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Council Awards £1 Million Grants to Strengthen Rural Communities Across Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has awarded £1 million to eight community organisations through its Strategic Capital Projects Grant Programme. The funding will support new sports facilities, community hubs, walkways, and accessibility improvements aimed at boosting health, wellbeing, and social connection across rural communities. Applications for the next round of grants open on 13 April 2026.
£1 Million Investment in Rural Community Infrastructure
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has awarded £1 million in grants to eight community and voluntary organisations across the district to improve facilities and strengthen rural communities.
The funding forms part of the Council’s five-year £5 million Strategic Capital Projects Grant Programme, which supports community-led developments designed to deliver long-term benefits for residents across the district’s rural areas.
The initiative recognises the important role that community organisations play in promoting health, wellbeing, social inclusion and community connection in towns and villages throughout Fermanagh and Omagh.
Projects Receiving Strategic Capital Grants
Eight projects have been awarded funding during the 2025–2026 funding round, supporting a wide range of infrastructure improvements and new facilities.
Sustainability & Community Project – £300,000
Omagh Lawn Tennis Club
Planned upgrades include:
- A canopy over two tennis courts
- A covered padel court
- A pickleball court
- Solar panel installation
- Improvements to existing facilities
- Wheelchair-friendly parking and accessibility upgrades
Community Health & Wellbeing Hub – £100,000
Enniskillen Gaels
The funding will support a new community facility, replacing a derelict structure.
The new building will include:
- Multi-purpose community space
- Training rooms
- Toilets and storage
- Parking facilities
- Improved public realm areas
Maguiresbridge Community Walkway – £100,000
St Mary’s Maguiresbridge GFC
This project will deliver an accessible multi-use walkway built with locally sourced materials and LED lighting to promote physical activity and social interaction for residents of all ages.
Community Walkway, Event Space & MUGA – £99,919.43
St. Molaise GFC, Irvinestown
The development includes:
- 1km and 3km walking loops around the town
- A community event space
- A social coffee hub known as the Coffee Shaq
- A multi-use games area (MUGA) to support inclusive play and sport
Indoor Multi-Sport Shared Facility – £100,000
Teemore Shamrocks
Funding will support the development of a full-size indoor 4G multi-use pitch, providing year-round access for sports groups and helping overcome challenges faced by rural communities during poor weather conditions.
Floodlight Installation Project – £93,204
Beragh Swifts Football Club
Energy-efficient LED floodlights will be installed to:
- Extend pitch usage hours
- Improve safety for players and spectators
- Support walking and active travel
The upgrade is part of a wider long-term plan to develop a community sports hub.
Multi-Use Shared Community All-Weather Pitch – £100,000
Tattyreagh GAA Club
The funding will help deliver a floodlit MUGA facility, designed for year-round use by:
- Schools
- Community groups
- Sports clubs
- Local residents
All-Inclusive Sustainable Gym & Sensory Trail – £100,000
Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór, Carrickmore
Plans include an eco-friendly community hub featuring:
- An accessible gym
- Meeting rooms
- Sensory equipment
- Fully accessible facilities
- An outdoor sensory trail
Supporting Rural Communities and Wellbeing
The grants were awarded following a competitive application process, where organisations were required to demonstrate match funding and obtain necessary approvals.
Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff, praised the projects and their community impact.
He said the Council is committed to addressing the needs of rural communities and supporting projects that improve wellbeing and social inclusion.
He added that the developments will help:
- Reduce rural isolation
- Encourage physical activity
- Create inclusive spaces for communities to gather
- Future-proof community infrastructure
Next Round of Grant Funding Opens Soon
Organisations interested in applying for the 2026–2027 Strategic Capital Projects Grant Programme should note that applications open on 13 April 2026.
Mandatory workshops for prospective applicants began on 2 March 2026, and groups are encouraged to begin preparing their proposals early.
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