THE NATIONAL Lottery Community Fund has brought hope and renewal to Dooneen Community Centre with a £45,000 grant, saving it from the brink of closure. Situated near Tempo at the base of Dooneen Forest, the centre, once a school, has been a vital part of the community for many years but had recently experienced a […]
Major funding for rural Fermanagh projects
COMMUNITY groups across Fermanagh are delighted with the news that they are to get significant financial support to help with their much-anticipated rural regeneration projects. It was confirmed that over £38 million of Peaceplus funding would be divided among seven rural regenration projects in the North, with a major proportion going towards local community groups. […]
Welcome support for Fermanagh border communities
BORDER communities in Fermanagh are eligible for funding with the aim of “increasing accessibility to digital technology” as residents report issues with phone reception and broadband. Local people feel that Fermanagh has been left behind when it comes to technology and growth and a Special EU Programmes Body has been set up to support people […]
Fermanagh club miss out on major financial boost
THE chairman of Ballinamallard United has said the club is being “frozen out” when it comes to money after they missed out on significant financial investment from governing body UEFA. UEFA recently confirmed the launch of its solidarity payment scheme, with the aim of supporting smaller nations who are not in local action on a […]
£88,000 funding boost for Fermanagh bands
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL band is set to purchase new drums after benefiting from a recent £88,000 windfall aimed at supporting local bands across Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The funding, part of the Musical Instruments Fund facilitated by the Arts Council and Department for Community, was distributed to 12 bands in the area. Among […]
Grant transforms Belleek with new community hub
SUPPORT is being brought to community groups and charitable organisations in Fermanagh following the announcement of £6.8 million in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used for a range of projects, including bringing isolated people together to make connections, building skills to empower individuals, and supporting those in need over […]
Vital telephone befriending service receives £2,000 grant
A VITAL telephone befriending service in Fermanagh has been awarded a £2,000 grant from the AXA Local Community Awards Fund to support its work in combating loneliness and isolation. Connect Fermanagh provides regular phone calls offering companionship, a listening ear, and vital social interaction to individuals across the community. The grant, awarded in partnership with […]
Fermanagh charities receive major funding support
Three charities in Enniskillen have each received a £1,000 grant from SPAR NI, as part of its Community Cashback Grant initiative. The Aisling Centre Company, The Cedar Foundation and Positive Futures are three of 20 recipients selected from over 900 applications that came from grassroots organisations, registered charities and community groups from across Northern Ireland. […]
Fermanagh group gets £5,000 grant
A FERMANAGH non-profit organisation has said that a £5,000 grant is a ‘lifeline’ as they continue to provide a vital service to the people of the county. Fermanagh Rural Community Initiative, based on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen, is an accredited supplier of training courses and has been providing high quality training for over two decades. The […]
Executive announces £40 million support for hospitality sector
THE Executive has recently agreed on a £40 million support package for businesses in the hospitality sector. Over 3,200 businesses will be eligible for a one-off grant under the Omicron Hospitality Payment. The amounts will be as follows: £10,000 for businesses with a rateable value up to £15,000 £15,000 for businesses with a rateable value […]