Impartial Reporter

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:37:57 +0100
Church ladies treat Princess Anne to lunch during Irvinestown visit
Princess Anne was treated to lunch prepared by the women of Derryvullen North Church of Ireland following her visit to the church in Irvinestown on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:59:17 +0100
Veteran recalls pride in meeting Princess Anne in Irvinestown
Chief Observer William Ferguson has spoken of the pride he felt in meeting the Princess Royal during her visit to Irvinestown.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:48:01 +0100
Princess Anne's 'nerve-wracking' encounter with two Fermanagh cadets
Two young RAF Air Cadets have described the “nerve‑wracking” but unforgettable moment they shared with the Princess Royal at a Second World War gravesite in Irvinestown.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:49:01 +0100
Royal visit as Princess Anne meets cadets and community in Irvinestown
Princess Anne paid a visit to Irvinestown today.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:47:42 +0100
Fermanagh entrepreneur's renewable energy firm acquired in major Irish deal
A renewable energy company co-founded by a Fermanagh businessman has been acquired as part of a major expansion by one of Ireland's leading engineering groups.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:39:01 +0100
LIVE: Fermanagh Royal visit as Princess Anne visits county
Princess Anne is visiting Fermanagh today It is the first time since 2024 that a Royal has visited the county, when Princess Anne was here King Charles was last in the county in May 2023

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:55:31 +0100
I drove the Coa Road SWAH diversion route - Here's what I found
Driving from the Killyhevlin Hotel to A&E at South West Acute Hospital would normally take 10 minutes; a 2.9 mile journey.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:26:15 +0100
Balcas workers to commence week long strike as pay dispute continues
Around 150 workers at Balcas in Enniskillen are set to begin a week-long strike tomorrow (Friday) as a dispute over pay intensifies.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Annual Irvinestown Truck run brings successful Lady of the Lake festival to an end
More than 400 trucks made their way through the streets of Fermanagh to end another successful Lady of the Lake Festival.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
From postman to musician: The remarkable life of Michael Gallagher
Ballyshannon, reputedly the oldest town in Ireland, is the town of the Gallagher clan.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Joe Mahon praised as Old Fair Day draws crowds to Castle Irvine
There’s no show like a ‘Joe Show’.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:28:15 +0100
Princess Royal plants Irish Yew at Castle Archdale
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has planted an Irish Yew tree at Castle Archdale Country Park, creating a lasting legacy to mark her visit to one of Northern Ireland's most significant Second World War heritage sites.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:02:21 +0100
Band performance highlights Princess Anne's visit to Castle Archdale
The Ballyreagh Silver Band was given the honour of performing during the Princess Royal's visit to Castle Archdale on Wednesday, with members describing the occasion as a proud moment for the organisation.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:46:22 +0100
Princess Anne's visit to Fermanagh centre supporting veterans
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre in Co Fermanagh to see first-hand the support it provides to military and police veterans and their families.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:07:24 +0100
Man jailed after filming couple in Airbnb and posting video on social media
A MAN who filmed a couple staying in the same Airbnb as him then shared it on social media has been jailed.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:59:09 +0100
Tractor Factor: Derrylin pulls out all the stops for charity
The Derrylin community is preparing to pull together for a major fundraising tractor pull this summer, with proceeds going to Derrylin Parish Hall and Friends of the Cancer Centre, the charity supporting cancer patients and their families across Nort...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:53:11 +0100
Adrian Dunbar receives Freedom of the City of London
Enniskillen-born actor Adrian Dunbar has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his outstanding contribution to drama and his continued support for emerging talent.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:13:55 +0100
Groups collect over 200 bags of litter each during annual Big Spring Clean
Mid Ulster Environment committee members have praised all the dedicated residents who took part in the annual Big Spring Clean earlier this year, with some groups having collected over 200 bags of litter each.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:09:13 +0100
38 Mid Ulster schools presented with Eco-School Green Flag awards
A total of 38 Mid Ulster schools were presented with Eco-School Green Flag Awards at a ceremony held in Pomeroy Forest Visitor Centre on June 15, and their achievement did not go unnoticed at the July 8 Environment committee meeting of Mid Ulster Dis...

