Impartial Reporter
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:18:41 +0000Woman who lost five family members in tragedy to host events to mark 10th anniversary
A series of events are being hosted by a woman who lost five members of her family in a tragic accident in Buncrana in 2016.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:32:36 +0000Emergency school closure at primary school in Dungannon
A primary school in Dungannon has been forced to close after a dangerous electrical fault.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:33:19 +0000Police probe reports of suspicious activity at rural houses
Police in Tyrone have issued a warning on suspicious activity in rural areas.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:12:06 +0000All jobs lost at Tyrone cafe as company announces closure of Northern Ireland sites
Jobs have been lost at a café in Moygashel after parent company Synge & Byrne announced its closure.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:23:09 +0000Some SOAS roadmap proposals cannot be supported, says Western Trust
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WH&SCT) has said that it cannot support all of the recommendations made within a roadmap produced by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS).
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:36:24 +0000Donegal garda charged with rape and child cruelty
A serving member of An Garda Síochána in County Donegal has been charged with rape and child cruelty.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:27:41 +0000Closure of ABP facility may result in £8m of lost earnings, MLA warns
A Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA has warned that the closure of ABP Linden in Dungannon could result in over £8m in lost earnings.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:14:48 +0000Primark announce new Penneys store to open in Cavan
A new Penneys store is set to open in Cavan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:04:33 +0000Jury sworn in for inquest into death of Noah Donohoe
A jury has been sworn in for the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:05:37 +0000Pharmacy and apartments proposed for long-vacant Lisnaskea pub
Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of a long-vacant former public house in a Fermanagh town, which would see the building replaced with a pharmacy and apartments.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:23:42 +0000Toddler on life support in Dublin faces transfer to England for further treatment
The family of a young boy from Donegal currently on life support in Dublin say he may need transferred to the UK for further treatment.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:18:13 +0000Stolen quad among items recovered from Enniskillen house after police raid
A stolen quad bike and three bicycles have been recovered from an address in Enniskillen.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:27:00 +0000“A small pocket of France” on Lough Erne as Dulrush Lodge thrives
“There’s times you’d come down for breakfast and would think you’re in a small pocket of France.”
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:06:00 +0000How Fermanagh Community Transport is providing a valuable lifeline to rural areas
On a cold morning in Fermanagh, when back roads are slick with frost and the lough cuts the county in two, transport is not a lifestyle issue or a policy discussion.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:26:37 +0000Bank of Ireland installs new defibrillator machine at Enniskillen branch
Bank of Ireland is continuing the roll out of life-saving defibrillators at each of its branches across Northern Ireland, with Enniskillen the latest branch to have the device installed.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Disappointment over Irish-language Christmas banner's replacement
Councillor Barry Monteith (Independent) has expressed disappointment that an Irish-language Christmas banner in William Street, Dungannon, was done away with during the recent festive season, with an English-language banner erected instead.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +0000Councillor renews upgrade plea for Ballysaggart Lough
Councillor Barry Monteith (Independent) has renewed his plea to Mid Ulster District Council to get the ball rolling and give Ballysaggart Lough in Dungannon – an area of outstanding natural beauty and a bird sanctuary – the recreational facilitie...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0000Call for redevelopment of Drumcoo Playing Fields to proceed without delay
Councillor Barry Monteith (Independent) has urged Mid Ulster District Council to press ahead with redevelopment plans at Drumcoo Playing Fields.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:45:00 +0000Is Pomeroy Forest “Wild. Good.” or “Wild Good”?
Councillor Trevor Wilson (UUP) has criticised editorial thinking behind the promotional branding of Pomeroy Forest Park, with an advertising campaign describing the scenic spot as being “Wild. Good.”, as opposed to “Wild Good”.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Council gets £15,000 funding boost to help integrate vulnerable minorities
Mid Ulster District Council’s head of Community Development, Claire Linney, has revealed that the local authority is living up to its ‘Council of Sanctuary’ welcoming ethos, with efforts being made to help integrate vulnerable minorities in the...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:50:00 +0000Concern as constituents in crisis having to wait for weeks for vital help
The Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Frances Burton (DUP), has highlighted the plight of distressed constituents having to wait for weeks to get the help they desperately need. The Clogher Valley DEA representative made her comment at...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000From John Deeres to Man United: St Mary’s pupils tell it like it is
The Impartial Reporter visits a busy school, St. Mary's Primary School in Killesher, Co. Fermanagh
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Why the Lakeland Players is truly a ‘panto family’
Susanna Kettyles, a chorus member with Enniskillen's Lakeland Players, reflects on the drama group's legacy.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Is 'community' used in a way that masks the reality of profound disunity?
The word 'community' is one we use constantly, often without pausing to consider what it actually means.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Thoughts on being ‘a boy mum’, wellness tools, and wintering!
