +0100
Disqualified driver arrested after being caught three times over drink-drive limit
A motorist who was already disqualified from driving has been arrested in Omagh after allegedly getting behind the wheel while more than three times the legal drink-drive limit.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:55:37 +0100
Why Mayo win means more than bringing Sam Maguire back to Castlebar - Sheamus Greene
Last Sunday, Mayo finally did what generations of footballers, managers and supporters had dreamed of but never quite managed to achieve

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:50:02 +0100
Two men arrested over reports of suspicious activity and burglary in Tyrone
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a burglary in Drumquin and reports of suspicious activity in the Castlederg area earlier this summer.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:30:43 +0100
Unionist peer warns against closing rural PSNI station amid alleged plans
Ulster Unionist peer Lord Elliott has said he will "vigorously resist" any move to close Lisnaskea PSNI station, describing it as a vital policing base for East Fermanagh.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:57:42 +0100
PSNI appeal after farm equipment stolen in Caledon
Police are appealing for information following the theft of GPS equipment from a number of tractors in the Caledon area.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:54:54 +0100
Workers at Enniskillen site of multinational food company to strike next week
Workers at the Enniskillen site of a multi-national food company are to go on strike over pay.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:33:33 +0100
Missing child: Gardaí appeal for public help in tracing Ballyconnell girl
Gardaí have appealed for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 16-year-old girl from Co Cavan.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:33:19 +0100
CB Fuels bring community together to celebrate Community Champions nomination
Community spirit took centre stage when CB Fuels gathered a host of local organisations, schools, clubs and charities for a special photograph celebrating its place among the finalists in this year's Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:15:06 +0100
SistersIN programme helps 756 young women deliver 480 leadership projects
More than 750 girls in Northern Ireland delivered 480 community projects via SistersIN, a youth leadership and mentoring scheme empowering young women.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:44:45 +0100
Country music stars honoured at Fermanagh Country Show
It was a night of celebration for some of UK Country's leading performers.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:19:30 +0100
Volkswagen enthusiasts set for scenic Fermanagh road run
Volkswagen fans will come together for a celebration of classic engineering and camaraderie on the road.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:15:49 +0100
Colleagues raise almost £30,000 in tribute to long-serving employee
A memorial fundraiser in tribute to a well-respected colleague has raised almost £30,000 for a cancer support charity.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:22:08 +0100
MenB vaccination campaign launched for NI students ahead of autumn term
The Public Health Agency urges Northern Ireland students to get the free MenB vaccine before university to protect against meningitis and septicaemia risk.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:25:26 +0100
Road disruption expected throughout August for major gas network upgrade
A major gas network upgrade is set to cause road disruption in Dungannon throughout August.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:22:57 +0100
Brookeborough Royal Black Parade 2026: Route, timings and what you need to know
Hundreds of members of the Royal Black Institution are expected to gather in Brookeborough this Saturday (August 1) as the village hosts the Fermanagh Royal Black Institution's annual August Commemoration.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:53:09 +0100
Funding plea for Clogher Childcare Hub project
Councillor Frances Burton has called on Mid Ulster District Council officers to keep pushing for funding to deliver an eagerly-awaited Childcare Hub project which would see a derelict 1830 building, once used as a workhouse, totally repurposed on the...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:47:31 +0100
Call for urgent funding to help tackle violence against females
Councillor Gael Gildernew has expressed disappointment that initiatives designed to help combat violence against women and girls are going to be impacted in Mid Ulster, due to delays on the part of the NI Office in issuing a letter of offer regarding...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:38:53 +0100
Councillor asks about plans to link Hill of O’Neill with Tullyhogue Fort
Councillor John McNamee has called on Mid Ulster council officers to keep lobbying for funding, to help deliver a path project that would link Hill of the O’Neill in Dungannon to Tullyhogue Fort.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:32:11 +0100
50 cows shot in fields outside village in 'Wild West scene'
Councillor Eugene McConnell has called for steps to be taken to ensure that there is no repeat of a recent harrowing incident where 50 cows were shot dead in fields outside Clogher, in full view of members of the public.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:19:24 +0100
Update sought on plans to relocate phone mast at ancient Hill of the O'Neill site
Councillor Dominic Molloy has asked for an update on ongoing discussions that will hopefully lead to the relocation of the prominent phone mast at the ancient Hill of the O’Neill site in Dungannon.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:14:52 +0100
Final concept design approved for Gortgonis Leisure Centre
There was much excitement at the July 9 Mid Ulster Development committee meeting, as the final concept design for the eagerly-awaited Gortgonis Leisure Centre and Wellbeing facilities, in Coalisland, was approved, paving the way for construction to b...

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:58:13 +0100
NIHE urged to protect social housing stock amid soaring demand in Mid Ulster
Councillor Córa Corry has welcomed the overall aim of the NI Housing Executive’s draft amendments to its House Sales Scheme, which she hopes will ensure that the social housing supply is not depleted.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:52:59 +0100
Protecting social housing stock seen as key in Mid Ulster
Councillor Córa Corry has welcomed the overall aim of the NI Housing Executive’s draft amendments to its House Sales Scheme, which she hopes will ensure that the social housing supply is not depleted.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:46:45 +0100
Funding approved to support Mid Ulster Loneliness Network for three more years
Mid Ulster councillors have approved a recommendation to financially support the Mid Ulster Loneliness Network for a further three years (April 2027 – March 3030), with a total contribution of £3,000 per annum.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:11:22 +0100
Enniskillen set for more traffic disruption as busy road reduced to one lane
More roadworks are to take place in Enniskillen early next month.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:44:31 +0100
Fermanagh play park closed after trampoline slashed
A popular play park in Brookeborough has been closed after vandals deliberately damaged one of its main attractions, leaving children unable to use the facility during the summer holidays.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:20:07 +0100
Enniskillen man caught in paedophile hunter sting avoids jail
A sixty-seven-year-old man who admitted a charge of attempted child sexual communication after being caught in an online paedophile hunter sting has avoided prison.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:55:21 +0100
Father and daughter suffer amputations after alleged drink-drive crash
The victims of a serious road traffic collision have undergone partial limb amputations due to the very significant injuries caused when their quad was struck by a drunk driver, who then tried to set fire to his own vehicle.

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