One of the many gems of good advice I have been given over time was not to look for conspiracy where incompetence provides the explanation.

We were already carrying too much. So we built something new, piece by fragile piece.

Farmers Emma and Rodney Balfour have completed a busy lambing period at Mullygarry Farm near Letterbreen, Co. Fermanagh, with the new arrivals now taking full advantage of the recent spring sunshine.

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is reminding producers that support is available through its Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) helpline.

There is, at present, a great deal of public conversation about domestic violence, about male violence against women, about coercion, control, and abuse behind closed doors. It is right that this conversation is happening. It is long overdue

“Should new powers or responsibilities be introduced, we will work with partners to implement them effectively and responsibly” - Detective Superintendent Brennan

Across Northern Ireland, official figures on violence against women are often drawn from a defined window - five years, sometimes less. But what about the deaths of women and children at the hands of violent men before that time?

A young woman who was a victim of serial stalker Philip O’Shea admits she is terrified of what will happen when he is released from prison.

"You’re a mess.”

It is a question that is often asked: “why didn’t you just leave him?”

It is almost 20 years since Ciara Dempsey was able to escape from an abusive relationship.

A domestic abuse survivor has bravely recounted the horrifying moment her ex-partner tried to strangle her, saying she believed she was going to die.

For many people, domestic abuse is about the physical side of it.

The killing of a woman and her two children with a legally held firearm in Maguiresbridge last year occurred as the Women's Resource and Development Agency (WRDA) was conducting research into the role of firearms in violence against women and girls.

St Michael’s College, Enniskillen, is seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Assistants (Special Needs) to join its team from September 2026.

The Impartial Reporter is thrilled to launch the 3rd annual Community Champion Awards 2026 in association with Encirc.

When I first began researching domestic abuse in 2020, 20 women had been killed in domestic homicides. Six years on, that number has risen by ten. Some of those women were known to police, others were not.

Naming It, Challenging It, Ending It: Why Misogyny Still Matters

There is a tendency in Northern Ireland to treat violence as though it exists in separate categories. Domestic abuse is discussed as a private issue within families, sectarianism as a legacy of political conflict, and racism as a more recent challeng...

There are stories in this week's newspaper that will stop you. There are lines that will sit heavily, moments that will linger long after the page is turned. Some readers may choose not to continue. That is understood

More than 800 crimes of violence against women and girls were recorded by police in the Fermanagh and Omagh district in the year until February 2026.

Funding has been announced for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School by Education Minister Paul Givan.

A large crowd gathered in Lisbellaw as Cornafanog Orange Lodge No. 1333 marked the reopening and re-dedication of its hall.

A disqualified driver has appeared in court in relation to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision just outside the village of Caledon at the weekend.

The renowned Portadown Male Voice Choir, which was founded in 1926, will make a return visit Darling Street Methodist Church for an inspiring evening of music under the guidance of recently appointed Musical Director Ms Rachael Power.

NI Water is urging all users of plant protection products, including those treating rushes or weeds during this season, to exercise caution and prevent drips and spills while preparing, applying, disposing of chemicals, and cleaning equipment in the....

A long-promised upgrade to St. Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler remains stalled despite years of planning approvals and mounting concerns over conditions for pupils and staff, the Education Minister has confirmed.

Plans to redevelop Enniskillen Royal Grammar School on the Loughshore Road have brought an unusual but critical issue into focus: the strict rules governing the removal and protection of bats before any work can begin.

HSENI, in partnership with the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP), is reminding farmers and agricultural workers to take extra care during grass cutting and silage making operations.

A charity music and dance event is set to take place tonight in Enniskillen, raising funds for a vital local cause.

A man arrested following a single-vehicle collision in the Derrycourtney Road area of Caledon on Saturday has been charged to court.

One person was treated in hospital after suffering minor injuries in a crash in Enniskillen on Tuesday evening.

A court has heard that delays are expected in the case of a man accused of murdering Enniskillen woman Ellie Flanagan.

Paul Louden-Brown, a maritime historian, author and restorer of classic yachts whose work helped shape public understanding of the Titanic and whose personal resilience became as defining as his scholarship, has died.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a new strategy aimed at tackling the challenges of an ageing population, with almost one in five residents already aged 65 or over.

A Fermanagh-born businessman who co-founded one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies has been commemorated with a blue plaque in Enniskillen.

A Western Trust-run GP surgery is improving care for people living with type 2 diabetes through closer collaboration between primary and secondary healthcare services.

Stormont was told again this week how a flagship road scheme intended to transform traffic flow around Enniskillen continues to be stalled not by engineering hurdles or funding gaps, but by a court case centred on a different project entirely.

More than a year after she first raised concerns at Stormont, Deborah Erskine has warned that access to NHS dental care in Fermanagh and South Tyrone is continuing to deteriorate, with provision declining “faster than anywhere in the UK”.

A community group in Enniskillen is helping people build confidence, improve communication skills and develop ideas through a supportive and practical environment.

A Fermanagh-born businessman who co-founded one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies is to be commemorated with a blue plaque in Enniskillen.

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Enniskillen.

The Cherrytree Home Bakery in Lisnaskea has thanked the local community after a successful charity breakfast in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, which has so far raised thousands of pounds and continues to receive donations.

Ballinamallard United have paid tribute to former chairman Kenny Graham.

Lord Claud Anthony Hamilton, son of the 4th Duke of Abercorn and a former High Sheriff of Co. Fermanagh, has died.

A popular Fermanagh restaurant and bar has been named as the Local Food & Drink Champion for Northern Ireland at the Countryside Alliance Awards for 2026.

The PSNI have named the victim of a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Caledon at the weekend.

A warm and sunny Tuesday afternoon provided the perfect backdrop as a large crowd gathered at Fermanagh House for the launch of A Handful of Memories, the debut poetry collection by Sister Rose McQuaid.

Fermanagh artist Rachael Johnson is preparing to unveil a deeply personal body of work spanning more than two decades, as her exhibition Pareidolia opens at Strule Arts Centre on Friday May 1.

The introduction of a free travel scheme for survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence has been described as a vital step in supporting those affected by abuse.