Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will illuminate Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre, Omagh on various dates throughout the month of December
5th December 2023
On Friday 1 December 2023, both buildings will be illuminated red to mark World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to date and raise awareness about the challenges that remain to achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030.
On Sunday 3 December 2023, both buildings will be illuminated purple to mark International Day of Disabled People. This day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in society.
Both buildings will be illuminated blue on Thursday 7 December in recognition of World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Awareness Day. TTTS Awareness Day was founded by the TTTS Foundation to educate the public about the risks of being pregnant with monochorionic twins, triplets, and higher multiples.
On Thursday 21 December both buildings will be illuminated green to mark the Samaritans Longest Night Campaign. The campaign aims to highlight that The Northern Ireland Samaritans are here for you during your darkest hours, especially over the festive season & even on Christmas Day.
On Friday 22 December, Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre, will be illuminated green to mark NSPCC NI Walk for Children 2023. On this night – the longest night of the year – participants will take part in a 5k walk because for children facing abuse, every night can feel like the longest.
To find out more about illuminating Council properties, please contact the Community Services team at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council by telephone on 0300 303 1777, text phone 028 8225 6216 or email at communitysupport@fermanaghomagh.com.