Impartial Reporter

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:56:21 +0100
Ardhowen 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.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:37:50 +0100
K9 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 +0100
Fermanagh 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 +0100
Fermanagh 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 +0100
No 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.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:01:56 +0100
Department of Agriculture challenges claim that Omagh is a 'tree desert'
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has challenged suggestions that Omagh is a "tree desert", revealing that several neighbourhoods in the town rank among the best areas in Fermanagh and Omagh for tree cover.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:32 +0100
Minister 'not told' of decision to end REACH programme in Fermanagh schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has said he was neither informed, nor consulted, before a decision was taken to discontinue the REACH Programme, which provides emotional health and wellbeing support to young people, despite high demand for the service ...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:44:33 +0100
Family fun and vintage displays delight visitors at Tempo event
Vintage enthusiasts and families turned out in large numbers for this year's Tempo Vintage Day, which took place on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:31:18 +0100
14 blue badge staff now based at Enniskillen Jobs and Benefits Office
Around 14 members of staff from the Blue Badge Unit are currently working from the Enniskillen Jobs and Benefits Office following their relocation from Castle Barracks.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:12:07 +0100
Councillor questions time-in-lieu for council staff attending Pride parades
A member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has queried the approval of time-in-lieu for staff wishing to attend Pride parades in the area.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:12:38 +0100
SDLP leader Claire Hanna to hold town hall in Omagh this week
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP is set to visit Omagh this week to host a public town hall meeting at the Strule Arts Centre.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:38 +0100
Hospital 'proud' of SWAH chaplains honoured by the King
The Very Reverend Dean Kenneth Hall and Rt Revd Monsignor Peter O’Reilly have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding dedication to pastoral care and spiritual support within South West Acute Hospital and the wid...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:21 +0100
Cars to be removed from Castle Barracks courtyard under new plans
Plans for the future of Castle Barracks in Enniskillen are beginning to emerge, with the Department for Communities confirming that work is underway on the proposed transfer of the historic site and that improving the visitor experience will be an ea...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:18:39 +0100
Call for clear pathway to return surgery services after critical report
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has called for a clear pathway towards the return of Emergency General Surgery (EGS) services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) following the publication of a critical inspection report by the Regulation and Quality I...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:02:06 +0100
Man who spat at café screen and police officer warned he is 'on brink of prison'
A Kesh man who spat at both the Covid screen of a café and at a police officer has been warned that he "stands on the edge, with the gates of Maghaberry Prison wide open for him".

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:42:51 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh council publishes plan for new local development plan
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has revised the timetable for its Local Development Plan (LDP) for a fifth time since the process began, extending significantly beyond the dates originally envisaged when planning powers were transferred to counc...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:36:15 +0100
Emergency services attend one-vehicle collision near Enniskillen
Emergency vehicles from the PSNI, ambulance and fire services attended a collision involving a van on the Swanlinbar Road near Enniskillen this morning.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:31:45 +0100
Dumping of animal carcasses near school branded 'disgraceful'
A councillor has condemned the dumping of animal carcasses near a school in Ballygawley, describing the incident as a "disgraceful" act that demonstrates a complete disregard for the local community.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:05:38 +0100
Author returns to library roots at Fintona homecoming event
Fintona-born author Bernie McQuillan is returning to her roots this week as part of a library tour promoting her debut novel, offering a homecoming that is both personal and literary.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:18:39 +0100
Young woman hospitalised after being struck by car in Donegal
A young woman remains in hospital after she was struck by a car in Donegal Town in the early hours of Sunday (June 14) morning.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:41 +0100
36-year-old man named and charged with murder in Co. Leitrim
A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man in Co. Leitrim following an incident earlier this week.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:50:39 +0100
Search and recovery teams 'disappointed' after PSNI refuse access
A volunteer search and recovery organisation has expressed disappointment after being refused access to assist in the search for missing woman Lyndsey Rankin in Fermanagh.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:42:41 +0100
PSNI issues update as search for Lyndsey Rankin enters tenth day
An extensive search operation for missing Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin is continuing, with police saying efforts are now in their tenth day.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:33:17 +0100
Defence closes case in Jeffrey Donaldson trial
The defence in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial over historical sex offences has closed its case.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:27:17 +0100
Pressure on home care packages as 1,500 people wait
More than 1,500 people are waiting for home care packages across the health trust areas serving Fermanagh and South Tyrone, according to figures released by the Department of Health.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:55:41 +0100
County forests face 18-month clearance timetable after Storm Éowyn damage
Forest clearance work following the devastation caused by Storm Éowyn is expected to continue for up to 18 months across Fermanagh and South Tyrone, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:52:44 +0100
Over 800 residents in Fermanagh and South Tyrone lost PIP support after review
More than 800 people in Fermanagh and South Tyrone have had their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) entitlement withdrawn following a review during the past five years, according to new figures released by the Department for Communities.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:45:58 +0100
No investment figures yet available for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Assembly told
Information on externally owned investors in Fermanagh and South Tyrone during the 2025/26 financial year is not yet available, according to the Department for the Economy.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:42:41 +0100
Rural women at centre of new violence prevention research in Fermanagh and Omagh
The challenges faced by women and girls living in rural communities such as Fermanagh and Omagh are being examined as part of ongoing work linked to Northern Ireland's Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:05:16 +0100
£45,000 raised for Cancer Focus at Strictly by the Lakes
A record-breaking £45,000 has been raised through Cancer Focus's inaugural Strictly by the Lakes fundraising event in Enniskillen, with organisers hailing it as an "amazing night" of community spirit, generosity and determination.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:12:34 +0100
Chris O'Dowd spotted enjoying hospitality in County Cavan
Actor Chris O'Dowd has been spotted enjoying the hospitality of County Cavan.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:03:26 +0100
Under-16s to be banned from social media in 'big moment'
Children under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Sir Keir Starmer said.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:51:41 +0100
Shining a light on worthy organisations
Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House, Dungannon, the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre, Cookstown, and The Bridewell, Magherafelt, will be lit up in different colours on designated days in June and July , to raise awareness of various organisatio...

