Impartial Reporter

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:56:01 +0100
Charity urgently seeking volunteers to help victims of crime
Victim Support NI in Enniskillen urgently seeks volunteers to support crime victims and witnesses across Northern Ireland.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chronic pain support programme to begin in Enniskillen
A new self-management initiative, the Managing the Challenge Programme (MTC), is offering vital support to individuals living with chronic pain in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
World-renowned doctor honoured for pioneering work at prestigious Cambridge event
Dr Patrick Treacy, a world-renowned Irish physician, has received the World Regenerative Medicine Innovation Award at the prestigious World Scientific Conference held at King's College, Cambridge on August 28.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Heritage Week 2025 announced with heritage, culture and history events
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced Heritage Week 2025, a week-long celebration of local history running from September 8–14.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:11:18 +0100
Police investigating link between weekend burglaries
Detectives are investigating a series of overnight burglaries and thefts in Enniskillen which are believed to be linked.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:04:39 +0100
Man dies following 'medical emergency' on Cuilcagh Mountain
A man has died following a medical incident on Cuilcagh Mountain.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:22:40 +0100
New book on alternative Northern Ireland to be launched in Enniskillen
A new book exploring an alternate history of Northern Ireland is set to be launched in Enniskillen

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:31:36 +0100
Major Irish author to be a featured guest at Allingham Festival
Irish author Donal Ryan will be a featured guest at the 2025 Allingham Festival

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:12:46 +0100
New RTÉ show to highlight Ulster chefs, bakers and producers
A new food tour series is set to take viewers on a culinary journey across Ulster

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:55:43 +0100
Annual Garrison 10k and 5k to take place in September
Devenish GAA has announced the upcoming 2025 Garrison 10k and 5k run

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:45:05 +0100
Ulster prominently features in latest work from award-nominated author
Ulster is prominently featured in the latest literary work from an An Post Irish Book Award nominee

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:45:56 +0100
Derrygonnelly Harps U12s proudly wear new jerseys in debut match
Derrygonnelly Harps U12 boys were thrilled to receive new jerseys

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:20:28 +0100
Fivemiletown business to attend 'premier' emergency event
A Fivemiletown business will represent Northern Ireland at "Europe's premier emergency services event"

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100
MLA welcomes funding for bands to play at showcase opportunities outside the region
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine welcomes Arts Council funding to help Northern Ireland bands travel for showcases; grants up to £5,000 now available.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:36:13 +0100
Fermanagh GAA club mourns sudden death of Ciaran Cassidy
Roslea Shamrocks GAA has paid tribute to former player Ciaran Cassidy, who passed suddenly. He represented the Fermanagh club at all levels, including Senior finals.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Meet the Enniskillen swimmer making a splash with 730 consecutive Lough Erne dips
Splash! That is exactly what hardy Enniskillen swimmer John Vaughan has been doing for years.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Castle and arts centre to glow in symbolic colours
Enniskillen Castle and Omagh Strule Arts Centre will light up in symbolic colours this September to support awareness campaigns for multiple health and charity causes.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:11:21 +0100
Police appeal for information on van driver 'acting suspiciously'
POLICE in Enniskillen are appealing for any witnesses who may have observed a white van driving dangerously or acting suspiciously in the town in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:20:00 +0100
Students celebrate success on GCSE results day
Here are another range of local schools celebrating their students' GCSE results last week.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:16:00 +0100
Former BBC journalist 'proud' to host upcoming Community Champion Awards
WELL-KNOWN journalist, Julian Fowler, has been announced as the host of this year's Impartial Reporter Community Champion Awards, in association with Encirc.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:02:00 +0100
Beauty business enters liquidation owing £140k to HMRC
A FORMER Enniskillen company that entered voluntary liquidation this month owes almost £140,000 to HMRC.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:01:00 +0100
Local schools celebrate multiple GCSE successes
Schools, staff and students have been reacting to the GCSE results attained across the area. Here, The Impartial Reporter has spoken with principals across the area, who were all full of praise for their students’ results, wishing them well for the...

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:56:00 +0100
'This isn't a done deal': Fight against SWAH surgery removal continues
More than 200 people packed into Gillaroo Hall Community Centre in Garrison for a public meeting organised by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), as concern continues to grow over the future of emergency general surgery at the South West A...

