Impartial Reporter

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:44:52 +0100
UNISON honours Fermanagh trade union veteran
Well-known Fermanagh trade unionist and healthcare champion Benny Cassidy has been honoured with UNISON Honorary Life Membership in recognition of decades of service to the union and its members.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:07:13 +0100
Sweets and copper recovered as two arrested after Fermanagh burglaries
Two people have been arrested following a police investigation into a number of burglaries across the Fermanagh area.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:03:08 +0100
‘Fright on Forthill’ unveiled as Enniskillen Halloween celebrations return
Halloween celebrations in Enniskillen are set to return this October with an eight-day programme of events planned across the town, beginning with the Spooktacular 5K on October 23 and continuing through to October 31 with a new family attraction at ...

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:55:35 +0100
Celine O’Loughlin wins Heart of Gold award for 34 years of community service
It was no surprise that one of the biggest cheers of the night was reserved for the one and only Celine O’Loughlin from Corry, Belleek who was a most deserving winner of the Heart Of Gold category.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:41:08 +0100
Vote of no confidence looms for Agriculture Minister after heated Assembly clash
A vote of no confidence in Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister may be on horizon, after a heated question and answers section on September 8.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:54:40 +0100
Plans lodged to turn Enniskillen shop into adult gaming arcade
A Cross Street retail unit in Enniskillen could soon be turned into an over-18 gaming arcade under new plans submitted to the planning authority.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0100
Enniskillen takes to the skies for RAF Town Show
The roar of an RAF Typhoon fighter jet filled the skies above Enniskillen on Saturday afternoon, as hundreds of visitors gathered at St Angelo Airport for the Royal Air Force Town Show.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:42:09 +0100
Derelict church could be transformed into new home
Plans have been submitted to transform a derelict church on the Swanlinbar Road into a new home. 

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:36 +0100
Armstrong highlights rural domestic abuse concerns
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong has highlighted domestic abuse as a hidden challenge facing victims in rural communities during Rural Crime Week NI.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:08:28 +0100
Little Foxes Playgroup honoured with Special Recognition Award after tragic loss
Little Foxes Playgroup wins Special Recognition Award at Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards for resilience and compassion after Ellie Flanagan’s death.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:43:31 +0100
Adrian Dunbar says return to Enniskillen was ‘like getting out of jail’
Actor Adrian Dunbar has described returning to Enniskillen as a child after several years living in Portadown as being “like getting out of jail”.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:19:28 +0100
Health Minister Robbie Butler visits South West Acute Hospital
Health Minister Robbie Butler visited South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:29:16 +0100
Community Champion Awards in association with Encirc 2026: Finalist and Winners List
The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards in association with Encirc 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:21:06 +0100
‘Some people never wanted me in this job’, says Muir amid Fivemiletown cattle row
Part of the furore of the shooting of cattle in Co Tyrone over the summer was due to people not wanting Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir in that job, MLAs have heard.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:16:22 +0100
A century ago in The Impartial Reporter - Forthill signs and horse-show gatecrashers
A century ago, readers of the The Impartial Reporter were not shy about making their voices heard.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:23:24 +0100
Home heating support applications open – who can apply
Applications have opened for a £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme aimed at helping around 340,000 households across Northern Ireland with the cost of heating their homes.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:55:44 +0100
Butler: ‘I take rural affairs very seriously’
Health Minister Robbie Butler has pledged to consider the needs of rural communities as he takes on responsibility for Northern Ireland’s health service.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:36:28 +0100
Progress update for Lisnaskea Health Centre as opening date confirmed
Health Minister Robbie Butler visited Lisnaskea Health Centre on September 2, confirming the new Fermanagh facility will open in Spring 2027 with 200 spaces.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:41:22 +0100
Full lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause delays
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:34:36 +0100
Mid Ulster councillors reject motion expressing no confidence in DAERA
Mid Ulster Council rejects DUP no-confidence motion in DAERA over 51 cattle culled near Fivemiletown and carcasses in Clogher Valley waterways amid review.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:57:44 +0100
Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:28:03 +0100
Man arrested after Enniskillen crash that resulted in calf death
A man has been arrested following a road traffic collision in Enniskillen which resulted in the death of a calf.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:17:41 +0100
LIVE: SOAS hold public meeting after Robbie Butler appointment
SOAS called the public meeting for Monday night and will discuss the recent appointment of Robbie Butler as Health Minister as they continue to push for EGS to return to SWAH.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:26:06 +0100
Enniskillen man facing child sexual communication charges has case pushed back
An Enniskillen man, who is facing seven charges, including making and possessing indecent photographs of children and sexual communication with a child had his case put back for a Preliminary Enquiry at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:20:03 +0100
Lochside Garages opens new MG dealership in Antrim
The family-run business has operated its Enniskillen dealership for more than 50 years. The company secured the location for its Antrim dealership in November 2024, before refurbishment work began in January 2025.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:54:01 +0100
Toddler’s mother faces murder charge after manslaughter charge increased
The mother of a toddler who died shortly before her second birthday has had her charges increased from manslaughter to murder.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:44:52 +0100
Tributes paid to Ballinamallard woman and BBC producer Sharon Bradford-Giaccardi
Tributes are being paid to a mother of three who died on Sunday.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:17:49 +0100
St. Michael's College pay tribute after death of popular staff member Noel Kearney
The school community at St. Michael’s College has been left saddened after the “untimely” death of a popular staff member.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:47:44 +0100
Lower Lough Erne island bought by charity to protect threatened wildlife
An island on Lower Lough Erne has been purchased by RSPB Northern Ireland.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:38:55 +0100
Rural crime in spotlight as police launch awareness week
Police are stepping up their focus on rural crime this week, with residents urged to take steps to protect their homes, farms and businesses as Rural Crime Week commences. 

