PLANS to erect an historical sign at the Celtic Park playing field in Enniskillen have hit a bump after a Sinn Fein councillor called for Irish to be included as a second language.
The matter has now been referred back to the next meeting of the environmental services committee.
Head Hunters Barber Shop and Railway Museum, in partnership with the US Consulate had requested permission to display the historical signage at the playing field, which would detail the US Army’s use of the site, as well as the visit of both US Generals Patton and Eisenhower.
The cost of the signage would have been borne by both Head Hunters and the US Consulate, but at last week’s meeting Sinn Fein councillor Tommy Maguire expressed his opposition.
Mr Maguire told the meeting however that the council has a policy of introducing bilingual signs and asked that those behind the project to consider this option.
Acting chief executive of Fermanagh District Council, Robert Gibson, said that the council does not have a bilingual policy in relation to signage such as this.
UUP councillor Raymond Farrell suggested it would be useful writing Polish on the sign, referring to the numbers of Polish outpatients using South West Acute Hospital.
Mr Maguire said this was an opportunity for the council to promote bilingualism and said the new Fermanagh and Omagh District Council should be made aware of the policy.”
The matter originally agreed at the Environmental Services meeting of January 13 was referred back for further discussion to the next meeting of the Environmental Services Committee.
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