TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Fr. Fintan McKiernan, a "hardworking, dedicated and caring" retired Derrylin priest who "always put others before himself" who passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on April 21.

Enniskillen born Alan Devers is a lifelong railway enthusiast and Vice-Chair of Headhunters Railway Museum in Enniskillen.

Police in Fermanagh are investigating a theft in Enniskillen and are appealing for help in identifying an individual who they believe could assist with their enquiries.

The word schadenfreude, of German origin, refers to the feeling of taking pleasure in someone else’s misfortune. Or in more basic terms, seeing someone getting their comeuppance.

The trial of father of two Stephen McKinney accused of killing his wife during a family boating holiday on Fermanagh's Lower Lough Erne five years ago, today (Friday) heard recordings of his emergency 999 calls.

A FERMANAGH primary school principal has welcomed the move by St. Michael’s College and Mount Lourdes Grammar School to suspend academic selection for the next academic year, meaning this year’s P6 pupils will not be sitting a transfer test to en...

Twenty women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity have come forward with allegations in The Guardian.

A man has died following a house fire in Fermanagh.

With the further easing of coronavirus restrictions taking place today, Friday, there have been no deaths related to the virus in Fermanagh and Omagh in over three weeks.

Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today, Friday.

SOUTH West College's new Erne Campus is finally nearing completion, with the college's Chief Executive, Michael McAlister, confirming that the building will be ready "well in advance" of its planned opening for September this year.

The PSNI are advising motorists to avoid the Shore Road, Enniskillen today, Friday.

There is frustration across Fermanagh today (April 30) as a number of pubs, bars and restaurants that were set to reopen with outdoor space have been told that their premises do not comply with the coronavirus restrictions.

FIRST Minister Arlene Foster has indicated that she is stepping away from political life – part of her announcement yesterday evening that she is to stand down from being First Minister.

Latest figures published today by NISRA show that six deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week April 17-23, 2021.

The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 30 to 34 to book a Covid-19 vaccine.

The mother of a baby boy born at just over 26 weeks has recalled the “emotional rollercoaster” that she and her partner experienced as their premature son battled for his life in hospital while she dealt with her own health concerns.

FIRST Minister and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster has said she will be raising the concerns of local people about the lack of action from the Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, in relation to the Southern Bypass.

OVER the past few years, Fermanagh tenor Andrew Irwin has been making a name for himself in the world of opera – however, when the pandemic struck last year and live performances were cancelled, he quickly found himself out of work for the foreseea...

A marine engineer who showed Stephen McKinney, accused of killing his wife on a family holiday cruise, how to operate the pleasure boat, today (Thursday) admitted filling out a check-list form on hearing of Mrs McKinney's death.

WITH outdoor hospitality permitted to reopen from tomorrow (Friday, April 30) as part of the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions, a popular local ‘gastro-pub’ is using the day as an opportunity to expand, creating an outdoor dining space ca...

Stephen McKinney, the man accused of murdering his wife during a family boat trip five years ago was accused by police of sailing off knowing there was not enough life jackets onboard their cruiser.

The Joan Trimble Bursary Awards continue to support local musical talent and is currently open for applications from local young people. Established by her family and administered by the Fermanagh Trust, the Joan Trimble Bursary Awards were set up...

Growing evidence supports the use of e-cigarettes as an effective method of curbing real smoking.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area recorded the second-highest number of positive Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the daily update from the Department of Health.

FIREFIGHTERS rescued one man from a house fire in Newtownbutler in the early hours of yesterday morning, Wednesday, April 28. The PSNI are conducting enquiries into the cause of the fire.

A 24-YEAR-OLD man apologised to police when he was stopped for driving 26 miles over the national speed limit on the Belfast Road.

This week, Fermanagh-based Country singer/songwriter Nathan Carter is sitting in for Hugo Duncan next week on his popular BBC Radio Ulster daytime programme.

A local environmental activist is using her successful free-cycle page to encourage Fermanagh residents to reconsider how they recycle.

Some travel restrictions and testing requirements are in place for international transit through Spanish airports.

Making the headlines in this week's Impartial Reporter

Fermanagh mother and daughter art duo Jayne and Meagan Daley, known professionally as Connected Creatives, use their combined skills to produce striking artworks ranging from bold and colourful abstracts to detailed landscapes. Jayne's artistic journ...

A 29-YEAR-OLD man charged with a number of driving offences has entered guilty pleas at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

The DUP leader and First Minister, Arlene Foster has announced that she will step down from both roles in the coming months.

Northern Ireland’s health service is offering three oxygen generation units as part of the UK’s humanitarian response to India’s COVID-19 crisis.

Seven new Covid-19 cases have been reported in the Fermanagh and Omagh area in the last 24 hours.

A Fermanagh primary school has been awarded a prestigious accolade from the British Council in recognition of its exceptional work in bringing the world into the classroom through its close relationship with a school in Nepal.

THE RNLI in Fermanagh rescued 100 people from Lough Erne in 2021, Now the charity are launching a May Day fundraiser to ensure their life saving work can continue in 2021.

Vodafone has made details of the scam public to its users and on social media, a move that reflects the “seriousness of these malicious text messages”.

LOOKING ahead to the then imminent closure of Forthill Park in the centre of Enniskillen – now closed to the public until September for restoration works – The impartial Reporter popped around the corner from its offices recently to take a loo...

William David Crooke, known to all as Billy, passed away at the South West Acute Hospital on the night of April 12, 2021 after a sudden illness. He was 83 years old.

Celebrity doctor Christian Jessen is to be offered a “last chance saloon” opportunity to prove his credibility in a defamation case taken by Northern Ireland’s First Minister, a judge has said.

A County Tyrone youth who raped a child and sexually abused another has been placed on probation for three years and made subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.

THE man accused of murdering his wife in Fermanagh on a boating holiday to celebrate their up and coming 14th wedding anniversary was a controlling man who'd tired of her, yet was unwilling to accept she might divorce him, the start of his trial hear...

There have been suggestions this afternoon (Tuesday) that Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster's time as the leader of the DUP may be coming to an end with reports speculating that 75 percent of her MLA's have signed a letter of no confidence....

THE local ambulance service has availed of the ‘Help Our Health Heroes Fund’, which saw the team receive TVs for their headquarters in Enniskillen as well as their deployment points in Lisnaskea and Irvinestown.

In the last seven days, people under 40 years of age have made up the majority of positive Covid-19 cases in Fermanagh and Omagh.

PSNI officers yesterday (Monday) seized thousands of Diazapam and Pregabalin pills from an address in Fermanagh.

The Rotary Club of Enniskillen’s newly launched Run.For.Rotary event is already gathering pace as participants get their skates on!

A number of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council facilities will reopen to the public over the coming days following further easing of Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Northern Ireland Executive recently.