Fermanagh one of worst counties for domestic violence


ALMOST 500 women and children were supported by Fermanagh Women’s Aid during the 2023/2024 year, a major event aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence has been told. Organised by the Inner Wheel Club in Omagh, the event entitled ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Fermanagh and Omagh’ was attended by almost 100 people. […]

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 […]

Fermanagh woman shares her story of courage and healing
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In honour of Domestic Violence Awareness Week, a local woman has shared her story in the hope that others will feel less alone. For her safety and privacy, the woman will be referred to as Jane. “One phrase I hold onto is ‘I believe her’,” Jane said. “That simple sentence means everything. “Too often, women speak up […]

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 […]

‘Women and girls must feel safe’ in Fermanagh


LOCAL representatives and groups have praised the “welcome development” after the Stormont Executive pledged a multi-million pound package against the domestic violence crisis. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has received £135,000 from Stormont which will be distributed between January and March 2026, to end violence against women and girls. It comes after Stormont pledged £1.2 […]

Community rallies in support of Fermanagh Women’s Aid


FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]

Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh


POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]