BOYS and girls were keen to help kick off another IFA Soccer Camp at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen last week, where they relished the chance to hone their skills, pick up some advice and take part in some competitive games against each other.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has directly engaged with Facebook to “highlight concerns about fake accounts” and filed a legal report after multiple unofficial pages seemingly representing the Council have appeared on the social media plat...

Following the success of last year’s event, the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen is organising its second annual Cuilcagh Mountain Dawn Trek to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2022, with the trek taking place on Saturday, September 10 at 7am.

One of the clinicians who forms part of the post Covid-19 syndrome assessment and treatment at South West Acute Hospital and across the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has spoken on how the service is shaped around patients’ se...

It is often appropriate to wear a hat to a wedding, but last week Reverend Lorna Dreaning wore two hats – the hat of mother-of-the-bride, and the hat of a minister officiating a marriage.

A man who set up a community-based organisation following his son's death from suicide was in Fermanagh this month as he looks to raise awareness for suicide bereavement support and prevention around Ireland and to inspire others to set up similar su...

Two brothers have brought a new meaning to food on the go through the development of their pizza van.

Tensions remain high in the Ports Road area of Newtownbutler with residents holding a protest outside the PSNI station in Lisnaskea on Tuesday, August 23 to highlight their concerns about the lack of progress with the reopening of Ports Road and the ...

The Enniskillen Model Primary School Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA) is organising a 5k Run and Walk in memory of Shirley Rowland – their much-loved colleague and friend who passed away on October 30, 2020.

Two UDR soldiers who were murdered in Fermanagh by a bomb 50 years ago were remembered by their families this week.

Statistics released by the Department of Health on emergency care waiting times show that the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) reported the shortest median waiting time for those who arrived in the Emergency Department (ED) until treatment in June, a...

This year’s Kesh Community Carnival saw festivalgoers attend and partake in a number of quirky events over the week, organised not only to provide fun and entertainment for the local community, but to help raise money for charity and local causes.

Angela Mulholland is a fabric enthusiast with a passion for creativity, sewing and barge cruising.

Extern is advertising for a new Chief Executive following the abrupt resignation of the previous post-holder last month.

A fabulous afternoon was had at Carrybridge last Saturday where the West Islanders hosted a day of heritage activities and traditional cot racing – the first on this part of the lough since the 1800s.

THERE was a fun and jovial atmosphere in Enniskillen last Friday night (August 19) as huge crowds came out to watch the popular charity vintage vehicle parade organised by the Erne Vintage Car Club – the town’s first major such run since before t...

‘Ridley’, a new drama series starring Enniskillen’s own Adrian Dunbar, is set to air at 8pm this Sunday, August 28, on ITV.

This Saturday I will be part of a group of 12 good men and true who will try to recreate a photograph that we posed for 50 years ago.

Westminster has committed to delivering a £400 energy bill support scheme to people in Northern Ireland, Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said.

The PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and the RNLI worked together to rescue a cow that had become stuck in the mud by its back legs and was mostly submerged on the banks of Upper Lough Erne close to Bellanaleck.

Fermanagh postal workers were among the thousands of workers on the picket lines as thousands of postal workers began their strike today (Friday).

More disclosures have emerged around issues at the Extern-operated Roscor Youth Village, with the latest involving a staff member bringing his collection of knives into the facility – a move which was defended by an Extern spokesperson as “essent...

During his time in Enniskillen last Thursday, August 18, Health Minister Robin Swann visited the new permanent premises of local cancer support charity SWELL (Supported We Live Life) based at No. 26, Cross Street.

Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have agreed to explore the potential of acquiring a specialised machine for the Western Division in an effort to address the continuing problem of potholes.

Having previously been refused bail due to a risk of reoffending, a County Tyrone man who became one of the first to be charged under the new Protection from Stalking Act Northern Ireland 2022, has been released from custody on strict conditions.

One of Boho’s most popular residents will be remembered this weekend as friends, family and colleagues take on the challenge of walking Cuilcagh Mountain in his memory to raise funds for Northern Ireland Air Ambulance (NIAA).

The number of deaths recorded as related to Covid-19 have fallen in recent weeks across Northern Ireland; however, Covid-19-related deaths are still continuing.

Students across the district received their GCSE results today (Thursday, August 25), which were determined by public examinations for the first time since the pandemic started.

Enniskillen native Emily Tracey is currently treading the boards at Edinburgh Festival Fringe as she performs as part of the cast of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s (RCS) production of ‘Little Women’.

This week, The Impartial Reporter asked Fermanagh and Omagh District Council if it is actively seeking to host national and international events in the Fermanagh area, and if so, what is its strategy?

Daniel Verner, a metal detectorist from Ballinamallard, is to be featured on a new TV show celebrating his hobby of treasure hunting, which airs tomorrow night (Friday, August 26) at 9pm.

Mcdonald's Monopoly is set to return on Wednesday September 7, 2022 with the fast food chain revealing a full list of prizes.

A 50-year-old man has appeared in court on charges of harassment and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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Families who miss the upcoming deadline will see their benefit payments stopped automatically.

The Consumer Council is advising postal consumers to plan ahead for Royal Mail strike action which is expected to take place this Friday, August 26; Wednesday, August 31; Thursday, September 8, and Friday, September 9.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.

Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Victor Alfred Beatty, late of Trillick Road, Ballinamallard, passed away peacefully on August 1 at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen.

WHAT’S got 16 legs and funks harder than the lovechild of James Brown and Donna Summer?

A man who shouted verbal abuse at police officers and caused disorderly behaviour in a residential area in Irvinestown has been fined.

Local company Balcas has been looking to their roots as they this week mark 60 years as a limited company.

Members of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) in the North will be balloted for strike action next month.

Ireland’s great classical pianist, John O’Conor, will be performing at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Thursday, September 1 at 8pm. The concert is being presented by Music in Fermanagh and will be the first live performance of their 2022/...

The cost of living payment will start to be paid out in September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said.

Report: Brian Donaldson

Summer pruning workshops organised by the National Trust at Florence Court took place last Thursday, with 27 people attending.

Beltex breeder, Gary Beacom from Fivemiletown, was in the news at the Beltex Sheep Society’s Premier Sale at Harrison and Hetherington’s Borderway Mart, Carlisle on Thursday and Friday last week, where ram lamb and shearling ram averages both rea...

The occurrence of sheep scab has become a much more common problem on farms in recent years, says David McClure, Policy Officer with the UFU.

Tributes have been paid to the late mother and grandmother Maureen West - a long-time member of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) who was held in the "highest esteem by everyone in the local community".