Impartial Reporter

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0100
Rosslea man facing SOPO breach charge has case put back to agree witnesses
A Rosslea man who is facing a breach of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order had his case put back to September 21, to agree witnesses, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:18:51 +0100
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP says Irish Unity is now “firmly on the table”
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen has said the conversation around Irish Unity is now “firmly on the table” across the island of Ireland and increasingly beyond these shores.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:21:53 +0100
Unite calls for investigation into alleged agency workers at Fermanagh site
Unite has called on the Department for the Economy to investigate the alleged use of agency workers at Pilgrim’s Europe Enniskillen factory during ongoing strike action.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:32:37 +0100
Plans lodged for new MRI facility at Enniskillen site
Plans have been lodged for a new relocatable modular MRI unit at a healthcare site on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:08:42 +0100
Cancer Focus calls for urgent action as demand for services grow
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is calling for urgent action to improve cancer services, with the charity highlighting the demand for accessible support in rural communities through its Fermanagh centre.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:02 +0100
Brookeborough man warned he is on his last chance to engage with Probation
Brookeborough man David William Kerr receives a final warning to engage with Probation at Enniskillen Magistrates after admitting assault on February 6.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:40:35 +0100
£7,500 raised as Olivia celebrates her first birthday
More than £7,500 has been raised for two charities supporting a Fermanagh family whose daughter spent the first weeks of her life receiving specialist care.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:30:58 +0100
From Brian Friel to Dana: Ardhowen celebrates 40 years
The Ardhowen Theatre has marked its 40th anniversary with a special celebration bringing together performers, staff, volunteers and patrons who have helped shape the Enniskillen venue over four decades.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:18:46 +0100
Car fire in Enniskillen treated by PSNI as deliberate
Police are appealing for information following a car fire in Enniskillen which is being treated as deliberate ignition.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:44:14 +0100
Armstrong urges caution over A4 announcement - 'the people of Fermanagh deserve more'
Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong has called for “certainty” over the delivery of the A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:48 +0100
Driver nearly three times over alcohol limit banned for six months
Harvey Smith, 54, was convicted of being drunk in charge of a vehicle in Enniskillen after recording 234mcg of alcohol. Fined £265 and banned six months.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:02:21 +0100
Fermanagh blackmail trial stalled after accused absconds while on bail
A trial relating to an alleged blackmail plot which has been in the court system since 2019 remains stymied, as one of the four accused has absconded while on bail.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:55:35 +0100
Tyrone man accused of hijacking bus at knifepoint and hitting vehicles
County Tyrone man Daniel Diver appears in court accused of hijacking a Translink bus at knifepoint, dangerous driving and striking vehicles during a PSNI pursuit.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:05:23 +0100
Family of RUC officer killed near Lisnaskea to receive award
The family of a former RUC officer who died while on duty near Lisnaskea more than 46 years ago is to receive an Elizabeth Emblem recognising his service.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:40:10 +0100
‘Illogical’ plan to move Cavanaleck voters to Ballinamallard
Cavanaleck voters could be required to travel to Ballinamallard to cast their votes in next May’s elections under proposals described as “ill-informed and illogical” by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair Cllr Debbie Coyle.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:31:49 +0100
'Remarkable' - man who rescued person from Lough Erne recognised
A Fermanagh man who saved a man from drowning in Upper Lough Erne has been recognised with a Royal Humane Society Award.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:22:28 +0100
Former SDLP branch chair to stand for UUP in Clogher Valley
Former SDLP branch chair Ciara Dempsey selected as Ulster Unionist Party candidate for Clogher Valley on Mid Ulster District Council, as Meta Graham stands down.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:18:23 +0100
Sheep farming at a crossroads as age, health and costs shape the future
For John McGovern of Florencecourt, a trip to Enniskillen mart is about more than buying and selling sheep.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:51:38 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre announces packed schedule including Elvis and Springsteen tributes
Ardhowen Theatre has announced a packed schedule of events for the coming weeks.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:17:33 +0100
Man charged over bus hijacking and A5 police pursuit
A 39-year-old man has been charged following the hijacking of a bus in Omagh on Saturday afternoon.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:25:49 +0100
Suspected drink driver arrested after van ends up in ditch
A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs after a van left the road and ended up in a ditch in Mid Ulster

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:17:39 +0100
Rural communities urged to stay alert as online fraud and scams continue
People living in rural communities and those working within the agricultural sector are being urged to remain vigilant against online scams and fraud, amid concerns that criminals are targeting victims through a variety of schemes.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:11:22 +0100
Cost of damage to life-saving water rescue equipment revealed
Police and Council Representatives have highlighted the significant financial and public safety impact of ongoing vandalism to life-saving water rescue equipment across the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:58:25 +0100
Vehicle found overturned on Enniskillen Road
A driver has been arrested in the Enniskillen area on suspicion of a number of road traffic offences, including driving with excess alcohol

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:01:51 +0100
Man arrested after hijacked bus pursued from Omagh to Strabane
A man has been arrested after a bus was hijacked in Omagh before a police pursuit along the A5 ended in Strabane this afternoon (Saturday).

