Impartial Reporter

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:47:16 +0100
Southern HSC Trust board's support for "reset plan"
Notes to editors: I am planning to post several articles to do with the August 27 Southern HSC Trust board meeting focusing on the Trust Financial Plan 2026/27.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:48:02 +0100
Man arrested after police called to Omagh street fight
A man has been arrested after an assault in Omagh on Thursday.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:22:28 +0100
Fermanagh pub named best in Northern Ireland
A family-run Lisbellaw pub has been named the best in Northern Ireland by CAMRA and is now in the running to be crowned the best pub in the UK.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:17 +0100
Fermanagh attraction named Northern Ireland's best beauty spot
Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves have been named the best beauty spot in Northern Ireland for an autumn getaway, finishing ahead of the world-famous Giant’s Causeway in a new all-Ireland ranking.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Leitrim businessman buys former Fermanagh school with big plans
A Leitrim businessman has bought an iconic Fermanagh school and is determined to breathe new life into it.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100
‘When Mum left us, the sky lit up’: Pamela remembered in moving tribute
A woman who brought light to every room and left a lasting impression on all who knew her has been remembered in a heartfelt tribute.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:13:27 +0100
Parents plan protest at primary school over decision to scrap on-site kitchen
A protest will be held outside St Joseph’s Primary School in Donagh when it reopens next week.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The Fermanagh woman proving one person’s rubbish can be another’s treasure
There was a time when very little went to waste.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
GAA Allianz row deepens as Fermanagh campaigner launches fresh attack
The GAA is split over its on-going association with giant insurer Allianz and its alleged links to the Israel and the war in Gaza.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Belcoo brother’s emotional memorial to young farmer killed in landmine explosion
“He shouldn’t be forgotten and I had to fight hard to get the monument up.”

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:48:21 +0100
Southern Trust unveils ambitious cost-saving plan to save £42.4m in 2026/27
Notes to editors: I am planning to post several articles to do with the August 27 Southern HSC Trust board meeting focusing on the Trust Financial Plan 2026/27.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:32:03 +0100
Neurodivergent camps and 50+ scheme
Mid Ulster councillors have welcomed the fact that the local authority has been successful in sourcing £3,650 from the Northern Healthy Lifestyle Partnership (NHLP) towards a ‘50+ Move, Eat & Thrive’ scheme.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:22:40 +0100
Police probe after cars damaged in Enniskillen
Police are appealing for information following reports of damage caused to vehicles in the Derrin Park area of Enniskillen.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:14:21 +0100
Newtownbutler man accused of committing sex act in front of children refused bail
A Newtownbutler man who is charged with committing an act outraging public decency had a bail application put back at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:04:18 +0100
Legendary Northern Ireland showband to perform in Fermanagh next month
One of Northern Ireland’s best-known entertainment acts is set to return to Enniskillen next month when Clubsound takes to the stage at the Ardhowen Theatre.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:47:16 +0100
Man faces trial on strangulation, threats to kill and domestic abuse charges
A Brookeborough man, who is accused of non-fatal strangulation, threats to kill, domestic abuse offence and criminal damage will be tried on indictment in Dungannon Crown Court on September 21.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:35:19 +0100
Enniskillen man facing assault and strangulation charges against four people
An Enniskillen man who is facing non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, attempted criminal damage and using threatening and abusive behaviour charges will be tried on indictment next month, Enniskillen Magis...

