Council update in relation to medium impact weather warning for wind – Monday 26 January

• Due to the Met Office weather warning for wind, which is in place from 00:00 to 23:59 on Tuesday 27th January 2026, in the interests of safety, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council advises the following:

Outdoor spaces & facilities, including Household Recycling Centres

People are advised not to visit Council outdoor facilities during the period of the weather warning. The following Fermanagh and Omagh District Council facilities and open spaces will be closed for public access during the period of the warning

• Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
• Gortin Glens Forest Park (including scenic drive)
• Lough Navar Forest Drive
• Household Recycling Centres (due to risk of flying debris)
• Forthill Park
• Henry Street Dog Park
• Killyfole Walk
• North Fermanagh Valley Park
• Arleston Dog Park
• St Julian’s Park
• Leisure Centres – Outdoor Facilities
• Pitches & Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs)

There may be some delays in the reopening of these sites to enable safety inspections. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Household bin collections & other services

Residents should continue to present their bins for collection as normal and should secure any outdoor objects on their property, such as garden furniture and trampolines, which may cause damage during high winds.

All other Council services, buildings and facilities are scheduled to operate as normal during the weather warning.

Further information

Keep up to date with the Met Office weather warnings by visiting www.metoffice.gov.uk or download the Met Office App. Further updates in relation to Council services will be available on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council website, www.fermanaghomagh.com and the Council’s Facebook and X social media platforms.

Further information in relation to the weather warning and emergency contact numbers in operation is available from nidirect.