Update in relation to Council services due to Storm Amy

2nd October 2025

Last updated: 10am Wednesday 8th October 2025

Following Storm Amy, updates in relation to Council facilities are as follows: 
Outdoor facilities & open spaces
Now open;
  • Omagh Leisure Complex – 3G Pitch & Running Track, reopened Saturday 04 October
  • Bawnacre Centre – Small 3G and Large 3G Pitches and Tennis Courts, reopened Saturday 04 October
  • Castle Park Centre – 3G & 4G Pitches, reopened Saturday 04 October
  • Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • Lough Navar Forest Drive – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • Henry Street Dog Park – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • Killyfole Walk – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • North Fermanagh Valley Park – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • St Julian’s Park – Reopened Sunday 5 October
  • Fermanagh Lakeland Forum – 3G Pitch reopened Monday 6 October
  • Household Recycling Centres – reopened Monday 6 October, as normal
  • The Ardhowen, Enniskillen – reopened Tuesday 7 October, residual works ongoing
  • Forthill Park – reopened Tuesday 7 October, residual works ongoing
  • Arleston Dog Park – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • Playparks –  reopened Tuesday 7 October, residual works ongoing
  • Cross Cemetery – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • Greenhill Cemetery – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • Fintona Cemetery – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • Breandrum Cemetery – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • Dublin Rd Cemetery – reopened Tuesday 7 October
  • All remaining parks & outdoor spaces –reopened Tuesday 7 October, residual works ongoing
  • Gortin Glens Forest Park – reopened Thursday 9 October, with some restrictions on walking and bike trails. The horse trails will remain closed until inspections and work completed
It will take time to inspect all sites and there may be a delay in the reopening some sites. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Household bin collections
Household bin collections are scheduled to operate as normal however there may be some disruption due to localised surface flooding in some areas. If your bin was not collected on Thursday 02 or Friday 03 October please bring it back in and present it again on your next scheduled collection day.

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 posted here and on 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. 

Emergency numbers
You should note the following numbers in case of emergency:

  • emergency services – 999 or 112
  • Northern Ireland Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
  • NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
  • Northern Ireland Water Waterline – 03457 440 088
  • Flooding Incident Line – 0300 2000 100
  • Housing Executive – 03448 920 901

Report a fallen tree or blocked road
You can report a fallen tree or blocked road to the Department of Infrastructure at the following link Report an obstruction on a road or street or by phoning 0300 200 7899.