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:37:26 +0100
Butler says Trump ‘doesn’t get a vote’ on Irish unity
UUP MLA Robbie Butler has said US President Donald Trump “doesn't get a vote in Northern Ireland” following his comments backing a united Ireland.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:28:15 +0100
Dungannon teen refused bail after threats to kill teachers, family and friends
A teenager has appeared before a special court following a mental health crisis in school which was the culmination of a pattern of deteriorating behaviour.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:07:08 +0100
DUP MLA calls for no-confidence motion over 51 cattle slaughter
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA, Deborah Erskine, has called on fellow MLAs to support a motion of no confidence in Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir MLA following the slaughter of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown. 

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:03:59 +0100
Education Authority agrees fresh cost assessment over St Joseph's kitchen closure
A fresh cost assessment of a previously proposed three-school model has been agreed following a meeting between the Education Authority and local representatives in Donagh.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:58:11 +0100
Bellanaleck café to open in historic building in October
A café in Bellanaleck is to open next month in an historic building in the village.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:27:49 +0100
‘More police needed’ as rural crime concerns grow 
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader and Agriculture Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has called for greater investment in rural policing, warning that families and farming communities across Northern Ireland are increasingly feeling the impact of a police ...

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Archive - Fermanagh men caught up in the 9/11 attacks share their experiences
As part of our popular archive section, we have republished a report from the September 13, 2001 edition of The Impartial Reporter which dealt with the local people who were caught up in the United States of America as part of the September 11 terror...

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:37:32 +0100
Cullen welcomes ‘long overdue’ trousers change and praises local schoolgirls
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has welcomed new guidance requiring schools across Northern Ireland to give girls the option of wearing trousers.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:40 +0100
747-piece jigsaw celebrating Erne East heritage to be unveiled in Lisnaskea
A unique jigsaw project delivered by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council culminates in 'Many piece, One Place' Erne East Townlands Jigsaw Project comes to a conclusion next Friday in Lisnaskea Castle Park Centre.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:41:30 +0100
Fermanagh schoolgirls’ campaign pays off as trousers rule announced
Girls across Northern Ireland are to be guaranteed the option of wearing trousers to school under new guidance issued by Education Minister Paul Givan.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:05:07 +0100
Belfast man refuses legal representation
A Belfast man has refused legal representation after he appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on a raft of motoring charges in Enniskillen.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:02:44 +0100
Enniskillen student Ellie crowned NI’s top travel student
An Enniskillen student has been crowned Northern Ireland’s top travel student after coming out on top in a province-wide competition.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:31:03 +0100
Fermanagh farmers join forces to help red-listed barn owl
Farmers and Men’s Shed members from across Fermanagh, Cavan and Leitrim are joining forces in a new cross-border project aimed at giving the barn owl a brighter future.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:07:09 +0100
English-Irish street signs vandalism still ongoing
Councillor John McNamee has been informed that costs have been recovered following an incident where a bilingual English-Irish street sign had been damaged.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:46:24 +0100
Seven developments approved for English-Irish street signs as demand remains high
Demand for English-Irish street signs remains as high as ever, with seven new streets/residential developments approved for such provision.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0100
What is the Ulster-Scots for “Northland Village”?
Northland Village, in Dungannon, is about to make history in Mid Ulster as the first-ever area within the district to be provided with street signage in both English and Ulster-Scots, however there remains a hurdle – sourcing a suitably-qualified U...

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:12:44 +0100
Police officer cleared after sexual assault allegation during Fermanagh search
Fermanagh police officer cleared of sexual assault allegation after Police Ombudsman investigation finds insufficient evidence for prosecution or misconduct action.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:01:32 +0100
Major boost for A4 Enniskillen bypass as contract process advances
The long-awaited A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass has moved a significant step closer to construction, with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins confirming that officials have been instructed to proceed towards awarding the contract.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:50:37 +0100
All aboard for a journey through Belcoo’s railway past
Railway enthusiasts and local history fans are being invited to step back in time this weekend for an afternoon celebrating the history of the former Belcoo and Blacklion Railway Station.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
From a birthday microphone to major gaming roles for Irvinestown voice actor
It all started with a dream in their bedroom in Irvinestown, and now Chloe Eves is living it out in studios in London and America.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
‘Let the old people alone’: anger over Lisnaskea break-ins
Drumhaw Day Centre near Lisnaskea has been targeted nine times since June 2023, with vandalism and heating-oil theft disrupting vital support for older people.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Tunnel vision on Drumcree risks return to a dark past
Have you ever heard the story of Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:46:34 +0100
Big names lined up for Ballyshannon’s Allingham Festival
Ballyshannon will host five days of music, literature, film, drama and storytelling when the Allingham Arts Festival returns from November 4 to 8.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:40:31 +0100
Plain packaging recommended for tobacco and vapes
Mid Ulster District Council officers have responded to a ‘Tobacco and Vapes’ public consultation on packaging, with a clear recommendation that all tobacco products, including vapes, should be sold in plain packaging.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:37:46 +0100
Enforcing healthy-eating policies within current budget seen as unrealistic
Mid Ulster District Council has welcomed the fact that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking ways to restrict promotions on products that are high in fat, sugar and salt, however the local authority has made it clear that it is not in a position...

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