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:28 +0100
Police continue search for two men after Enniskillen crash kills calf
A calf was killed in a single vehicle road crash in Enniskillen on Sunday, with the wo occupants of the car fleeing the scene.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:34 +0100
Enniskillen estate agent named Business Champion of the Year for community work
A well-known Enniskillen business has been recognised for putting community at the heart of everything it does.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:37:48 +0100
Teen wins Youth Community Champion award after raising £2,400 for charity
Enniskillen student Finlay Bell wins Mannok-sponsored Youth Community Champion award after raising £2,400 for Women’s Aid to honour fellow student James Rutledge.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:32:54 +0100
Debbie Murphy named Arts Champion of the Year after raising £10,000 for SWELL
Derrylin’s Debbie Murphy named Arts Champion of the Year after Calendar Girls raised £10,000 for SWELL, supporting cancer patients and families in Enniskillen.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:53:16 +0100
County Fermanagh ram crowned supreme champion at Skipton Beltex sale
A ram from County Fermanagh has claimed the supreme championship at major Beltex show and sale.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:23:28 +0100
Lisbellaw green champion Mark Robinson recognised for wildlife work
Lisbellaw’s Mark Robinson wins Green Champion recognition for wildflower planting, swift conservation and wildlife projects across the Fermanagh community.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:57:22 +0100
Fermanagh charity recognised for 20 years supporting people facing homelessness
Fermanagh charity First Housing Aid and Support Services wins Charity Champion award after helping more than 3,000 people facing homelessness and hardship.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:05:54 +0100
Young fundraiser and rural school share Little Champion award
From acts of kindness that bring comfort to families in some of their darkest days, to a rural school breaking new ground on the national stage, our joint Little Champion winners have shown that you are never too young to make a big difference.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:51:18 +0100
Blind 14-year-old wins award for campaign to improve cinema access
Blind Fermanagh teenager Eryn Kirkpatrick wins Judges’ Special Recognition Award for campaigning for better cinema access and audio-described screenings.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:54:05 +0100
Ian Birney praised for bringing community together through running
Enniskillen’s Ian Birney named Sporting Champion for growing the Spooktacular, supporting charities and promoting inclusive community sport and wellbeing.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:23:40 +0100
Tony Smith wins Mentor of the Year award for work with young people
Tony Smith wins Mentor of the Year at The Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards 2026, recognised for 40 years supporting young people in Fermanagh.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:26:06 +0100
Injured man missing after Enniskillen road crash as police issue appeal
Police have launched an appeal for information after an injured man believed to have been involved in a road crash in Enniskillen has not yet been located.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:54:36 +0100
Emergency services at scene of crash on Fermanagh’s Coa Road
Emergency services are at the scene of a road crash on the Coa Road in Fermanagh.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:43:49 +0100
Former Santander building remains on the market following closure
A prominent commercial property in Enniskillen town centre, formerly occupied by Santander, remains on the market with offers in excess of £150,000 invited.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Royal Grammar sets out key dates for Transfer 2027
Families across Fermanagh preparing for the move to post-primary education have been given a clear timetable by Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, which has confirmed the key dates for the Transfer 2027 process.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:15:13 +0100
‘Bigger and better’: Enniskillen Pink Run returns to St Angelo Airport  
The Enniskillen Pink Run is returning for its second year at St. Angelo's Airport in support of Cancer Focus NI.  

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:54:21 +0100
SOAS repeat calls for urgent SWAH meeting with Robbie Butler
The Health Minister must urgently revisit the decision to withdraw emergency surgery from South West Acute Hospital if his proposed new approach to controversial hospital reconfigurations is to have any credibility, campaigners have said.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:30:39 +0100
Luxury countryside home near Enniskillen offers style, space and modern living
Discover 45 Breagho Road, Enniskillen, a stunning four-bedroom countryside home built in 2022, featuring luxury interiors, spacious gardens, a detached garage and energy-efficient modern living just minutes from town.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:29:48 +0100
Ballinamallard home combines space, style and family-friendly living
Set within one of Ballinamallard's most desirable residential developments, 15 The Beeches presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious family home that is ready to move into and enjoy from day one.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:03:39 +0100
Solicitor raises ‘grave’ concerns over prisoner journey through Enniskillen
A solicitor representing a man facing alleged drug offences has called for an urgent independent investigation after claiming his client was transported through Northern Ireland by an Irish Prison Service (IPS) escort without lawful authority.

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