RESIDENTS in the Monea and Derrygonnelly area have said ‘enough is enough’ as the condition of local roads has deteriorated to what they describe as a devastating level. While the poor state of Fermanagh’s rural roads has been widely documented, those living along the Drumbeggan Road say the surface has worsened significantly and now poses a serious […]
Council to retain staff for waste management roles
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EIGHT additional staff, employed for the first time to assist with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s waste management work during the 2025/2026 financial year, are to be retained in their roles for the coming 12 months. Waste collection has been a key issue over the past year, with many residents raising complaints about brown and […]
Letters taking up to eight weeks to arrive in the post
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to meet with Ofcom after the communications regulator supported their concerns around Royal Mail postal delays. Councillors have previously discussed the apparent prioritising of parcels over letters which has led to delays in the delivery of letters, including for important medical appointments, which are being missed. The council raised […]
Bid to block proposed council trip to China defeated
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A vote at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to block a second trip to China by council officials and elected members has failed. Last month, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) was among a number of local councils across the North invited to visit China at the end of April. FODC delegations previously travelled to […]
Enniskillen Castle to light up for important issues
Enniskillen Castle will be lit up different colours this month to highlight a number of issues. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will illuminate the centre and the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh throughout February to mark a series of important awareness days. The buildings will be illuminated from 6pm to midnight. Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, […]
Council’s new plan for St Patrick’s Day in Enniskillen
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting applications from experienced artists to deliver projects as part of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen. The Artist in the Community project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through the Artist in Residence Programme. The appointed artist will work closely with community groups, […]
Fears for Fermanagh businesses due to rates hikes
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LOCAL businesses have warned that looming rates hikes could trigger a wave of closures across Fermanagh, with some firms facing bills up to four times higher than before. Enniskillen BID is now arranging an urgent meeting with Land and Property Services (LPS) over its new rates revaluation scheme, Reval 2026, amid fears the changes will […]
Plans to turn former restaurant into funeral home
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PLANNING permission is being sought to transform a former restaurant in Irvinestown into a funeral home. The Woodhill Hunting Lodge, which is located on the Enniskillen Road, has been closed for several years. The owner of the building, local undertaker Marcus Madill, has lodged a planning application with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to turn […]
New plans for play provision in Derrylin area
PEOPLE living in the Derrylin area are being given a chance to have their say on play provision in the area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council approved a new Play Park Strategy 2021-2030 in February 2021. The strategy aims to guide the future provision, upgrade, development and sustainable management of play parks across the district. […]
Fermanagh council facilities closed today due to storm
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has closed a large number of facilities today because of the stormy weather. With a weather warning in place until midnight tonight, the council has advised people not to visit outdoor council facilities during the weather warning period. The following Fermanagh and Omagh District Council facilities and open spaces will […]