COUNCILLORS from three parties have refused to appoint members to the council-backed Irish Unity working group. At a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) meeting last night members of the chamber were asked to put forward a number of councillors to sit on the proposed working group. The motion was passed earlier this year at […]
Enniskillen footbridge to close for essential works
AN Enniskillen footbridge will be closed this week for essential maintenance work. The footbridge, which links Derrychara Playing Fields to Castle Basin Promenade, will be closed from 8am-5pm on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4. A spokesperson for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said no pedestrian access will be available across the bridge during […]
SDLP leader in Enniskillen tomorrow for town hall event
SDLP leader Claire Hanna will host a town hall meeting at the Enniskillen Hotel tomorrow. The event, taking place at 6pm on Thursday, November 27, will hear Ms Hanna outline the SDLP’s vision for the future of the North and the island. She will be joined by local Councillor Adam Gannon, SDLP group leader on Fermanagh […]
Businesses concerned hotel ‘eyesore’ is harming trade
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BUSINESSES on Forthill Street in Enniskillen are concerned the current derelict ‘eyesore’ state of the Railway Hotel, and delays in the planned demolition of the building, are severely harming trade and customer flow. Last September, the iconic Enniskillen building suffered a suspected arson attack, leaving it in disrepair. Shipping containers were placed at the front as a safety measure […]
Christmas lights to go on in villages across Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN may have been the first big switch-on of the season, but it is by no means the last, with towns and villages around the county preparing for their own festivities. The celebrations begin with Lack on Thursday at 7pm, setting the tone for a season filled with community spirit and glowing streets. The excitement […]
New improved parks in Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has completed four new play park upgrades. The upgraded parks are in Beragh, Donagh, Loughview Drive in Enniskillen and Erne Terrace in Derrygonnelly. A council spokesperson said the improved facilities will provide ‘safe, inclusive, and fun spaces for children and families’. “The upgraded parks feature modern multi-play units, wheelchair-accessible and […]
Enniskillen Castle lit up to recognise role of men
ENNISKILLEN Castle will be lit up blue today to mark International Men’s Day. The move was unanimously agreed at a recent meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council during a Sinn Fein motion recognising the positive difference that men and boys can make to their families and communities. Proposer, Councillor Debbie Coyle, said: “It is […]
Council Christmas campaign to tackle domestic violence
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to launch a unique Christmas campaign aimed at ending violence against women and girls, with a free bauble offered as a symbol of hope and unity. Launching on November 17, the initiative, titled Lights for Change – A Christmas Tree for a Safer Future, seeks to raise awareness and […]
Funding advice event to be held in Irvinestown
AN event is being organised to advise community groups in Fermanagh on how they can secure funding for new projects. The Funding and Advice Fair will be held at The Bawnacre centre in Irvinestown on Monday, January 19, 2026. The event, which will run from 4p, to 7pm, will provide information about available funding, how […]
Gala concert to mark 10 years of Music in Fermanagh
IT ALL began in 2015, when Fermanagh and Omagh district councils were merged. Until then, the former Fermanagh District Council had relied on its Arts Advisory Committee – local volunteers invited from within the community – to help allocate funding for arts and cultural projects. After the merger, that committee was disbanded. Some of its […]