Bernard Mc Grath

SDLP Cllr for Mid Tyrone

[Bernard Mc Grath @GrathBernard]

FODC Tourism event in The Glenpark Estate in Omagh today, show casing our best tourist attractions including Gortin Glens Forest Park and The Ulster American Folk Park. Speaking at the event Carmel Scott from Tourism NI and Ciara Toner from the Sperrins Partnership

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

Do you know a young person doing amazing things?

Nominations are open for the Young Achievers’ Reception 2026 (18 & under). From sport & education to volunteering and community work, celebrate those going above & beyond 💫

⏰ Deadline: 5pm, 17 April
👉 https://t.co/dA4YlErLDx

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

📣 Join us for ‘Championing Rural Communities’ on Thursday

Speakers from: UFU, Creggan Comm Assoc, Omagh Forum, Monaghan Integrated Development, Tír Eoghan, Páirc an Chrócaigh & FODC

🗓️ 26 March • 7pm
📍 Newtownbutler Community Centre

[email protected]

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

🚨 Only 2 mandatory info sessions left for the Strategic Capital Projects Grant Programme 2026/27!

📍 24 Mar – Enniskillen Castle
📍 25 Mar – Strule Arts Centre

💷 £1 MILLION available for projects that enhance facilities, address local needs & benefit communities.

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

📢 Funding Open 2026/27
⏰ 1 day left to apply!

Fermanagh & Omagh Grant Aid, Bursary Funding & Events/Festival Sponsorship.

⏰ Closes 18 Feb, 5pm
🔗 Apply now 👉 https://t.co/G6CI7gvwCH

📅 Don’t miss out!

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

📢 Strategic Capital Projects Grant 2026/27

💷 £1M available for community & voluntary projects improving local facilities & meeting local needs.

🗓 Opens 13 April 2026
⏰ Closes 15 May 2026 (5pm)

⚠️ Attendance at a March info session is mandatory to apply.

Don’t miss out!

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

🎓 Do you need a placement year as part of your degree? Interested in working in Fermanagh & Omagh District Council?

▶️ This video provides an insight into the student placement experience with FODC.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/Ol7eOQNaA6

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

💰📆 Funding & Advice Fair 📆💰

Just a week to go until our next Funding & Advice Fair providing information about available funding, how to apply and an opportunity to discuss any project ideas for your community.

📅 Monday 19 January 2026
🕰 4pm - 7pm
📍 Bawnacre, Irvinestown

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

🎓Interested in a placement year with Fermanagh & Omagh District Council?

👉 Apply here - https://t.co/0F3jBGxfoc

#StudentPlacement #PlacementYear #FODC

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

📢 Funding Opportunities Now Open – 2026/27
Applications open for Fermanagh & Omagh Grant Aid & Bursary Funding and Events & Festival Sponsorship

🆕 Deadline extended
⏰ Closes Wed 18 Feb 2026, 5pm

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/G6CI7gvwCH
📅 Apply early!

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

Please note that essential maintenance works at Gortin Play Park will begin Thursday 15 January. The play park will be closed during this time and is expected to reopen on Tuesday 20 January.

Alternative play parks: 👉 https://t.co/vgAid98CfO

Thank you for your understanding.

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is hosting a Funding Fair on Monday 19 Jan 2026 from 4pm – 7pm (Drop-In) in The Bawnacre, Irvinestown.

Come along and find out how the Council Community Team and other agencies can provide help and guidance on a practical level.

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

📢 Funding Open Soon!

Grant Aid & Bursary Funding, Events & Festival Sponsorship 2026/27 opens 7 Jan 2026 and closes 4 Feb 2026 (5pm).

ℹ️ Funding & Advice Fair: 19 Jan, 4–7pm, The Bawnacre, Irvinestown.

🔗 https://t.co/G6CI7gvwCH

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

🕯️ Remembering the Omagh Rail Tragedy – 75 Years On 🕯️

A community memorial will take place on 24 Nov 2025 to honour the five railway workers lost in 1950.

📅 Talk by Tony McGartland, 20 Nov, 7pm, Strule Arts Centre.

More info 👉 https://t.co/lD8BUu7J3C

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

Cllr Rainey & Cllr McGrath represented Fermanagh & Omagh District Council at the A5-N2 Cross Border Committee in Lifford. The meeting heard from the Enough Is Enough campaign & noted the A5 appeal begins Dec 2025. The Council reaffirmed its support for the project.

[Fermanagh & Omagh District Council @fermanaghomagh]

Latest Residents’ Magazine is online!

Catch up on what’s happening in our district:
🎄 Festive fun & seasonal events
🌨 Tips to prepare for severe weather
🏋️‍♀️ Updates on the new Leisure & Wellness Centre
📰 Community news, stories & more

Visit https://t.co/MMGhlnZBKO

[Bernard Mc Grath @GrathBernard]

I recently attended the 10th Anniversary of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. It was good to catch up with former SDLP representatives Richie McPhilips Paul Blake and John Coyle.

[Omagh Forum for Rural Associations @ofrarsn]

The Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is now open for applications. We will be delivering some pre application sessions so keep an eye out for the dates. online application is available via the link below.

https://t.co/zOVOkW4jcB...

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

This budget represents yet more drift, inaction and distraction from the Finance Minister and the Executive.

Today we published our own plans for better public finances, representing real ambition for how we raise and spend money in this place.

[Bernard Mc Grath @GrathBernard]

Out and about today in Mid Tyrone doing a Leaflet drop with an update on local issues