Impartial Reporter

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:36:32 +0000
Tourism boost for Fermanagh as county included in Hidden Heartlands campaign
A £300,000 marketing campaign will kick-off early next year to promote Fermanagh with a deal agreed to include the county in the Hidden Heartlands.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:23:00 +0000
The many lives of Pat Blake: Broadcaster, publican, undertaker, wine merchant
Well-known Fermanagh entrepreneur Pat Blake from Derrylin is truly a man for all seasons.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:20:00 +0000
Countryside Services Ltd appoints new Managing Director
The Board of Countryside Services Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Kerr as its new Managing Director.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:52:00 +0000
Claire Hanna: 'We've had a bad run of elections, but it's time to re-engage'
SDLP leader Claire Hanna has acknowledged that a “bad run of elections” has cost the party both “seats and resources,” but says she still believes there is potential for growth and an opportunity to rebuild through stronger local engagement.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:34:00 +0000
Fermanagh Camino to return for 2026 after 'phenomenal' success of inaugural event
The Fermanagh Camino is to return for its second annual event in May 2026 after being launched at Enniskillen Castle.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:34:00 +0000
Girl, 8, raises more than £1,000 for SWAH children's ward after stay
A young girl has raised more than £1,000 for the children’s ward at South West Acute Hospital by doing a sponsored stay awake.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:33:00 +0000
Christmas Tree Festival hosted in aid of Women's Aid
The Fermanagh Women’s Orange Lodge hosted a Christmas Tree Festival last weekend to raise money for Women’s Aid Fermanagh.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Renewed calls for 'long awaited' Derrylin Road upgrades after fatal crash
Councillor Declan McArdle has pleaded with the Department for Infrastructure to ‘listen’ and fund upgrades on the Derrylinn Road after a fatal crash last weekend.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000
Invest NI to consider moving Omagh office to Enniskillen
Invest NI could move their Omagh office to Enniskillen, if it ‘serves our agenda in the region’, revealed Kieran Donoghue.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Mary Lou McDonald: Rural areas won't be left behind in All-Ireland healthcare system
Mary Lou McDonald says ensuring rural communities are well resourced and have the health services they need would be a key part of an All Ireland health system.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Masters and apprentices unite as Tyrone’s crystal craft sparks back to life
A new generation of glasscutters is helping to reignite Dungannon’s historic glassmaking tradition, as Tyrone Crafted Glass moves closer to securing the furnace that would complete its ambition to offer a full, start-to-finish craft experience.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Handmade displays and local talent shine at Belleek’s Christmas event
The true spirit of Christmas shone brightly in Belleek Church of Ireland as the entire community came together to celeberate the festive season.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Raising the steaks: Housewives’ champion causes a stir in Kesh bar
Prize-winning heifer visits Fermanagh pub for a pint of Guinness.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Councillors claim public misled over SWAH emergency surgery
Councillors slam Western Trust over SWAH surgery withdrawal.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Royal celebrates growth, resilience and remarkable talent
In an emotional opening to Enniskillen Royal Grammar School’s annual prize day celebrations, the school community paused to remember two much-loved pupils, James Whyte and Sara Rutledge, whose deaths in Maguiresbridge in July shook the school to it...

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Tom Elliott: Why the Autumn Budget doesn’t deliver for Northern Ireland
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget was billed as a plan for stability and growth. In reality, it fails workers, fails businesses, and fails society. Northern Ireland needed a budget for fairness and economic renewal, this isn’t it.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Serial sex offender vile acts revealed as annoymity ends
For almost seven years, allegations relating to incidents at the Lakeland Forum issues centre have been kept hidden, first because the accused threatened to self-harm if identified and then because he was facing serious charges and there were concern...

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
A burst of music, colour, and theatrical magic as ELO celebrates 30 years
A burst of music, colour, and theatrical magic is about to sweep through Enniskillen as Enniskillen Light Operatic brings Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to life as the production opens tonight (Thursday, October 4).

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Kevin remembered as cherished father, friend and craftsman
Kevin Gilmartin was a man whose smile could light up a room and whose warmth could lift the spirits of everyone around him

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:18:24 +0000
Pair jailed after drugs seized from house in Enniskillen
Two men have been jailed for drug offences after more than 100 cannabis plants were seized from a house in Enniskillen earlier this year.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:28:48 +0000
Police probe launched into gunshots fired near houses
A police investigation has been launched after gunshots were heard in an area of Omagh on Tuesday night.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:32:00 +0000
SWAH surgery consultation branded 'sham' after Health Committee admission
Save Our Acute Services has accused the Wester Health and Social Care Trust of ‘misleading’ the Fermanagh public over emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh 'can't afford to wait' for all-island healthcare, Sinn Fein event told
The people of Fermanagh ‘are being neglected’ and ‘can’t afford to wait’ for a United Ireland to fix the health service, a Sinn Féin panel on health care has been told.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:18:51 +0000
Enniskillen footbridge to be closed for two days
A footbridge connecting the Derrychara Playing Fields to Castle Basin Promenade will be closed over the next 48 hours.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
A relief on rates for Dungannon’s business could regenerate the town centre.
Stephen Mohan, who owns the Cuba Clothing store on Scotch Street says that business rates in the town are proving to be an obstacle for anyone to open a shop in Dungannon.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:03:37 +0000
Warning to road users over icy conditions with temperatures to fall below freezing
Road users are being warned to take care with temperatures set to drop below freezing on Tuesday night.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:07:43 +0000
'Move over John Lewis': School's Christmas advert praised for community spirit shown
A Christmas advert showing the importance of the community by Fivemiletown College has been heavily praised.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:25:12 +0000
NI Assembly ‘finally drawing a line’ under RHI scheme
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved an amendment to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme to reflect recent fuel-cost changes, as the Department for the Economy presses ahead with full closure legislation that MLAs say will “finally draw...

