Countdown on to big Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting

ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen.

A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to cost around £70 million.

Local residents voiced their concerns to the local councillors in attendance. It’s expected, however, that the Council will vote in favour of the redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum tonight.

TIME TO TALK... Maria Rolston puts the case for the Lakeland Swimming club to the large crowd at the Lakeland Forum public meeting.

EXPLANATION... One of the crowd in attendance at the Lakeland Forum Project public meeting, passionately arguing against the proposed imminent closing down of the Forum.

LISTENING HARD... Concern on the faces of members of the public in attendance at the emergency meeting to discuss the proposed Lakeland Forum project.

SHARING HIS THOUGHTS... Michael Cadden outlines the critical points against the proposed Lakeland Forum project.

ATTENDANCE... A section of the large crowd that turned out in the Enniskillen Hotel for the public meeting to address concerns over the multi-million Lakeland Forum redevelopment project.

MEETING... A section of the large crowd that turned out in the Enniskillen Hotel for the public meeting.

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