Impartial Reporter
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0100Tom Elliot: Shameful sectarian hate crimes should be confined to the past
What a sad spectacle at the weekend to see the damage, being treated by the PSNI as a sectarian motivated hate crime, to Galloon Parish Church in Newtownbutler.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100The Killyhevlin turns 50: A family legacy that helped shape Fermanagh tourism
For half a century, the silhouette of the Killyhevlin Hotel has stood as a bastion of hospitality and a landmark of resilience on the verdant shores of Lough Erne.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0100Gillview Ranger sets new Simmental record at Dungannon sale
Records were broken at the British Simmental Cattle Society’s Sale at Dungannon Farmers Mart on Friday, March 27 when local breeder Ryan Gilmour sold Gillview Ranger for 10,000gns.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100How global politics is driving Fermanagh's fuel prices
Drivers in Fermanagh are keeping a close eye on the pumps, following the announcement of a conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for around 20 per cent of the ...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100Historic Fermanagh pub bought by The Tumbling Paddies star
The frontman of The Tumbling Paddies is the new owner of Blake’s Bar in Derrylin.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100Bright houses and warm hellos - why people love life in Kesh
In Kesh, it doesn't take long to get a sense of the place.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:41:47 +0100Barrister questions if ‘identical’ victim impact statement is AI-generated
An investigation is to be carried out after a barrister acting for a man due to be sentenced for domestic abuse offences noted the Victim Impact Statement was "almost identical" to one previously supplied in a different case, with no connection to th...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:27:23 +0100Appeal to help find teenage girl missing from Ballyconnell County Cavan
Gardaí are appealing for help to find a 16-year-old girl who has been missing from Ballyconnell in County Cavan since Easter Sunday.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:38:49 +0100Police probe after items stolen from car at Fermanagh beauty spot
An investigation has been launched after a vehicle was stole in Fermanagh on Monday.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:46 +0100Farmer faces animal ban if convicted of cattle welfare charges
A farmer from Fivemiletown is facing a catalogue of animal welfare charges over an alleged two-year period.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100Paul Breen - In an increasingly volatile world, anything seems possible
These days, anything seems possible. In a world where the improbable increasingly feels routine, I can almost imagine a future news story in which my wee hometown village of Brookeborough finds itself at the centre of global attention.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100Fermanagh GAA legends back call to end Allianz deal in letter to clubs
Some of Fermanagh’s finest GAA legends have signed their names in support of a letter which has been sent to all the clubs in the county calling for a response to the continued Allianz sponsorship of the GAA.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100Court delays leave alleged child sex abuse victim traumatised amid Barrister strike
A mother has spoken of the “torturous” impact of ongoing court delays on her traumatised child, as strike action by criminal barristers continues to disrupt serious cases across the justice system.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:01:03 +0100Review - Double bill balances raw Anxiety with riotous farce at the Ardhowen
In the great poem ‘The Love Song Of J Alfred Prufrock’ T S Eliot remarks how we “prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet”
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:15:27 +0100Heartfelt tributes pour in for young man after sudden passing
A wave of heartfelt tributes has been paid to Turlough (TJ) McNally following his sudden and untimely passing on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at the age of 24.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:33 +0100UFU renew call for complete reversal of IHT changes as they enter force
As inheritance tax changes announced in December come into force this week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union have renewed their call for the UK Government to fully reverse family farm tax proposals.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:55:57 +0100Maguiresbridge murder victims to be remembered on 'special memorial day' at GAA club
A day to remember the victims of a triple murder in Maguiresbridge last year will be held later this month.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:31:30 +0100SOAS publish letter to Mike Nesbitt as they continue SWAH surgery fight
The campaign group looking to bring Emergency General Surgery back to South West Acute Hospital have written to Mike Nesbitt urging him to commission a new service.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:30 +0100Irish state pathologist rejects report that found Kelly Lynch died by homicide
The findings of a private pathology report, which concluded that the death of a Fermanagh woman in a Monaghan canal was homicide, have been rejected by a new Irish state pathologist report.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:31:31 +0100New Fermanagh poultry unit could house up to 16,000 birds
A planning application has been submitted for a new large-scale free-range poultry unit on farmland near Brookeborough in Co. Fermanagh, with proposals set to house up to 16,000 laying hens alongside associated agricultural infrastructure.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:50:52 +0100Gardaí investigate sudden death of woman in Cavan apartment
Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive at a property in Cavan.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:25:18 +0100Timmy Mallett cycles through Fermanagh’s hidden heartlands
TV personality Timmy Mallett has been exploring the beauty and heritage of Co. Fermanagh, sharing colourful updates from his cycling journey through the county.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:20:09 +0100Man allegedly threatened shop staff with hammer during robbery in Enniskillen
A 32-year-old man has appeared before a special court sitting in relation to a number of offences alleged to have been committed during the robbery of a shop yesterday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:44:43 +0100Teen accused of blackmailing children back in court after bail breach
A teenager accused of multiple charges of blackmailing female children into providing indecent images and inciting sexual activity has appeared back in court for breaching bail conditions just one week after being charged.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:28:23 +0100Proposal for 'short term crisis accommodation' lodged in Ballinamallard
