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SEVEN GRANTS AWARDED FROM THE JOAN TRIMBLE BURSARY AWARDS

      Seven talented young people have been awarded grants to support their pursuits in music and performing arts. The Joan Trimble Bursary Awards were set up in 2002 in memory of the Enniskillen-born musician and composer.  Established by her family, the Awards recognise Joan’s lifelong commitment to County Fermanagh and their purpose is to encourage the involvement of young people in music, creativity, the performing arts and Irish culture. The recent successful re...

WIND FARM FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SOUTH WEST FERMANAGH

Is your community project located within 12 km of the Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in South West Fermanagh? If yes your group may be eligible to apply for a grant from the Slieve Rushen Wind Farm Fund. The community fund was launched by Mantlin Ltd, owners of the wind farm in conjunction with the Fermanagh Trust who administer the grant aid and it is hoped that this funding will continue throughout the lifetime of the wind farm’s operation. In previous years the fund awarded grants to organi...

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRAINING: A CASE STUDY

In the heart of Omagh, two community leaders, Fiona McDermott of Five Star Omagh and Andy Campbell of Together with Solace Mental Health and Social Support Group, have been instrumental in driving positive change building their knowledge and capacity through their participation in a series of training courses offered by the Investing in Community Leadership Programme. Their dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and promoting mental health and well-being has not...