Council confirms new Irish language festival


GAEILGEOIRS and Irish language speakers are preparing for a major 17-day festival of culture and heritage with a number of events planned and set to take place during the major celebration. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council launched a grant scheme ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia’ where groups could apply for financial help to organise an Irish […]

Council pledges over £100k to tourism body


THE Council pledged £105,840 to support Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in 2024/25 following major fears that the business promotion service could be ceased, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information requested showed that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has matched its level of funding of £105,840 from 2023/24 for 2024/25, to help the organisation. The […]

Meeting hear concern and conspiracies on Lakeland Forum


By Niamh McGovern A DRAWN out discussion on the redevelopment plans for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum saw councillors butt heads at a recent meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Forum has been cause of much conflict within council, with some members expressing ‘severe reservations’ about the project on a regular basis. At the […]

Hotel owner ‘concerned’ for future of local tourism


A LOCAL hotelier who has experienced a drop-off in people staying overnight in the county has said he would be “pessimistic” for the future of tourism as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. Terry McCartney, owner of the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen, reports a mixed 2024. “We got a good bit of corporate business, […]

Major support to tackle violence against women


FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to receive £135,000 over two years to help implement a new strategy aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as domestic violence cases soar locally. The county has been highlighted as one of the areas with the highest rate of domestic violence cases in the North, with Fermanagh […]

Dumping slammed after recycling centre closure


FOLLOWING the temporary closure of Lisbellaw Recycling Centre in November due to health and safety concerns, a significant increase in illegal dumping has been reported in the area. Local councillor Robert Irvine has strongly condemned the practice, stressing that illegal dumping is both illegal and unnecessary. He pointed out that the closure of the Lisbellaw […]

Council chairman pledges focus on tourism in Fermanagh


THE chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has vowed to continue ‘developing our niche in tourism’ as the county prepares for what could be a challenging 2025. Ulster Unionist Party councillor John McClaughry, who was elected chairman in June, said boosting tourism has been his main focus so far. “We have to keep developing […]

Fermanagh Olympic stars honoured for Paris success


FERMANAGH’S recent Olympians were celebrated for their ‘remarkable achievement’ and dedication to sport at a special reception held at the Townhall in Enniskillen. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council hosted the event to honour local athletes Ross Corrigan, Nathan Timoney, Claire Boles, and Ireland’s Chef de Mission, Gavin Noble, for their contributions to the Paris Olympic […]

Uncertain future for Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism staff


STAFF at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism are facing an uncertain future following discussions with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding the potential merger of tourism marketing services. The council is reportedly considering bringing the organisation’s functions in-house as part of a restructuring plan. The Fermanagh Herald understands that the council recently met with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]