Impartial Reporter

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:32:12 +0000
Growing concern for Monaghan teenager missing for two days
Gardai in Monaghan are appealing for help finding a teenager who has been missing for more than 48 hours.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:13:29 +0000
Gaels Against Genocide to host Fermanagh protest over Allianz links to Israel
A protest is to be held at Brewster Park on Sunday ahead of Fermanagh’s opening Alianz National League game against Wexford.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:17:55 +0000
Community in mourning after death of former boxing champion Gordon Ferris’ mum
The death of beloved great-great grandmother Doreen Ferris has been announced.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:36:48 +0000
The Tumbling Paddies to perform new single on The Late Late Show
The Tumbling Paddies will be performing on The Late Late Show on Friday night.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:50:34 +0000
Popular Enniskillen drive-thru restaurant to get a bold new look
KFC in Enniskillen, has submitted plans to update its exterior with a range of new signs and branding features, as the popular restaurant continues to operate under new ownership.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:31:52 +0000
Monaghan road closed after crash involving truck
A road in Monaghan has been closed after a single-vehicle road traffic collision.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:03:00 +0000
Lidl appeals for Fermanagh food and drink producers to supply shops
Lidl are appealing to food and drink producers in Fermanagh to help stock their shops by entering a competition.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:55:00 +0000
Prominent commercial premises hits the Enniskillen rental market
A prominent retail unit, which houses a number of retail businesses, has been brought to the rental market by a local estate agent.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:43:57 +0000
Community rallies for families hit by ABP Linden closure
Businesses, charities and financial organisations have moved quickly to support workers affected by the closure of ABP Linden’s Granville Packaging plant in Dungannon, which has put 338 jobs at risk.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:20:05 +0000
Number of drink or drug driving arrests in Fermanagh and Omagh rises by 123 percent
A total of 29 people were arrested in the Fermanagh and Omagh District for drink and/or drug driving between December 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:35:51 +0000
Sadness following passing of well-known Tyrone woman
Sadness is being felt across the communities of Omagh and Clanabogan following the passing of well-known woman, Lily McDermott.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:09:43 +0000
Established Enniskillen business goes on the market for £25,000
An established sewing and clothing repair business has gone up for sale in Enniskillen – and you could own it for just £25,000.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:18:41 +0000
Woman 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 +0000
Emergency 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 11:53:53 +0000
Enniskillen business announces promotion of new retail manager
An Enniskillen-based artisan grocery shop and food business has announced the promotion of a dedicated staff member, highlighting continued investment in its retail team.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:45:50 +0000
Lisnaskea photographer honoured at NI wedding awards
Adrian Morrison, a Lisnaskea-based wedding and freelance photographer, has received a noteworthy accolade at the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2026.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:33:19 +0000
Police probe reports of suspicious activity at rural houses
Police in Tyrone have issued a warning on suspicious activity in rural areas.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:49:49 +0000
Warm tributes at Mid Ulster Council to late DUP councillor Wills Robinson
Warm tributes were paid to the late Wills (William) Robinson at last Thursday’s (January 22) council meeting of Mid Ulster District Council. Mr. Robinson, who passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, was well known as a former DUP councillor ...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:39:54 +0000
PSNI appeal to road users as latest statistics around road deaths, arrests revealed
A senior officer with the PSNI is appealing to all road users and motorists to pay particular focus to road safety to reduce the number of people injured and killed in traffic collisions. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson made the appeal as prelimin...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:06:18 +0000
'Driving on an empty stomach': Council's excuse for skipping emergency talks
Despite the importance of contingency events, the councillor worried about missing lunch

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:15:00 +0000
How this high‑spec countryside home blends luxury with everyday living
Tucked away behind electronically-operated entrance gates, and reached by a quiet and private laneway, this beautifully appointed countryside residence offers the kind of space, privacy and quality that modern families increasingly seek — without s...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0000
Westville Hotel announces new Operations Manager after promotion of key staff member
The Westville Hotel has announced a promotion for one of a member of staff after winning their ‘Rising Star Award’ last year.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:06:29 +0000
Popular Donegal musician dies at the age of 90
Popular Donegal musician Frank ‘Francie’ Kelly has died at the age of 90.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:35:30 +0000
Fermanagh hotelier raises alarm over ‘flawed’ rates system
Michael Cadden, a Fermanagh hotelier and publican, has warned that the draft Reval 2026 valuations risk pushing large parts of the hospitality sector over a financial cliff edge.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:41:34 +0000
Tyrone musicians to run workshop and perform in Wextrad Weekend event
Tyrone musicians Michael Curran and James McCaffrey to perform and teach at Wextrad Weekend, Wexford’s new traditional and folk music festival, Ireland.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:57:36 +0000
Victims’ groups condemn ‘Troubles board game’ over fears of re-traumatising survivors
A ‘Troubles board game’ has been condemned by a victims group amid concerns it could re-traumatise survivors and minimise decades of suffering.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:20 +0000
Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'
Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:12:06 +0000
All 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 +0000
Some 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 +0000
Donegal 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 +0000
Closure 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 +0000
Primark 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 +0000
Jury 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 +0000
Pharmacy 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 +0000
Toddler 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 +0000
Stolen 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Bank 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 +0000
Disappointment 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 +0000
Councillor 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 +0000
Call 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 +0000
Is 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 +0000
Council 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 +0000
Concern 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 +0000
From 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 +0000
Why 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 +0000
Is '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 +0000
Thoughts 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 22:20:38 +0000
Donegal Country star David James brings live show to Enniskillen
Experience a night of Irish Country music as rising star David James makes his Ardhowen Theatre debut, joined by special guests and an all‑star band.

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