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:33 +0100
Irvinestown pensioner bailed after sexual assault and false imprisonment charges
An Irvinestown man has appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:06 +0100
Community Champion Youth award will shine a light on 'positive contributions’
Young people who are making a difference in their local communities will be among those recognised at this year’s The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards, in association with Encirc.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:06:58 +0100
Anger over Education Authority decision to close primary school kitchen
A big crowd turned out at a public meeting in Donagh to raise concerns about the closure of a kitchen in St. Joseph’s Primary School.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:53:02 +0100
Fundraiser set up as brother of Fermanagh GAA boss fights for life
A fundraiser has been set up to support the family of the brother of Fermanagh GAA manager Declan Bonner.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:34:36 +0100
Fermanagh-born member of new K-Pop group tipped for big things
A member of a new K-Pop group tipped for big things spent her early years in Fermanagh.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:14:41 +0100
'Changemakers' to gather in Enniskillen for 'powerful' human connection experience
International leaders, humanitarians, authors and entrepreneurs will gather at Lough Erne Resort next week for an event exploring the power of human connection and the difference one person can make.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:18:36 +0100
'Fantastic news' as 'bounty of barn owl chicks' discovered in Fermanagh
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of a “bounty of barn owl chicks” in Fermanagh.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:14:07 +0100
Fermanagh sporting legend completes 13-mile run for SWAH campaign
Veteran Belcoo athlete and one of Fermanagh’s most eclectic sportsmen, Tony McGourty is taking part in a 13-mile run in aid of a very worthy cause.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Victoria Johnston appointed new Editor of The Impartial Reporter
Newsquest Media Group has appointed Victoria Johnston as the next Editor of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:40 +0100
Teen bailed to Fermanagh address after suspected bomb making supplies discovered
Sixteen-year-old youth has appeared in court in relation to the discovery of explosive devices and other combat-related equipment in Omagh.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:12:43 +0100
'How Ciarán McMenamin's Skintown stirred memories of my teenage years'
It was such a happy coincidence that I was at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the same time as the Skintown world premiere last week.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:53:03 +0100
'Broken hearten' man who attacked speed camera van gets community sentence
A man who attacked a PSNI speed camera van, causing around £2,000 damage, was suffering from a “broken heart” after a relationship ended earlier that day, Dungannon Magistrates Court has heard.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:54:05 +0100
Fr Brian D'Arcy pays tribute to Dolly Parton saying 'There will never be another'
FR. BRIAN D’Arcy has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, recalling his meetings and interviews with the country music legend and describing her as an “authentic” woman who became an icon of strength and independence.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:32:33 +0100
Lakeview Lancelot matches Beltex record with 65,000gns sale
Lakeview Lancelot ET matches Beltex breed sale record at Carlisle’s Borderway Mart, selling for 65,000 guineas. Supreme champion at Beltex Sheep Society event.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:27:17 +0100
Farmers urged to sign up for new £60m bovine genetics scheme
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has urged dairy and suckler beef farmers across Northern Ireland to sign up to a new scheme aimed at improving the genetic efficiency and sustainability of the region’s cattle herds.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh Fringe show 'Non-Human Animal' asks why moving on seems impossible
Non-Human Animal

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:48:08 +0100
Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:48:38 +0100
M&S shoppers can get £10 back this Bank Holiday - here's how to get yours
M&S Sparks members can earn £10 in their wallet this Bank Holiday weekend when they spend £50 on fashion. Here's how to get the reward.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:19 +0100
Teen among two arrested after woman threatened at knife-point in Dungannon
Two people have been arrested after a woman was threatened at knife point in Dungannon on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:12 +0100
Lord Elliott welcomes High Court ‘vindication’ in Drumcree parade case
Ulster Unionist Party Chair Lord Tom Elliott has welcomed a High Court judgment quashing a Parades Commission determination relating to the long-running Drumcree parading dispute.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:47 +0100
Irvinestown man accused of stalking barred from town as part of bail conditions
An Irvinestown man who is accused of stalking a female had his case put back to September 2 at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:49 +0100
Three men arrested during probe into mosque on bonfire in Tyrone village
Three men have been arrested as part of investigations into a display placed on a bonfire in Moygashel last month.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:11 +0100
Gardaí in renewed appeal for missing Monaghan 13-year-old last seen 11 days ago
Gardaí in Monaghan have renewed their appeal for information to help locate 13-year-old Ella Rose Mooney, who has been reported missing from Emyvale, Co Monaghan.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:50:30 +0100
‘Fermanagh must not be forgotten’ – SOAS message in letter to new Health Minister
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has urged new Health Minister Robbie Butler to restore emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital, saying people in Fermanagh are being “ignored”.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:36:12 +0100
Farmers urged to stop ‘kicking the can down the road’ on wills and succession
FARMERS can be notoriously private individuals and almost lock up when it comes to serious talks with family members about things like wills, succession, funerals and health.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:17:39 +0100
Virginia Show celebrates agriculture, community and the future of rural Ireland
The 83rd annual Virginia Show has been hailed a major success following a day of celebration showcasing agriculture, rural life, enterprise and community in Co. Cavan.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
‘There should be a lot more of us’: How Samantha champions women in agriculture
If you want a job done, just ask a busy young female farmer.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:16:51 +0100
Lisa McHugh and Nathan Carter pay tribute to 'Queen of Country', Dolly Parton
Fermanagh’s country music stars have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the death of the legendary singer and songwriter at the age of 80.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:11:08 +0100
Jolene singer Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family has confirmed
Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:53 +0100
16-year-old charged with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances
Detectives have charged a 16-year-old male with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances and possession of prohibited weapons following a search at a house in Omagh on Monday, August 24.The teenager is expected to appear at Dungannon Magist...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:29:48 +0100
Graham Menswear bets on Enniskillen high street with £400K investment
Graham Menswear has officially opened the doors to its new store in Enniskillen’s historic Armstrong and Kingston Building following a £400,000 investment in the transformation of the premises.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:02:38 +0100
Former Council chief ordered deletion of Arlene Foster email over leak concerns
A former council chief ordered the deletion of an email to former first minister Arlene Foster to protect Ms Foster’s private email address, Ballymena Magistrates’ Court has heard.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:05 +0100
Strong demand drives cattle trade at Clogher as quality heifers hit £471 per 100kg
A strong entry of 886 cattle met a steady and competitive trade at Clogher Mart on Saturday, August 22, with firm demand evident across all sections of the sale.

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