Impartial Reporter
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:03:37 +0000Warning to road users over icy conditions with temperatures to fall below freezing
Road users are being warned to take care with temperatures set to drop below freezing on Tuesday night.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:07:43 +0000'Move over John Lewis': School's Christmas advert praised for community spirit shown
A Christmas advert showing the importance of the community by Fivemiletown College has been heavily praised.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:21:17 +0000A relief on rates for Dungannon’s business could regenerate the town centre.
Stephen Mohan, who owns the Cuba Clothing store on Scotch Street says that business rates in the town are proving to be an obstacle for anyone to open a shop in Dungannon.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:25:12 +0000NI Assembly ‘finally drawing a line’ under RHI scheme
The Northern Ireland Assembly has approved an amendment to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme to reflect recent fuel-cost changes, as the Department for the Economy presses ahead with full closure legislation that MLAs say will “finally draw...
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:04:06 +0000Grave concerns about Woodlawn House staffing issues
WOODLAWN HOUSE HAS BEEN FACING SIGNIFICANT STAFFING PRESSURES FOR WELL OVER A YEAR, TO THE DETRIMENT OF SERVICE USERS AND CARERS
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:44:47 +0000Senior Trust figures apologise over ongoing staff shortage at care facility
SENIOR SOUTHERN HSC TRUST REPRESENTATIVES HAVE APOLOGISED OVER STAFF SHORTAGES AT WOODLAWN HOUSE
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:39:22 +0000Mid Ulster District Council asks NIEA to meet Killeeshil locals
MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL TO ASK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NI ENVIRONMENT AGENCY TO MEET KILLEESHIL RESIDENTS, WHO LIVE CLOSE TO SAWGRASS COMPOST FACTORY
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:21:03 +0000Western Trust accused of 'shirking responsibility' over SWAH services
Diana Armstrong MLA has accused the Western Trust of ‘shirking responsibility’ when it comes to emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:56:49 +0000Donegal-based company provide update on Enniskillen store opening
A Donegal-based company have given an update on their new store set to open in Enniskillen.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:46:11 +0000Testing ramped up after suspected case of bluetongue hits Northern Ireland
Testing has been ramped up after the first suspected Bluetongue case on the island of Ireland.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:22:08 +0000Crowds turn out for Lisnaskea Christmas lights switch on
Lisnaskea's Christmas lights were switched on in front of big crowds on Saturday afternoon.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:27:25 +0000Traffic-calming pleas for Tyrone turned down by Department
An Ulster Unionist representative has expressed disappointment at the Department for Infrastructure’s decision not to put in place traffic-calming measures to slow down speeding motorists at two local hot spots.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:08:05 +0000‘I can’t remember anything’: Drunk driver admits dangerous digger rampage
A thirty-nine-year-old man who narrowly avoided prison after taking a digger on a dangerous joyride openly told Enniskillen Magistrates Court he had drunk so much, he couldn’t remember anything about the incident.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:39:29 +0000Britain broke our education system a century ago — and we’re still paying the price
Who is to blame for our crazy Education system?
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:53:25 +0000Fermanagh woman puts suitcase under Christmas tree to raise awareness
A charity fundraiser is putting a suitcase and water container under her Christmas tree.
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:41:00 +0000From the Boatyard to the world - how Fermanagh's Joe became King of the Gins
Joe McGirr reflects on how his "labour of love" has risen to one of the leading suppliers of quality gins around the world
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +0000Classic Boatyard Gin recipes to start Christmas off with a bang
Courtesy of Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh's very own world leader in gins, some recipes for you to kickstart your Christmas party
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:31:00 +0000Author tells story of miners' strike four decades on
Activist, Richie Venton, says his book on the Miners' Strike of 1984/85 will tell the story of those who walked out from the pits to take on Margaret Thatcher
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:56:00 +0000Séamas Mac Annaidh, Carlo Gébler, and Gráinne Knox on what Christmas means to them
The Impartial Reporter has teamed up with three of Co. Fermanagh's top literary figures to give us their thoughts on what Christmas means to them
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +0000Top chef Neven Maguire dishes out Christmas recipes for that perfect Yuletide feast
Top chef Neven Maguire of the world-famous MacNean's House & Restaurant at Blacklion passes on his favourite recipes to make your Christmas dinner a resounding success
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +0000Lisbellaw pays tribute to the fallen with Remembrance Day service at the war memorial
Village of Lisbellaw pays tribute to the fallen in Church of Ireland and Presbyterian church Remembrance Day services
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000Motorbike racer Brown's juice deal is a Perfectly Pure road to success
Adam Brown teams up with South Tyrone juice company, Perfectly Pure, ahead of next year's British Supersport 600 season
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:04:00 +0000Joanna's Fresh Faces team are on hand to get you looking your best for Christmas
Joanna McEnhill who owns the Fresh Faces Aesthetics Clinic in Enniskillen reveals how good quality skincare is on Fermanagh's doorstep
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000Bigi Elite Coaching helping kids to enjoy football says Dungannon Swifts star
Dungannon Swifts midfielder, Gael Birgirimana speaks on how his football school, Bigi Elite Coaching, is making football enjoyable for kids
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:47:13 +0000Shock in community after two men die in crash between car and bus
Political representatives have expressed deep shock and sadness following a road traffic collision in Enniskillen on Friday evening that claimed the lives of two men.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:47:52 +0000Two dead following collision involving bus in Fermanagh
Two people have died following a crash involving a bus and a second vehicle in County Fermanagh, it is understood.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:40:26 +0000Road re-opens following ‘serious’ crash
The Derrylin Road has re-opened following a two-vehicle collision last night (Friday, November 28).
