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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:28:03 +0100Man arrested after Enniskillen crash that resulted in calf death
A man has been arrested following a road traffic collision in Enniskillen which resulted in the death of a calf.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:17:41 +0100LIVE: SOAS hold public meeting after Robbie Butler appointment
SOAS called the public meeting for Monday night and will discuss the recent appointment of Robbie Butler as Health Minister as they continue to push for EGS to return to SWAH.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:26:06 +0100Enniskillen man facing child sexual communication charges has case pushed back
An Enniskillen man, who is facing seven charges, including making and possessing indecent photographs of children and sexual communication with a child had his case put back for a Preliminary Enquiry at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:20:03 +0100Lochside Garages opens new MG dealership in Antrim
The family-run business has operated its Enniskillen dealership for more than 50 years. The company secured the location for its Antrim dealership in November 2024, before refurbishment work began in January 2025.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:54:01 +0100Toddler’s mother faces murder charge after manslaughter charge increased
The mother of a toddler who died shortly before her second birthday has had her charges increased from manslaughter to murder.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:44:52 +0100Tributes paid to Ballinamallard woman and BBC producer Sharon Bradford-Giaccardi
Tributes are being paid to a mother of three who died on Sunday.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:17:49 +0100St. Michael's College pay tribute after death of popular staff member Noel Kearney
The school community at St. Michael’s College has been left saddened after the “untimely” death of a popular staff member.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:47:44 +0100Lower Lough Erne island bought by charity to protect threatened wildlife
An island on Lower Lough Erne has been purchased by RSPB Northern Ireland.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:38:55 +0100Rural crime in spotlight as police launch awareness week
Police are stepping up their focus on rural crime this week, with residents urged to take steps to protect their homes, farms and businesses as Rural Crime Week commences.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:28 +0100Police continue search for two men after Enniskillen crash kills calf
A calf was killed in a single vehicle road crash in Enniskillen on Sunday, with the wo occupants of the car fleeing the scene.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:34 +0100Enniskillen estate agent named Business Champion of the Year for community work
A well-known Enniskillen business has been recognised for putting community at the heart of everything it does.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:48 +0100Teen wins Youth Community Champion award after raising £2,400 for charity
Enniskillen student Finlay Bell wins Mannok-sponsored Youth Community Champion award after raising £2,400 for Women’s Aid to honour fellow student James Rutledge.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:32:54 +0100Debbie Murphy named Arts Champion of the Year after raising £10,000 for SWELL
Derrylin’s Debbie Murphy named Arts Champion of the Year after Calendar Girls raised £10,000 for SWELL, supporting cancer patients and families in Enniskillen.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:23:28 +0100Lisbellaw green champion Mark Robinson recognised for wildlife work
Lisbellaw’s Mark Robinson wins Green Champion recognition for wildflower planting, swift conservation and wildlife projects across the Fermanagh community.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:57:22 +0100Fermanagh charity recognised for 20 years supporting people facing homelessness
Fermanagh charity First Housing Aid and Support Services wins Charity Champion award after helping more than 3,000 people facing homelessness and hardship.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:05:54 +0100Young fundraiser and rural school share Little Champion award
From acts of kindness that bring comfort to families in some of their darkest days, to a rural school breaking new ground on the national stage, our joint Little Champion winners have shown that you are never too young to make a big difference.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:51:18 +0100Blind 14-year-old wins award for campaign to improve cinema access
Blind Fermanagh teenager Eryn Kirkpatrick wins Judges’ Special Recognition Award for campaigning for better cinema access and audio-described screenings.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:54:05 +0100Ian Birney praised for bringing community together through running
Enniskillen’s Ian Birney named Sporting Champion for growing the Spooktacular, supporting charities and promoting inclusive community sport and wellbeing.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:23:40 +0100Tony Smith wins Mentor of the Year award for work with young people
Tony Smith wins Mentor of the Year at The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards 2026, recognised for 40 years supporting young people in Fermanagh.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:26:06 +0100Injured man missing after Enniskillen road crash as police issue appeal
Police have launched an appeal for information after an injured man believed to have been involved in a road crash in Enniskillen has not yet been located.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:54:36 +0100Emergency services at scene of crash on Fermanagh’s Coa Road
Emergency services are at the scene of a road crash on the Coa Road in Fermanagh.
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:43:49 +0100Former Santander building remains on the market following closure
A prominent commercial property in Enniskillen town centre, formerly occupied by Santander, remains on the market with offers in excess of £150,000 invited.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100Enniskillen Royal Grammar sets out key dates for Transfer 2027
Families across Fermanagh preparing for the move to post-primary education have been given a clear timetable by Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, which has confirmed the key dates for the Transfer 2027 process.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:15:13 +0100‘Bigger and better’: Enniskillen Pink Run returns to St Angelo Airport
The Enniskillen Pink Run is returning for its second year at St. Angelo's Airport in support of Cancer Focus NI.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:54:21 +0100SOAS repeat calls for urgent SWAH meeting with Robbie Butler
The Health Minister must urgently revisit the decision to withdraw emergency surgery from South West Acute Hospital if his proposed new approach to controversial hospital reconfigurations is to have any credibility, campaigners have said.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:39 +0100Luxury countryside home near Enniskillen offers style, space and modern living
Discover 45 Breagho Road, Enniskillen, a stunning four-bedroom countryside home built in 2022, featuring luxury interiors, spacious gardens, a detached garage and energy-efficient modern living just minutes from town.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:29:48 +0100Ballinamallard home combines space, style and family-friendly living
Set within one of Ballinamallard's most desirable residential developments, 15 The Beeches presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious family home that is ready to move into and enjoy from day one.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:03:39 +0100Solicitor raises ‘grave’ concerns over prisoner journey through Enniskillen
A solicitor representing a man facing alleged drug offences has called for an urgent independent investigation after claiming his client was transported through Northern Ireland by an Irish Prison Service (IPS) escort without lawful authority.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:36:00 +0100Shopmobility 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 +0100Tributes 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 +0100Butler 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 +0100SOAS 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 +0100LIVE: 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 +0100Sinn 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 +0100Fermanagh 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 +0100Eyes 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 +0100Local 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 +0100Copper 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 +0100New 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 +010060-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 +0100Diana 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 +0100Diana 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 +0100Councillors 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 +0100Fermanagh 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 +0100Reporting 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 +0100Residents 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 +0100Frustration 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.