Fermanagh Rural Community Network

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14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Our 'Exploration of Our Cultural Roots Through Music' Programme Presents …

Songs From Home | Song Trail | Ulster American Folk Park

Date: 10th October 2026
Location: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh
Join us for a special one-off Song Trail celebrating the rich musical heritage of the Fermanagh & Omagh District.
Featuring five wonderful singing groups who have taken part in 6 weeks of free workshops within the project, along with special guests along the way.

Book your FREE tickets:
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Featuring performances from our 5 singing groups in the district all performing songs local to the Fermanagh and Omagh District.
- Bawnacre Centre Group with Tom Sweeney
- Fermanagh House Group with Claire Sharkey
- Harmonise & Friends with Fionnuala Colton
- St Columbas Hall Group with Fil Campbell
- Makaton Choir Arvalee School and Resource Centre & Willowbridge School 2026-27 under the direction of Move to the Beat with Justin

+ some very special guests including Malachi Cush Official

'Exploration of Our Cultural Roots Through Music' Programme is one of 13 programmes as detailed in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, a project supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

14/10/2026

Confirmed: €98,263 PEACEPLUS Change Maker funding awarded

Project: Empowering for a Shared Future

Lead Partner: Derg Valley Care Ltd

Project Partner: Castlederg Events Committee

Purpose: A cross-community programme using festivals, arts, music and family activities to bring people together and celebrate shared heritage. The project will encourage inclusion, strengthen community relationships and promote greater understanding across generations and communities.

Find out more: https://www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/change-maker-funding-programme

14/10/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱!

This local community fund has been set up by Energia Renewables, working in close partnership with local groups from the areas surrounding the Thornog Wind Farm, which is located between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh.

The fund will support projects addressing issues within the following theme areas:

🔹 Energy efficiency and sustainability
🔹 Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community
🔹 Educational issues with a sustainability angle
🔹 Environmental benefit or economic benefit

*Applicant organisations must be located within the 10-mile radius of the wind farm.* Visit our website for more information and to apply.

https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/thornog-community-benefit-fund/

Fermanagh Rural Community Network Fermanagh and Omagh District Council NICVA Supporting Communities

14/10/2026

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We have a survey that requires 1000 responses before 9th October 2026.

You do not need any experience in emergency preparedness to complete this survey.

Whether you have experienced a flood, storm, power cut, severe weather or another disruption — or you live in a rural community — your views matter.

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