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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Local government for Fermanagh and Omagh

The Ulster Fleadh committee condemned the behaviour captured in the video taken at an unaffiliated event in the area (Stock image).

Ulster Fleadh organisers condemn pro-IRA chanting at unofficial event in Dromore

Organisers of the Ulster Fleadh have condemned a video showing pro-IRA chanting by a group of young people.

RQIA found a lack of regard for patients’ safety, dignity and human rights, including the quality and availability of clothing

14 people died after care home switch, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council told

Multiple vulnerable residents died in the “immediate aftermath” of being moved from the Valley Nursing Home, which was ordered to close during the Covid-19 lockdown by a health watchdog.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks as then-Prime Minister David Cameron holds a meeting with G8 leaders at the G8 venue of Lough Erne on June 18, 2013 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool /Getty Images)

Sinn Fein councillor calls for G8 table to be returned from 'Thatcher's study' to Fermanagh

A Sinn Fein councillor is continuing his quest to have a table specially commissioned by former Prime Minister David Cameron for the 2013 G8 Summit “repatriated” to Fermanagh.

‘Fantastic recognition for our beautiful town’ - Enniskillen residents celebrate best kept crown

People in Enniskillen have spoken of their pride after it was named Ireland’s best kept town.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council offers free tea, coffee and dinner for members

Revealed: NI council spent almost £15,000 on refreshments for members in one year

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council spent almost £15,000 on food and drink for members during meetings in the last financial year.

Alliance Party’s new hopefuls wanting to make their mark and take a seat at Stormont

A host of names new to many of us are fighting for a seat at Stormont next month. Alliance’s candidate list includes many younger faces, who will aim to capitalise on the party’s strong showing in recent opinion polls.

Belfast, Ards and North Down and Antrim and Newtownabbey councils each had the highest number of employees earning over £100,000.

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Revealed: 45 senior NI council staff received over £100k in pay packets

A total of 45 council employees in Northern Ireland received pay packages worth more than £100,000 in the last financial year, according to a new report.

NI rates explainer: Why are they rising and where is your money going?

Rates in Northern Ireland council areas are set to rise in the coming financial year. However, some will rise more than others. Here's a guide to why this is the case, how rates are calculated and where the money goes.

Rates bills for householders and businesses in Northern Ireland are calculated by adding the district rate set by councils and the regional rate set by Stormont. (Yui Mok/PA)

Bigger rates bills on way for all Northern Ireland households

Rates for the incoming financial year are to be increased across all of Northern Ireland’s 11 councils.

The statistics here are based on the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in a lab-reported test, plus positive rapid lateral flow tests. Stock image. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Newry district tops league table for highest Covid infection rates in UK

Northern Ireland holds the top places in the UK league table for Covid case rates.

Public health funerals, which are also known as paupers' funerals, are "no frills" services provided by the local authority. (Stock photo)

NI councils spending £49k on pauper burials ‘a worrying trend of loneliness’

Nearly £49,000 has been spent on public health funerals — known as pauper burials — by councils in Northern Ireland since 2016.

Some members attended the meeting virtually.

Angry exchanges during virtual NI council meeting over ‘chat’ function ruling

There were angry exchanges during a Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting, with the chair accused of “blatant discrimination” after rejecting a counter proposal to the Platinum Jubilee plans.

Sean Donnelly tributes following death of Tyrone councillor

Tributes have been paid to Tyrone councillor Sean Donnelly following his death on Thursday.

Michelle McIlveen. Credit: Liam McBurney

Education chiefs slammed over rural school bus driver shortage

The Education Authority’s handling of school bus driver shortages in Co Fermanagh has been branded a “complete and absolute failure”.

Police are appealing for information. Stock pic

Arrest after three police injured in Fermanagh traffic stop

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after three police officers sustained injuries during a routine traffic operation in Co Fermanagh at the weekend.

In memory: Chelsea and Omagh Town players line up before the game in St Julian’s Road in 1999

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Super Cup: The night Chelsea played at Omagh Town and Frankie Wilson broke Carlo Cudicini’s nose

July 28, 1999. The last time Chelsea played in Northern Ireland. The place? St Julian’s Road, Omagh. The occasion? A friendly match arranged in aid of the Omagh Bomb Appeal Fund and to lift spirits in a town left heartbroken, bereft and shattered almost a year before.

Matthew Bell and UUP leader Doug Beattie

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