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:06:11 +0100
No name change for Gortevin Terrace
A request for the renaming of Gortevin Terrace, Gortgonis, Coalisland, to Gortevin Park, has failed to meet the required ‘unanimity test’.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:17:51 +0100
Bail refused to Cavan man who 'dragged female by throat' in Enniskillen
Bail has been denied to a Cavan resident who appeared via video link at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Man facing attempted rape and sexual assault charges has case pushed back
A defendant, who is facing charges of rape and sexual assault had his case put back to August 3, in a video link case, at Enniskillen Magistrates Course.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Host announced for 2026 Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards
The host of the 2026 Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards in Association with Encirc has been revealed.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:22:33 +0100
Life across the water: A Rosslea woman's life in England now part of major exhibit
Fond memories of Rosslea and a marathon journey to get home will soon be part of a major exhibition on the Irish in Britain – thanks to the stories of Rosslea woman Alice Delahunty.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:16:22 +0100
Rosslea man accused of attacking partner with pitchfork has case put back
A Rosslea man, who is accused of attacking his partner with a pitchfork had his case put back for a Preliminary Enquiry on August 3, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:46 +0100
Kesh woman to make sporting history as Fermanagh's first touch rugby international
A Kesh woman is set to make sporting history this week when she becomes Fermanagh's first ever international Touch Rugby player.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:16:20 +0100
Rosslea man charged over threats to damage woman's car at hospital
A Rosslea man has appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, charged with improper use of electronic communication, two counts of threats to damage property, namely a car belonging to a female at the South West Acute Hospital and using threatening or...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:08:20 +0100
Londonderry woman in 'dire straits' fined for Lisnaskea shop theft
A Londonderry woman has been fined after pleading guilty to a charge of theft, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:25:29 +0100
Bail denied to Enniskillen man facing charge of assaulting woman
An Enniskillen man, who is facing assault charges, has been denied bail, at the Magistrates Court.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:33:51 +0100
PSNI issue reminder of road closures and warning for HGVs
Road users are being reminded that diversions remain in place during roadworks on the A32 Irvinestown Road outside Enniskillen.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:01:07 +0100
Endangered birds rescued from wildfire released back into the wild
Four endangered curlew chicks have been released back into the wild in Co. Fermanagh after their eggs were rescued from a major wildfire on Sliabh Beagh near Brookeborough.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:27:15 +0100
RNLI called to assist narrowboat after it ran aground on Lough Erne
Carrybridge RNLI volunteers were called into action three times over a busy weekend on Lough Erne, assisting grounded and disabled vessels before helping to locate an overdue boater in the early hours of Monday morning.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:16:34 +0100
Vehicle crashes into front of Dungannon premises
A vehicle collided with the front of a Dungannon premises in the early hours of the morning, causing damage to the building’s façade.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:23:57 +0100
Feargal Shannon: 'If you didn’t have a love for it, you wouldn’t be here'
Feargal Shannon has spent most of his adult life on one side of a counter in The Crowe's Nest, one of Enniskillen's busiest bars, but his introduction to the pub came almost by accident.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:41:56 +0100
Women in rural communities face additional risks to their safety
The Executive has acknowledged that women and girls living in rural communities face additional risks to their safety and greater barriers to accessing justice and support services.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:21:46 +0100
Almost £3m paid to Fermanagh and South Tyrone farmers under DAERA scheme
Farm businesses in Fermanagh and South Tyrone have received almost £3 million through the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) Suckler Cow Scheme, according to newly released figures.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:10:26 +0100
Major £175k resurfacing works to begin Fintona next week
A £175,000 resurfacing of B0080 Tattymoyle Road, Fintona, begins July 27. Expect road closures, diversions and delays. Details at Trafficwatch NI.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:57:16 +0100
Enniskillen equine students gain hands‑on insight on Belgian study tour
CAFRE Enniskillen equine students gain global industry insights on Belgium study tour, visiting top equine facilities and exploring international career pathways.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:29:25 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey - 'We are hard-wired for hope, fairness and love, not war'
Believe it or not, we are now halfway through the school summer holidays.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:25:41 +0100
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court hears
Ann Widdecombe died on July 8 at her house in Haytor on Dartmoor after having sustained serious injuries.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:06:15 +0100
Tribute paid to former Fermanagh volunteer George Alexander Kilpatrick
Fermanagh Community Transport has paid tribute to former volunteer George Alexander Kilpatrick following his death earlier this month.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:59 +0100
Erne Family Centre celebrates Carmel's 47 years of service
Colleagues, family and friends gathered at the Erne Family Centre in Enniskillen to celebrate the retirement of long-serving Family Worker Carmel Barron after 47 years with the Western Trust.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:01:58 +0100
Holy Trinity PS pupil earns enviromental recognition with help from 'Wipezilla'
A Holy Trinity Primary School pupil has been recognised for helping promote an important environmental message after winning an NI Water colouring competition.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:15:31 +0100
Enniskillen man receives top national life-saving award after Crom rescue
An Enniskillen man has been given a top national life-saving honour after rescuing a drowning man near Crom in Newtownbutler.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:52:56 +0100
Gardai in appeal to find Cavan teen missing since Friday
Gardaí are appealing for the public's help in tracing a 15-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Co Cavan.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:40:37 +0100
£175k resurfacing scheme on road between Tempo and Fintona to start later this month
Motorists travelling between Fintona and Tempo are being advised to plan ahead as a major road resurfacing scheme worth £175,000 is due to begin later this month.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:25:36 +0100
Man with 'offensive weapon' arrested after alleged assault in Tyrone
A man has been arrested following a reported disturbance in the Barrack Street area of Coalisland on Sunday afternoon.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:09:05 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District records highest number of NI road deaths
Fermanagh and Omagh records highest number of NI road deaths so far in 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:51:38 +0100
Dungannon residents to see increased police presence to tackle crime
Residents can expect to see a greater police presence in parks, walkways and housing developments as efforts continue to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:36:18 +0100
Monaghan civic offices development plans approved to the tune of €43.6m
Monaghan County Council has formally approved plans for a major new Civic Offices development in Monaghan Town, marking a significant milestone in one of the local authority's largest infrastructure projects in recent years.

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