Info_Newsletter_Winter2021

18 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2021 19 www. fermanaghomagh .com Interesting Facts Home of the renowned Ardhowen Theatre and the award-winning Enniskillen Castle Museums. Enniskillen is Ireland’s only island town. Notable features are the Townhall designed by William Scott and constructed in 1901, and Cole’s Monument dated 1857, in Forthill Park. Hosted the G8 meeting of the World’s eight leading economies in 2013. Enniskillen awarded prestigious Purple Flag for excellence in evening and night time economy. Named one of the best places to live in the UK in 2019 by The Times. Home to the state of the art South West College Campus at Cornagrade; the world’s first and largest passive house premium rated building. Lisnarick was formerly known as Archdalestown, in recognition of its proximity to Castle Archdale. Lisnarick was burned in 1641, by Rory Maguire to mark the commencement of the Irish rebellion in Fermanagh. Some of our notable people Adrian Dunbar; Actor Samuel Beckett; Playwright Joan Trimble; Composer and Concert Pianist Kathryn Dane; Ireland International Rugby Player Holly Nixon; International Rower Jim Cleary; NI International Footballer Michael McGovern; NI International Footballer Gavin Noble, Olympian, Triathlon, London 2012 James Gamble; Co founder of Proctor and Gamble, and Old Portorian William Scott, Artist 140 km 2 Geographic Area 4.9% of the total area of the district Within Enniskillen DEA, the Council provides... Outdoor Gyms Leisure Centre Community Centre Play Areas Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) 4 1 1 18 4 Population 18, 130 (2014 mid Census estimate) 48.98% Male 15.60% of district’s overall population 51.02% Female <16 65+ 37 20.13% of population 18.65% of population Average Age per head of population Years Years Did you know the Marble Arch Caves is now open all year round? The Marble Arch Caves, one of NI’s top visitor attractions, nestled within the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark, has extended its traditional opening season so people can enjoy the spectacular showcaves and surrounding area throughout all seasons. Guided cave tours are now available all year (weather permitting, please check before you visit) while a range of ‘above the ground’ experiences are also on offer for all age groups. The popular family ‘Elf Trail’ also makes a return to the Marble Arch Caves this festive season. Visitors to Gortin Glen Forest Park can now enjoy a whole range of new facilities thanks to our ongoing partnership working with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). Following on from the opening of the state-of- the-art destination play park and development of walking trails in 2020, the park now boasts 13km of award winning red and blue grade mountain bike trails, horse riding facilities, improved campsite, new BBQ and picnic shelters, additional parking plus much more! A bike hire and uplift service and café facilities are also available on site. To date, the Council and DAERA have invested more than £2 million to Marble Arch Caves - open all year Visitor Information, toilet and café facilities are also available for those visiting the area. The Great Outdoors For further information please visit www.marblearchcaves.co.uk or telephone 028 6632 1815. i New facilities at Gortin Glen Forest Park transform Gortin Glen Forest Park into a family- friendly destination welcoming up to 100,000 visitors per annum to the Forest Park. District Electoral Areas Focus on Enniskillen DEA Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is made up of seven District Electoral Areas (DEAs). In this issue of in-FO we take a closer look at Enniskillen DEA which is made up of six electoral wards - Castlecoole, Erne, Lisbellaw, Lisnarick, Portora and Rossorry. As well as the town of Enniskillen, the DEA also encompasses the villages of Lisnarick and Lisbellaw. 10 Playing Fields 1 Key Civic Amenity Site 2 Dog Exercise Parks 10 Public Conveniences 1 Theatre 1 Museum 1 Visitor Information Centre 1 Customer Connect Centre 1 Cemeteries 10 1 2