TWENTY five people have been attacked by dogs in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area so far this year. However, there has only been one prosecution initiated in relation to the attacks. Figures released by the council reveal there were 25 dog attacks on people between January 1 and September 30 this year. Alongside […]
Fermanagh set to benefit from new £8m health plan
A MAJOR €8.6 million PEACEPLUS-funded project has been launched to tackle obesity across Ireland, including Fermanagh, where hundreds will benefit from community-based health programmes. The CAWT Healthier Futures project, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), aims to help 9,000 people change behaviours, improve diet, and increase physical activity across the region. In the […]
Council to spend £1m on new and upgraded playparks
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is planning to spend just over £1m on new playparks. The council has issued a tender for the construction of two new playparks and the upgrading of three other play facilities. Four of the new playparks will be in Fermanagh, with the other in Gortin, Co Tyrone. The total value […]
Council seeks help on how to spend new £4.5m funding
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council want to hear from local businesses on how it should spend a new £4.5m fund. The council has been awarded the money from the Department for the Economy through the Regional Balance Fund over the next three years. “This funding will support local businesses and drive economic growth across the […]
Fermanagh council facilities to close due to storm
COUNCIL facilities across Fermanagh will be closed during the upcoming weather alert. The Met Office weather warning for wind is in place from 2pm on Friday to 12 noon Saturday. A spokesperson for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said people are advised not to visit council outdoor facilities, such as recycling centres or outdoor spaces, […]
Council plans to spend £180,000 on new Christmas lights
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has started its Christmas shopping – with a budget of up to £180,000 for new festive lights. With the nights getting shorter and the colder weather drawing in, many organisations are turning their attention to their plans for Christmas. For many people, one of the highlights of the festive season […]
Council says fireworks in Enniskillen would cost £30k
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THE local council says having ten-minute Halloween fireworks displays in Enniskillen and Omagh would cost £60,000 in total. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last staged fireworks displays in the towns in 2019 – at an overall cost of £41,000. Earlier this year, the council was asked to look at the potential of reinstating the annual […]
Council needs more resources to fight domestic violence
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council (FODC) has said that more resources are urgently needed to address domestic violence in the district. At a council meeting in the Grange in Omagh on Tuesday, members raised concerns that current funding allocations, which are based on population, fail to take account of the unique challenges faced in rural […]
Traffic disruption expected in Enniskillen on Saturday
THERE will be disruption to traffic in Fermanagh this Saturday due to two large events taking place, Fermanagh Pride and the Lakeland Stages Rally. In relation to the Fermanagh Pride parade, delays are expected from 11.30am as participants and supporters assemble at the Find Centre on East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. The parade will commence at […]
Halloween costume swop event being held in Enniskillen
A Halloween costume-swopping event is to be held in Enniskillen in the run-up to the annual celebrations. The event will be held in Enniskillen Library on Friday, October 10, from 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a similar event in Omagh Library the previous day from 2pm to 4pm. Both events are being organised […]