Impartial Reporter

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
How legendary ‘Wee Joe’ Mahon put Irvinestown on the map
Joe Mahon is Irvinestown’s best-known ambassador and greatest PR man, well-known for thinking up all sorts of wacky ways to make sure the town he loves so well is in the public eye.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Fivemiletown couple donate hundreds to help AANI charity
Well done to Harold and Joan Williamson, from Fivemiletown (pictured here with their son, Lyle), who I see made a very generous donation to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI) a wee while back.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Gardaí investigation after person goes missing near Border
Gardaí have been carrying out investigations into a report of a missing person, which occurred on Sunday, March 24. The missing person was found 'safe and well' on Monday.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:32:20 +0000
Fermanagh newspaper named UK Weekly Newspaper of the Year
The Impartial Reporter has been named UK Weekly Newspaper of the Year 2024 at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Local man named as one of Northern Ireland’s 30 under 30
Matthew McCabe, general manager of the Firehouse Bar and Grill was named as one of Northern Ireland's 30 under 30.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:48:00 +0000
Fermanagh lorry driver arrested in west Cork cocaine seizure
A FERMANAGH lorry driver is one of the ten men who have been arrested as part of a Gardaí operation into a European-South American cocaine smuggling pipeline.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:35:00 +0000
Stunning church conversion property for sale in Fermanagh
A church converted into a four-bedroom home has entered the property market in County Fermanagh.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:00:07 +0000
Enniskillen: 'Erratic' driver arrested in rush hour traffic
POLICE have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of driving while unfit in Enniskillen this morning (Tuesday, March 26).

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:13:44 +0000
Three arrested as part of attempted murder investigation
Three men have been arrested as part of the investigation into the attempted murder of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell last year.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:13:50 +0000
Poster excluding Enniskillen hospital withdrawn from use
A poster used at a careers event in Scotland which did not include South West Acute Hospital has been withdrawn from use.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:47:00 +0000
Fermanagh: Diocese quashes rumours on local church closure
There are no plans for St. Lasir’s Church, Wheathill close, despite local speculation, it has been confirmed.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:14:41 +0000
Charlie Lawson: Fermanagh actor opens up about late father
Charlie Lawson, who famously played Jim McDonald on Corrie, has opened up about his family’s wartime history.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:37:00 +0000
Officers to return to scene of fatal road traffic collision
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred in the Boa Island Road area of Belleek on Monday 19th February, are to return to the scene tomorrow, We...

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Borderline Players bring Easter pantomime to Termon
Babes in the Wood will light up the Termon Complex this April.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
One-day leadership boost for community sector leaders
A leadership training session in Fermanagh and Omagh was recently held to boost the community and voluntary sector.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:08:00 +0000
Where kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term
Find out where kids can eat for free or £1 during the Easter half term, including Asda, Sainsbury's, Ikea, Subway and more.

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:07:13 +0000
Easter chocolates hit by 12.6% price rise and shrinkflation
Easter chocolates have seen a 12.6% price increase in the past year, while also being impacted by shrinkflation, according to Which? - see the worst affected.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:25:00 +0000
Fermanagh choir to enchant with concert next month
Local choir Caritas are gearing up to perform in the Ardhowen Theatre next month.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:44:14 +0000
Missing person found near Fermanagh Border
A missing person has been found close to the County Fermanagh Border after a search by Gardaí.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh beekeepers looking to the promise of spring
February, often the most dreary of months, has passed, leaving the promise of spring as the crocuses, daffodils, dwarf irises, daphne, camellia and other early flowering shrubs are attracting any hardy insect pollinators with their scent and colour a...

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:44:01 +0000
Try something different this Easter with the Hare Trail
Wondering what to do with the kids over the Easter? The Organic Centre in Rossinver, Leitrim has something extra special for all the family to enjoy.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000
Electric vehicle hub begins in Blacklion, more to come
The installation of a charging point for electric vehicles in Blacklion is set to start this week.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Lakeland Dairies wins for healthier ice cream innovation
A cross-border dairy co-operative has scooped a prestigious accolade at the 2024 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:06:41 +0000
NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand abuse in all its forms and how to ask for help.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:50:11 +0000
When do clocks go forward UK? Date clocks change in 2024
Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:02:04 +0000
Fermanagh GAA club pay tribute to 'beloved clubman'
There has been widespread shock and sadness following the sudden death of Tony Cannon.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Young farming students have been presented with awards
Students from across Ireland gathered for the annual Harper Ireland Club dinner in Shropshire where a number of awards were made to recognise achievements during the past year.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Healthcare Heroes: SWAH hospital worker discusses her work
CONTINUING our series focusing on healthcare heroes, we talked to another member of staff working at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Farmers told how healthy soils drive forage production
Grassland farmers need to adopt a climate-smart approach to drive production – that was the message from the Germinal Seeds Technical Day recently. The sixth-generation family company with headquarters in Belfast is a pioneer business at the heart ...