Plans have been lodged for a new supported living development in Ballinamallard, which could also provide short-term crisis accommodation.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:27:34 +0100SOAS to host public meeting in Lisnaskea this week
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) will hold a public meeting in Lisnaskea later this week.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:20:59 +0100EA 'making good progress' to restore access following cyber attack
The Education Authority (EA) have said they are "making good progress" to restore access to the C2k system following a cyber attack that impacted education facilities in schools across Northern Ireland.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:29:21 +0100Man due in court charged with possessing offensive weapon after Enniskillen robbery
A 32-year-old man is to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today after a robbery at a shop in Enniskillen on Monday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:27:35 +0100South West College achieves Autism NI Impact Award for Education
South West College has been awarded the Autism NI Impact Award for Education in recognition of its ongoing commitment to supporting autistic and neurodivergent students and staff and for creating a more inclusive learning and working environment.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:09:07 +0100Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Donegal
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the investigation into an attempted murder in Lifford, Co. Donegal.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:56:44 +0100'Sophisticated concealments' used to hide £6,000 of drugs
Police in Mid Ulster have seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £6,000 following a proactive operation over the Easter holiday period.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:09:14 +0100Families flock to Florence Court for annual Easter Monday fun
Fermanagh families gathered at Florence Court for the annual Easter Monday celebrations,
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:45:55 +0100Minister Muir publishes wildfire action plan for Northern Ireland
An action plan aimed at reducing the growing threat of wildfires across Northern Ireland has been published by DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:42:25 +0100The Fermanagh connection at the heart of new novel, About to Fall Apart
An acclaimed author has revealed how a deeply personal connection to Fermanagh inspired the setting of his latest novel, About to Fall Apart.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:34:23 +0100Family fun day brings joy to fills Enniskillen's Forthill Park
Forthill Park was alive with laughter and sunshine this Easter Monday as families gathered for the annual Picnic in the Park
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:33:52 +0100Enniskillen woman nominated for National Diversity Award
Shelley Cowan, a local businesswoman and disability advocate from Enniskillen, has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2026 in the Positive Role Model Award for Disability category, with her organisation, JustUs, also being nominated.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:05:22 +0100Fermanagh Fleadh fundraiser promises a trad marathon like no other
The Newtownbutler CCE branch is excited to host the Fermanagh Fleadh for the third consecutive year, taking place from 31 May to 7 June 2026. To help cover the rising costs of running the 55th County Fleadh, a fundraising event will be held in Ennisk...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:59:51 +0100Your night-by-night guide to the All-Ireland Amateur Drama Finals in Carrickmore
Excitement is building as the All-Ireland Confined Amateur Drama Finals return to the Patrician in Carrickmore, showcasing the best stage productions from amateur theatre groups across the island of Ireland
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:14 +0100Enniskillen woman goes viral as she shares her MS experience on TikTok
“It was quite literally the scariest thing I’ve ever done; but I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:02 +0100'Future lies in unity' - Murphy tells Fermanagh Easter commemoration
Sinn Féin held its main Fermanagh Easter commemoration in Rosslea on Easter Sunday.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:40:50 +0100Lisbellaw United and Just Us team up for stylish fundraiser in Fermanagh
A night of fashion and fundraising is set to take centre stage in Enniskillen later this month, as local organisations come together for a community showcase at the Killyhevlin Hotel.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:30:23 +0100Court told ‘Twelfth flasher’ will not rely on expert analysis in drug case
Lawyers for a woman nick-named the Twelfth Flasher after exposing her breast during a Twelfth Parade in Belfast, are “not relying” on a publicly funded expert report she insisted was obtained after contending the magic mushrooms she was seized wi...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:26:57 +0100Man attacked by two others using baseball bat during burglary near Dungannon
A police probe has been launched after an assault and burglary near Dungannon on Easter Sunday.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:42:08 +0100Woman in her 40s dies after Donegal crash involving lorry
A woman in her 40s has died after being involved in a road traffic collision in Letterkenny last week.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:55:36 +0100Local Catholic community hit out at 'senseless' Fermanagh church attack
The local Catholic community of Galloon Parish have issued a statement condemning an attack on a Church of Ireland Sunday School in Newtownbutler.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:52:42 +0100Sadness in Enniskillen after death of centenarian great-grandmother of 67
There is sadness in Enniskillen after the death of a centenarian this weekend.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:15:15 +0100Burglary and vandalism at Fermanagh church being treated as sectarian hate crime
Police are treating burglary and vandalism at a church in Newtownbutler as a sectarian hate crime.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:03:02 +0100Lisa McHugh issues health update as she continues recovery from latest hospital stay
Lisa McHugh has issued a health update as she continues her recovery from illness.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:42:42 +0100Storm Dave causes damage to roof of Tyrone cinema
Storm Dave has caused damage to the roof at the Omniplex cinema in Omagh.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:41:55 +0100Fermanagh Sunday School building targeted in 'vile' and 'sickening' attack
Politicians have called for action after a ‘sickening’ and ‘vile’ attack on a Sunday School building in Newtownbutler.