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:19:27 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms when the social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
A social media ban for under 16s will come into place next year.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:52:47 +0100
Clogher resident recognised for outstanding work
Mr. John Irwin Dickie Johnston JP, widely known as Jack Johnston of Clogher, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to local history across Northern Ireland and the adjoining border counties.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:59:47 +0100
"A smile that could light up a room", Tamlaght community in mourning
The community of Tamlaght is mourning the passing of Shirley-Ann Lyons, who passed away peacefully on 14 June 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:55:56 +0100
Elevated living on Lough Erne: A contemporary country retreat with timeless appeal
Approached through gated access and framed by mature planting, the property unfolds across approximately one and a half acres

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:14:50 +0100
Road closed following traffic collision near Rosslea
Police are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Dermawilt Road, Rosslea, prompting a full closure of the route.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:22:21 +0100
Two rescued from Fermanagh Lough after distress on personal watercraft
The Carrybridge RNLI lifeboat was launched at 9.48pm on Wednesday night, 12 June, after Belfast Coastguard requested assistance for two people on a broken-down personal watercraft around a mile downstream of Carrybridge.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The Royal visit that helped paved the way for two OBEs 14 years later
Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Enniskillen in June 2012 was one of the most significant royal engagements ever to take place in County Fermanagh.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:57:30 +0100
Man charged following death of man in his 40s at Leitrim property
A man in his 30s has been charged as part of an ongoing Garda investigation.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Investigator who worked on searches for 'Disappeared' honoured with MBE
An investigator who has worked on painstaking searches for those murdered and secretly buried by paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland is to become an MBE.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:13:44 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson denies meeting alleged victim in 1990s to 'nip allegations in bud'
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied that he attended a meeting in the 1990s with an alleged victim to nip her claims of sexual abuse against him “in the bud”.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:33:33 +0100
Former Kesh resident remembered for her 'zest for life'
The community of Kesh is mourning following the passing of former resident, Henrietta Wisbey.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:13:03 +0100
Fermanagh native honoured at Royal College of Nursing awards
An Enniskillen native who recently retired from an assistant director role at the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has been awarded the 'Director of Nursing Award' from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:47 +0100
Charity skydive in honour of 'wonderful' Mickey McPhillips
A charity skydive is being planned in memory of Newtownbutler photographer, historian and community man, Mickey McPhillips, who would have been celebrating his 60th birthday in August.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:43:59 +0100
Four curlew chicks hatch after eggs recovered from wildfire
Four Curlew chicks have successfully hatched after their eggs were rescued from a wildfire on Sliabh Beagh earlier this year, in what conservationists have described as a major boost for one of Ireland's most threatened bird species.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:25:42 +0100
Why farmers should consider adding white clover to grass swards
Incorporating white clover into grass swards can help reduce fertiliser inputs while maintaining performance.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:17:51 +0100
Man in his 30s arrested after body found in house close to Fermanagh Border
A man has been arrested after a body was found in a house close to the Fermanagh Border.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:11:51 +0100
Sean McCauley: 'Boom and bust' is not sustainable for the farming industry
The beef sector needs stability and profitability at a level that would allow suckler farmers to succeed and finishers to then be able to make their margin.

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