Sometimes you may find memes and reels of the comparables of raising boys which may include pastimes such as watching diggers, racing after a toddler on a balance bike, and refereeing a wrestling match on the sofa, versus playing dress-up, being boss...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:27:51 +0000Blessingbourne Estate - Rich in wildlife and history
The Blessingbourne estate which offers holiday accommodation on its 550 acres near Fivemiletown in County Tyrone has welcomed many visitors over the years including, as its owners proudly point out, the Royal couple, Charles and Camilla.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:26:51 +0000World-renowned clarinettist returns to Enniskillen for special show
Clarinettist Michael Collins joins the Ulster Orchestra in Enniskillen on February 27 for the On Your Doorstep series, marking nearly 50 years of collaboration.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:14:35 +0000Celtic appoint Enniskillen native as new goalkeeping coach
Enniskillen native Michael McGovern has been appointed as goalkeeper coach at Celtic.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:00:07 +0000Plans approved for new bookies and apartments at site of former pub
Planning has been improved for a new betting shop and apartments in Monaghan.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:29:53 +0000Western Trust make ‘urgent appeal’ to families in bid to ease hospital pressure
The Western Trust has made an ‘urgent appeal’ to families to help ease hospital pressures.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:07:00 +0000Families in rural Fermanagh 'isolated' as waiting list for autism diagnosis grows
The number of children waiting for an autism diagnosis in the Western Health and Social Care Trust has more than doubled in just two years, new figures reveal, with average waiting times now stretching beyond three years.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Tempo: A truly thriving town where community comes first
Those travelling into Tempo via the southern approach are greeted by what has fast become an endearing local landmark - the stone circle.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Fermanagh’s rally trailblazers: The Fisher family’s lasting influence on the sport
A quarter of a century on from the loss of Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher, the Fisher legacy continues to resonate throughout the world of motorsport.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000The impact of Fisher Foundation is a permanent tribute to Bertie, Mark and Emma
Every January, the Fisher Foundation opens its doors to offer support to volunteers preparing to travel overseas.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000The day Ballinamallard stood still: Remembering the Fisher family tragedy 25 years on
The deaths of Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher devasted Fermanagh in 2001 and the 25th anniversary of their deaths is now approaching
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000'They made the village what it is': Ballinamallard remembers the Fishers 25 years on
It is 25 years since Bertie, Mark and Emma Fisher died in a helicopter crash in Ballinamallard but locals still speak of them fondly
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:57:21 +0000Average rent in Fermanagh and Omagh rises to more than £700 a month
The average price of rent in Fermanagh and Omagh has risen by 2.3 percent to more than £700 a month.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0000Job losses 'devastating' to rural community as ABP seek to close factory
On a cool January morning, it appeared to be business as usual at the ABP Linden Foods packaging facility in Granville.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:12:22 +0000Donegal man left with shattered skull speaks out after brutal home attack
The victim of a horror attack in Donegal has spoken out on the first anniversary of the incident.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:12:07 +0000Council temporarily closes recycling centre amid 'essential maintenance works'
Mid-Ulster Council has announced the Coalisland Recycling Centre is to be closed for two days to allow ‘essential maintenance works’ to take place.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:54:26 +0000Police issue warning over rise in suspicious activity and burglaries in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh have been received higher levels of reports around suspicious activity and burglaries.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:19:31 +0000More than €16million in funding announced for cross-Border community space
More than €16million of funding is being provided to help create 30 acres of community space and infrastructure across the Donegal and Tyrone Border.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:37:46 +0000Man accused of using phone charger lead to strangle partner
A twenty-five-year-old man, who it is claimed left his petrified partner “black and blue”, has been refused bail in Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:53:08 +0000Unionist MLAs criticise Council spending on £20k Irish Unity group
Unionist MLAs criticise Council over £20k Irish Unity group
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:46:32 +0000‘They arrived to kill us’: McAliskey reflects on UDA attack
Bernadette McAliskey has marked the 45th anniversary of a UDA gun attack on her family by recounting the events in an article for The Impartial Reporter.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000Bernadette McAliskey: 'The night the UDA tried to kill me and my family'
Bernadette McAliskey remembers 45 years since the UDA gun attack on her family in Northern Ireland.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000'I will die British': Councillors clash on Irish Unity working group
Questions of identity and constitutional allegiance split Fermanagh and Omagh District Council sharply this week as members clashed over the establishment of a new Irish Unity Working Group, with the chamber dividing along clear party lines.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000How the Fisher legacy lives on in work, in sport, and in spirit
How the legacy of rally legend Bertie Fisher and his children Mark and Emma live on 20 years after their deaths in a tragic helicopter accident.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:46:54 +0000LIVE updates as over 300 jobs at risk at Tyrone ABP facility
More than 300 jobs are at risk at a food packing facility in Co. Tyrone. ABP plans to stop work at its Linden Foods retail packing facility in the Granville Industrial Estate in Dungannon. Linden Foods processes and manufactures beef, lamb, pork and ...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000Still remembered, still missed: The Fisher legacy, 25 years on
This week marks 25 years since the tragic helicopter crash that killed three members of the Fisher family.