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:04:06 +0000
Grave concerns about Woodlawn House staffing issues
WOODLAWN HOUSE HAS BEEN FACING SIGNIFICANT STAFFING PRESSURES FOR WELL OVER A YEAR, TO THE DETRIMENT OF SERVICE USERS AND CARERS

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:45:03 +0000
Ardhowen Theatre to put on another packed programme of entertainment in December
The Ardhowen Theatre is gearing up for a packed month of entertainment this December

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:44:47 +0000
Senior Trust figures apologise over ongoing staff shortage at care facility
SENIOR SOUTHERN HSC TRUST REPRESENTATIVES HAVE APOLOGISED OVER STAFF SHORTAGES AT WOODLAWN HOUSE

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:39:22 +0000
Mid Ulster District Council asks NIEA to meet Killeeshil locals
MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL TO ASK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NI ENVIRONMENT AGENCY TO MEET KILLEESHIL RESIDENTS, WHO LIVE CLOSE TO SAWGRASS COMPOST FACTORY

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:21:03 +0000
Western Trust accused of 'shirking responsibility' over SWAH services
Diana Armstrong MLA has accused the Western Trust of ‘shirking responsibility’ when it comes to emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:56:49 +0000
Donegal-based company provide update on Enniskillen store opening
A Donegal-based company have given an update on their new store set to open in Enniskillen.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:46:11 +0000
Testing ramped up after suspected case of bluetongue hits Northern Ireland
Testing has been ramped up after the first suspected Bluetongue case on the island of Ireland.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:22:08 +0000
Crowds turn out for Lisnaskea Christmas lights switch on
Lisnaskea's Christmas lights were switched on in front of big crowds on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:27:25 +0000
Traffic-calming pleas for Tyrone turned down by Department
An Ulster Unionist representative has expressed disappointment at the Department for Infrastructure’s decision not to put in place traffic-calming measures to slow down speeding motorists at two local hot spots.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:08:05 +0000
‘I can’t remember anything’: Drunk driver admits dangerous digger rampage
A thirty-nine-year-old man who narrowly avoided prison after taking a digger on a dangerous joyride openly told Enniskillen Magistrates Court he had drunk so much, he couldn’t remember anything about the incident.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:39:29 +0000
Britain broke our education system a century ago — and we’re still paying the price
Who is to blame for our crazy Education system?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:53:25 +0000
Fermanagh woman puts suitcase under Christmas tree to raise awareness
A charity fundraiser is putting a suitcase and water container under her Christmas tree.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:41:00 +0000
From the Boatyard to the world - how Fermanagh's Joe became King of the Gins
Joe McGirr reflects on how his "labour of love" has risen to one of the leading suppliers of quality gins around the world

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +0000
Classic Boatyard Gin recipes to start Christmas off with a bang
Courtesy of Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh's very own world leader in gins, some recipes for you to kickstart your Christmas party

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:31:00 +0000
Author tells story of miners' strike four decades on
Activist, Richie Venton, says his book on the Miners' Strike of 1984/85 will tell the story of those who walked out from the pits to take on Margaret Thatcher

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:56:00 +0000
Séamas Mac Annaidh, Carlo Gébler, and Gráinne Knox on what Christmas means to them
The Impartial Reporter has teamed up with three of Co. Fermanagh's top literary figures to give us their thoughts on what Christmas means to them

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0000
Top chef Neven Maguire dishes out Christmas recipes for that perfect Yuletide feast
Top chef Neven Maguire of the world-famous MacNean's House & Restaurant at Blacklion passes on his favourite recipes to make your Christmas dinner a resounding success

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +0000
Lisbellaw pays tribute to the fallen with Remembrance Day service at the war memorial
Village of Lisbellaw pays tribute to the fallen in Church of Ireland and Presbyterian church Remembrance Day services

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Motorbike racer Brown's juice deal is a Perfectly Pure road to success
Adam Brown teams up with South Tyrone juice company, Perfectly Pure, ahead of next year's British Supersport 600 season

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:04:00 +0000
Joanna's Fresh Faces team are on hand to get you looking your best for Christmas
Joanna McEnhill who owns the Fresh Faces Aesthetics Clinic in Enniskillen reveals how good quality skincare is on Fermanagh's doorstep

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Bigi Elite Coaching helping kids to enjoy football says Dungannon Swifts star
Dungannon Swifts midfielder, Gael Birgirimana speaks on how his football school, Bigi Elite Coaching, is making football enjoyable for kids

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:47:13 +0000
Shock in community after two men die in crash between car and bus
Political representatives have expressed deep shock and sadness following a road traffic collision in Enniskillen on Friday evening that claimed the lives of two men.

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