Ulster Scots- Culture and Heritage Sponsorship

Culture Heritage Sponsorship
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Culture and Heritage Sponsorship

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has offered  £300 sponsorship for free, inclusive events celebrating local culture, heritage, language, and the arts.

Sponsorship was available for events taking place during:

  • European Heritage Open Days (8–14 Sept 2025)
    Focus on architecture, hidden histories, or improved access to heritage.

  • Culture Night (19 Sept 2025)
    Creative performances, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural showcases.

  • Leid Week (24–28 Nov 2024)
    Events promoting Ulster-Scots language, music, storytelling, and heritage.

  • Seachtain na Gaeilge (1–17 Mar 2026)
    Celebrating the Irish language through arts, media, and educational events.

Applicants could apply for multiple strands. Events must:
✅ Take place in the district
✅ Be free and open to all
✅ Align with Council priorities

This sponsorship process has complete, with a total of 5 successful Leid Week applications, theses are currently being delivered across the district. 2025-26 Leid Week successful candidates are:

Market House Cultural Group
Friends of Little Woods
Cooley PTA
SEFF
McClintock Parent Support Group