Council Continues December Illuminations at Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will continue its December illuminations programme by lighting Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre in a series of symbolic colours throughout December 2025. Running each evening from 6pm to midnight, the illuminations support major awareness campaigns and commemorative events across Northern Ireland.

World AIDS Day – 1 December

Both buildings will be illuminated red on Monday 1 December for World AIDS Day, in partnership with Positive Life NI.

This initiative supports the #STOPSTIGMA campaign, promoting equality for sexual health alongside mental and physical health. Positive Life NI continues to advocate for ending HIV-related stigma and encourages Northern Ireland to commit to the WHO goal of zero HIV diagnoses by 2030.

More information:
https://worldaidsday.org/

International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December

On Wednesday 3 December, the Council will light both sites purple for the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This observance raises awareness of the barriers faced by people with disabilities in education, work, healthcare, and society. The Council encourages local businesses and venues to complete its Age and Access Charter to improve accessibility.

Age & Access Friendly information:
https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/services/health-wellbeing/agefriendly/become-age-and-access-friendly-creating-inclusive-spaces-for-everyone/

World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness Day – 7 December

On Sunday 7 December, the buildings will be illuminated blue for World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness Day, in partnership with The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation.

This campaign highlights the risks associated with monochorionic twin, triplet, and higher multiple pregnancies and directs families to the TTTS Foundation for support.

More information:
https://www.tttsfoundation.org/

Human Rights Day – 10 December

On Wednesday 10 December, both buildings will shine purple from 4pm to mark Human Rights Day, supported by Women’s Aid.

The event marks the end of the Global 16 Days Campaign, raising awareness of violence against women and girls. Fermanagh Women’s Aid and Omagh Women’s Aid will host vigils to remember women killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.

Support information:
https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/BeTheChange

The Longest Night – 21 December

On Sunday 21 December, the Council will illuminate both venues green for The Longest Night, in partnership with Samaritans of Omagh.

Demand for emotional support increases at night, and the winter solstice symbolises the vital work Samaritans volunteers provide to those in crisis.

Volunteer information:
https://www.samaritans.org/ni/support-us/volunteer/

Further Information

For full programme details, visit:
https://www.fermanaghomagh.com

Charity Support section:
https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/services/community/community-support/

You can also contact the Community Services team:
Phone: 0300 303 1777
Email: communitysupport@fermanaghomagh.com