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:18:06 +0000The Range officially opens in Enniskillen as crowds pack out store
Crowds packed out The Range as it opened its doors in Enniskillen for the first time on Friday morning.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:11:27 +0000Road closed following two-vehicle collision
A Fermanagh road has been closed this evening following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Derrylin area.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:43:06 +0000Former teacher ordered to pay compensation to victim as he avoids jail
David Baxter, a former music teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting a pupil, who abandoned his appeal against conviction on the third day of a hearing at Omagh County Court, but walked free after the previously imposed prison service was reduce...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:28:42 +0000Former teacher withdraws sexual assault appeal midway through hearing
David Baxter, a former music teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting a pupil, has withdrawn his appeal against conviction halfway through the three-day hearing at Omagh County Court.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:34:51 +0000Festive tractor run to take place in Fivemiletown next month
A festive tractor run is set to take place this December.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:51 +0000Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +0000Council launches pre-market engagement for Lakeland Forum
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) has opened a pre-market engagement exercise ahead of a forthcoming tender for the design, supply, and maintenance of fitness equipment for the new Lakeland Forum.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:55:27 +0000LIVE: Health Committee meeting takes place at SWAH
The health committee is meeting at SWAH It will hear from SOAS and senior Western Trust officials.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:40:09 +0000Man returned for trial in case of attempted child sexual communication
A case involving alleged attempted child sexual communication has been returned for trial at the crown court.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:29:00 +0000Farming family commended for top Charolais breeding
The Boles family celebrated a double success at the recent Fermanagh County Show, with David Boles taking home both the CFFS Plaque for the best suckled bull calf and the W & C Scott Cup for the best overall suckled calf.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:58:00 +0000Bernadette McAliskey: Religious doctrine belongs in churches, not in schools
We will soon be in the ‘teeth of Christmas’! A strange local phrase, that! It is used to explain how near we getting to compulsory merriment and temporary amnesia about spending more money than we have got on things that nobody really needs.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:57:00 +0000Border filling stations ‘just surviving’ as drivers flock north for cheaper fuel
Filling stations in the Republic of Ireland near the Border are “just surviving” due to the price difference with Northern Ireland for petrol and diesel; with drivers saving £150 per year if filling up in Co. Fermanagh instead of Co. Donegal.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000Enniskillen singer launches final CD after 40 years on the road
For 40 years Oliver Quinn has travelled across the island of Ireland performing on the stage.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:04:00 +0000Irish unity referendum 'by end of decade', Sinn Féin leader tells meeting
The leader of Sinn Féin believes a referendum on Irish unity will take place “by the end of this decade”, and that it is the responsibility of both the British and Irish governments to plan for its impact on healthcare.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:02:00 +0000Tributes paid to 'kind, strong and generous' John 'Jack' McCourt
John ‘Jack’ McCourt (88) has been remembered as a man of ‘kindness, strength and generosity’ after he passed away on Tuesday, November 18.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000Western Trust and SOAS at impasse over meeting after failure to agree details
The Western Trust Health and Social Care Trust and Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) are at an impasse in their bid to arrange a meeting after being unable to agree on the terms of it.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000How Enniskillen traders are coping with changing demands and new challenges
Enniskillen town centre has developed a reputation over the years for its friendly family businesses, its popular cafés and its bakeries, but the town is at a crossroads with the new retail park opening outside of the centre.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:48:47 +0000SDLP leader hears local concerns at Enniskillen event
The leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) held a town hall discussion in Enniskillen tonight.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:22:00 +0000Turning the tables: Michael’s leap from factory floor to record store
From a machine operator at Balcas to owning his own record store. Michael Fallis speaks of making a living out of his hobby.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Village comes together as Belleek hosts Christmas tree festival
Schools, businesses and services from Belleek are coming together this Saturday at Belleek Parish Church to kickstart the village’s Christmas period.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:33:00 +0000McCullagh ‘shares concerns’ as ICO investigates Council’s destruction of documents
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Chief Executive has acknowledged “serious concerns” after it emerged that key dog-breeding records were destroyed on the same day the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ordered them to be preserved.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:22:50 +0000Council supports HSENI campaign to improve workplace health
Fermanagh and Omagh Council is supporting a campaign to improve workplace health.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Guckian: ‘Small beer’ remark may have been inappropriate
WHSCT Chief accepts ‘small beer’ remark may have been inappropriate but stops short of apology