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Woman raised thousands of pounds with charity walk
Fair play to Heather Elliott, who completed a charity 100-mile walk in February in aid of Cancer Research UK, and raised a hefty £2,815 with online and sponsorship donations – well done, Heather!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Sir John Lavery's painting of Lough Derg pilgrims on show
The Irish National Pilgrimage at Lough Derg, painted in Summer, 1929, is one of the works featured in an new exhibition at the Ulster Museum focusing on key locations in the art and life of Sir John Lavery.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:37:35 +0000
Crater-sized pothole in Fermanagh leaves drivers 'shaking'
This is the crater-sized pothole that left one Fermanagh family “shaking” after they hit it earlier today (Saturday).

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
‘Margaret Gallagher’ - a poem by reader James Gallagher
Margaret Gallagher

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:16:00 +0000
Council holds business breakfast
A number of local businesses from the food and beverage sector attended the third in a series of Business Breakfasts hosted by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Thomas O’Reilly, on Monday 19 February 2024.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Photos of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Derrygonnelly.
Today, we share some of the people, colour and feeling of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Derrygonnelly, as featured in this week's Impartial Reporter.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Photos of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Swanlinbar.
Today, we share some of the people, colour and feeling of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Blacklion, as featured in this week's Impartial Reporter.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Focus on Kinawley man Frank McManus's life in politics, law and sport
Frank McManus is both a political and legal legend. He has come through some turbulent times, but has stayed steadfast in sunshine and shadow and never lost the common touch. And he has also led a rich and varied life.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Photos of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Ballyshannon.
Today, we share some of the people, colour and feeling of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Blacklion, as featured in this week's Impartial Reporter.

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:06:00 +0000
Owen elected to youth parliament in uncontested vote
Aspiring politican Owen elected to youth parliament in uncontested vote

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:16:00 +0000
Royal Mint rarest coins as 50p sells for £186 on eBay
We are all being encouraged to check our change for a rare 50p coin after one sold on eBay for more than £250 this week.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:02:38 +0000
Kate Middleton confirms cancer diagnosis in Royal statement
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh residents waiting weeks for MOT tests
Fermanagh residents are waiting weeks and months for MOT appointments according to MLA Deborah Erskine. Mrs. Eskine was speaking on BBC’s The View in her role as Chair of the Infrastructure Committee about the backlog in MOT testing across Northern...

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:15:24 +0000
Kelly Marie Lynch was 'loved more than she will ever know'
In a moving funeral service, the family of Kelly Marie Lynch and the community of Lisnaskea came to say a final and sad farewell to the beloved young woman

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:35:00 +0000
Almost half of BT staff ‘opt for voluntary exit’
BETWEEN 120 and 150 people have signed up to a Voluntary Paid Leavers (VPL) scheme offered by BT, The Impartial Reporter understands.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:31:00 +0000
Mum battling leukaemia hoping for stem cell at Fintona drive
A FINTONA mum-of-two is hoping that a local stem-cell donor drive will help her find a match to beat blood cancer.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:11:00 +0000
Tyrone Irish language group going from strength to strength
Trillick Arts and Culture Society are helping to grow a thriving environment for people to learn Irish and embrace the language

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:44:00 +0000
Lisnarick: Where old meets new and the past meets progress
LISNARICK, at first glance, appears to be a village steeped in modern day living. Contemporary houses, a modern restaurant and a new filling station immediately meet the eye; but upon closer inspection, nods to a rich heritage also come into focus.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:14:34 +0000
How high did British state collusion go asks Bernadette McAliskey
Columnist Bernadette McAliskey raises questions of collusion and looks back at attempts on her life.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Photos of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Blacklion.
Today, we share some of the people, colour and feeling of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Blacklion, as featured in this week's Impartial Reporter.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Derrygonnelly's Karl Kirkpatrick aims for Country music fame
A Derrygonnelly farmer is vying to become Ireland’s next Country Music star on the new series of Glór Tíre.

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