The tragic accident which led to the death of a 73-year-old man has been described by the coroner as an “accident waiting to happen” at his inquest.

MARKING the 150th anniversary of Oscar Wilde leaving Enniskillen, 150 golden swallows have been created by an artist team from Fermanagh as part of the ‘Wilde Island Town: Home of the Happy Prince’ literary tourism project delivered by Arts Over ...

THE second Fermanagh walk in our series is Ballintempo Forest: Aghanaglack Walk. Once again, the following information is provided courtesy of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, showing how you can stay local, and yet still find plenty of natural ...

Six Fermanagh primary schools are taking part in the Forest School Awards Programme which is aimed at promoting sustainable outdoor education programmes to inspire innovative teaching methods, encourage curiosity and exploration whilst instilling a s...

EPISODE four of the latest series of Home Ground saw presenter Jo Scott visit Crom Estate in Co. Fermanagh, where she witnessed a “remarkable pilgrimage across the waters of Lough Erne”.

Four police officers were assaulted as they arrested a 60-year-old man following a disturbance in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, May 23) in the Ballinamallard area.

ENNISKILLEN Presbyterian Church is an example of a church being far more than a building.

The heartbroken siblings of the late "free spirit" Nuala Maguire have paid tribute to a sister who had a "real zest for life" following her untimely death mere weeks after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

THE film industry was one of many Arts industries hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, putting many productions on hold. However, tenacious local film production company, ASTRL Pictures, has just completed its third film in lockdown.

Fermanagh manager Ryan McMenamin speaks to Gareth Cauldwell after a tough day at the office for his side.

ST. KEVIN’S College has raised more than £1,300 for Friends of the Cancer Centre, following a recent fundraising challenge.

UPDATED images released by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council imagine how the Diamond in Enniskillen town centre will look following the completion of the ongoing Public Realm Scheme works.

THE sister of Amanda McManus, who died suddenly last Wednesday, has paid tribute to a Lisnaskea woman who will “live on forever in the people she held close”.

A FERMANAGH South West Acute Hospital-based cardiologist has been recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) as a professor.

The transplant operation to give a nine-year-old boy a new lease of life has been successful according to his mother.

MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to reverse a previously agreed decision to upgrade the Health and Social Care Advisory Group to a sub-committee permitting public and Press to attend, after it emerged doing so would mean D’Hondt ...

GCSE students from St. Mary’s High School, Brollagh, who will be moving to a different school at the start of the new academic year, could have to travel between three schools to take their chosen subjects.

The American writer, the late Gore Vidal was a progressive, sparky character which led him into many a quarrel with his contemporaries. He was his own man, with an acerbic tongue which often led him to be scathing about the establishment.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister is suing Dr. Christian Jessen for defamation over a tweet he posted making unfounded claims she was having an affair.

A GROUP of runners have raised around £13,000 for two local charities by completing a gruelling physical and mental challenge which saw them run the equivalent of almost two marathons over a 24-hour period.

THE iconic Ardhowen Theatre is marking the first anniversary of livestream performances from its Gallery Bar, by commissioning ‘Rock Doc’ – a photographic rockumentary – which will document a typical Friday night at the venue featuring two...

If the code is sent, the sender will have access to private massages and are given the ability to lock users out of their account.

CONCERNS have been raised by a local farmer following an incident of sheep worrying.

It has been announced this week that Balcas Ltd, which operates a sawmill in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, is being sold.

COUNTRY Music is all about storytelling, with many subjects and themes appearing again and again through generations of singers and songwriters.

EDUCATION Minister Peter Weir has launched a fleet of new high-specification school buses.

CLOGHER Diocese Mothers' Union has released a new DVD to rebuild hope and confidence in the local community.

Indoor hospitality will resume on May 24 while Northern Ireland’s green list for international travel will also come into effect.

Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

TWO people were arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs after District Support Team officers on patrol in the Enniskillen area stopped a vehicle which smelled "strongly of cannabis".

The First Minister said every day the protocol remains in place, more damage was done to Northern Ireland.

Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.

“I DON’T think pubs will last any longer if this is extended further” is what one publican told this newspaper as they waited for confirmation from the Northern Ireland Executive on whether bars, restaurants and cafés will reopen for indoor...

AN ICONIC site in Enniskillen could be the new site of a well-known fast-food chain – serving up 65 new full- and part-time jobs in the process – if plans for a new drive-thru are approved.

Bishop Ian Ellis, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher and Bishop Larry Duffy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, have come together to give a joint message to mark the feast of Pentecost, highlighting the importance of "speaking together about ...

Starbucks, Toby Carvery, YO!, ODEON and Cineworld are just a few of the companies involved.

The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland will today (May 20) open for those aged 25 to 29.

ECONOMY Minister Sir Reg Empey has endorsed the work of the county’s economic taskforce and pledged £25,000 towards its implementation plan for the development of enterprise in the county.

THE major environmental improvement scheme at the Diamond in Enniskillen town centre, just completed at a cost of £283,000, has been officially opened by the Chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Mr. Caldwell McClaughry.

In this week's Impartial Reporter

MYSTERY surrounds the murder of an aged farmer named Wm. Simpson, of Derryhormick, Letterbreen, about three and a half miles from Enniskillen.

Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

LU NA McKinney, the mother of two whose limp body was pulled from the waters of Lower Lough Erne four years ago, “most likely drowned” but it is “unable to prove that conclusively”, Northern Ireland’s State Pathologist said on Wednesday....

Co. Fermanagh companies urged to enter Seedcorn competition with €300k total prize fund before 28 May deadline

Tomorrow a new issue of The Impartial Reporter will hit the news stand but if you missed picking a copy up last week here our some of our top stories from last week (Thursday May 13)

One of the children of Lu Na McKinney whose husband is accused of murdering her during a family boating holiday four years ago, blamed themselves for her death, Dungannon Crown Court heard.

THE artist known as 'DM' is a self-taught artist who enjoys creating pieces that tell a story. Specialising in oils, he uses bold colours, strong marks and text within his work, creating a graphic style with a humourous edge.

SITUATED on one of the highest points of Enniskillen, St. Macartin’s Cathedral immediately draws the eye.

A MEMBER of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has fallen foul of technology during a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.

The vaccination of more than one million people here is "momentous for our whole society", the First Minister and Deputy First Minister have said.