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:50:00 +0100
Tyrone man becomes the oldest-ever Garda probationer
A 50-year-old former referee from West Tyrone has become the oldest probationer ever in An Garda Síochána.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:48:00 +0100
Kitchen nightmare: FoI reveals escalating student-staff tensions over SWC dust issue
DOCUMENTS obtained via Freedom of Information (FoI) have revealed how "thick dust" within the training kitchens at South West College resulted in grave health fears and saw major tension ignite between students, staff, and management.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:39:00 +0100
College confirms kitchens will reopen to students following dust issues
South West College will reopen to first year full time further education students on Monday, September 1.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:35:00 +0100
Chris McCullough: Investigation into insurer shows the power of journalism
EVERY now and then intense investigative journalism is essential in order to bring the complete story to readers, and this is one of them.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:09:00 +0100
Football field falls silent in memory of late Kesh man who died abroad
THE grounds of Kesh NFC fell silent on Saturday in memory of the late Dale Virtue, who sadly passed away in Sydney, Australia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100
'Humble' fundraiser shortlisted for Community Champion award
A humble fundraising hero has been shortlisted for an Impartial Reporter Community Champion Award in association with Encirc in recognition of his role as the “heartbeat of fundraising” in County Fermanagh.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh community to hold Walk of Hope as part of 2025 Jubilee of Hope
Knockninny Parish preparing for a Walk of Hope on September 6 at St. Ninnidh's Well in Derrylin, as part of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee of Hope.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:17:00 +0100
Erne Highland Dancers to shine at Belfast International Tattoo
Five girls from the Erne Highland Dancers have been selected to take part in the prestigious Belfast International Tattoo, which will be held at the SSE Arena on September 5th and 6th.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Magheraveely celebrates ten years of its traditional tractor run
The quiet main street of Magheraveely buzzed with excited crowds eagerly awaiting the village’s annual Tractor Run and Fair Day on Sunday, August 24.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh mother woman speaks out after years of pain from endometriosis
A Newtownbutler mother of four, Michelle Sherlock (33) has undergone three laparoscopic surgeries to diagnose endometriosis and adenomyosis.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Women's Aid fundraiser in memory of Maguiresbridge's shooting victims
Following the passing of her aunt, Vanessa Whyte, and cousins, James and Sarah Rutledge in July, Galway native Danielle Whyte has organised a fundraiser in their honour.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Victims of terrorism honoured in United Nations–led event in Lisburn
Last Thursday, August 21, marked the eighth anniversary of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute for Victims of Terrorism.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Proposed 5G mast to be built in Fermanagh town
Plans for a new 5G mast in Irvinestown were submitted for approval in early August, with the potential to improve connectivity in Fermanagh.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Huge crowds at agricultural show as Diageo Baileys Irish Dairy Cow Champion is named
The agricultural show season has continued to enjoy the prolonged spell of warm, sunny weather seen this summer and Virginia Show was no exception last Wednesday, August 20.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: All our children and young people deserve better than this
In her column, Bernadette McAliskey argues that Northern Ireland’s education system prioritises grades and reputation over genuine learning and well-being.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:11:00 +0100
Rural Support launches Big Book of Farm Support in Northern Ireland
Rural Support has launched a comprehensive guide for Northern Ireland's farming community

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0100
New Lackaghboy wind turbine to be fitted with 'shadow flicker' software
A new wind turbine in Lackaghboy will be fitted with shadow flicker software following concerns about the nuisance caused by rotating blade shadows.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Cheapest petrol and diesel in Enniskillen
Discover the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Enniskillen with this up-to-date list from PetrolPrices.com.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Police warn of scammers after elderly man loses large sum of money
Police warn of investment scams after elderly man loses money. Public urged to verify offers, avoid pressure, and report fraud via PSNI or Action Fraud.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:16:00 +0100
Blacklion historian and storyteller shortlisted for Heritage Award
A LOCAL historian, shopkeeper and storyteller has been shortlisted for an Impartial Reporter Community Champion Award, in association with Encirc, in recognition of his contribution to the border village of Blacklion.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:14:59 +0100
New search taking place in Monaghan bog for IRA victim Columba McVeigh
Undated family handout file photo of Columba McVeigh, who was murdered and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bomb disposal officer to be honoured 50 years after his death
More than 50 years after his death, Staff Sergeant Ronald Beckett, a bomb disposal officer from Hereford, will be honoured in a memorial service and plaque dedication in Pettigo, County Donegal.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:19:48 +0100
Late Dean of Clogher laid to rest at his beloved church
A RETIRED minister who served as Dean of Clogher has been laid to rest outside his beloved Derryvullen North Parish Church. 

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:39:00 +0100
Fermanagh weather forecast: What to expect for the next few days
As summer draws to a close, Fermanagh is seeing a shift to darker skies, with wet and windy conditions expected in the final days of August.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:35:36 +0100
New owner announced for Bigfoot Spuds in Enniskillen
End of an era for the popular Enniskillen fast food business Bigfoot Spuds as Gareth and Alex Prescott will serve their last spud this Saturday, August 29.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
17-year-old rows Lough Erne in honour of grandfather and aunt
Seventeen-year-old Eden Cathcart rowed across Lough Erne last Saturday, 23 August, in memory of her grandfather, raising funds for two charities.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Hospital campaign group urges Trust to fully consider 20 key roadmap recommendations
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has called on the Western Trust to “fully consider 20 recommendations identified” outlined in their integrated Roadmap.

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