Update in relation to Council services due to Storm Bram

8th December 2025

Last updated: 16.30 Monday 08 December 2025

Due to the Met Office weather warning for wind, which is in place from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday 09 December 2025, 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

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 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.