DAERA is taking a new, more practical approach to support your farm business through the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP). Find out more daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/susta… @UFUHQ @NIfoodanddrink @DairyCouncilNI @EnvironmentNI @BritishVets @LMCNI @DiscoverCAFRE

Want to make a greater impact in your community? Registrations are now open for the Diploma in Community Development Practice (2026–2027). This course, facilitated by Fermanagh Trust and Rural Community Network, offers an opportunity to participants to explore community development in detail and to learn from the experiences of development initiatives elsewhere. Designed for volunteers, committee members, community activists and those working across the community and voluntary sector, the Diploma will help participants develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to support positive change in their local area. 📚 Gain a recognised qualification 🤝 Learn alongside others passionate about community development 🌍 Explore real-life examples of successful community initiatives For full details and to register, click here: fermanaghtrust.org/diploma-i… As part of the Investing in Community Volunteers Programme, offering training and development opportunities for volunteers, committee members and staff working across the community and voluntary sector in Fermanagh and Omagh. The Investing in Community Volunteers Programme is one of 13 programmes as detailed in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, a project supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

News release📰📢 Visitors urged to stay safe during Open Farm Weekend. Read more ➡️ hseni.gov.uk/news/visitors-u…

📢 Council Opens Sponsorship for Cultural & Heritage Events Eligible groups and organisations can now apply for £300 sponsorship to deliver events for European Heritage Open Days and Culture Night 2026. Applications close 2 July, 5pm Apply now: bit.ly/3yyTOcg

🛢️ The average price of 500 litres of home heating oil in #NorthernIreland this week is £414.12, the lowest it has been since the beginning of March. 👀 View this week’s average prices for 300, 500 and 900 litres in your area by using our home heating oil price checker tool ➡️ bit.ly/3Um4vYG

🚜 Calling all budding artists! There’s still time to enter the 2025 Farm Safety Poster Competition, sponsored by @yellowwelliesuk🎨 Get creative and design a poster highlighting farm dangers. Check out the T&Cs and apply here ➡️ hseni.gov.uk/farm-safety-pos…

Need help applying to RMCGS 2026/27? Contact your local Rural Support Network for support. Grants £500–£2,500. Min 15% match funding. Closes 12 noon Mon 22 June. 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rur… @AreaNorthern @TADA_RSN @ofrarsn @FermanaghRCN @DownRural

Our new Performance Improvement Plan 2026/27 outlines how we will continue to make a positive difference across Fermanagh and Omagh. Read more here: bit.ly/3QdSF2V

Applications are open for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowances for the 2026/27 academic year. Important info for applying: ✔️ Add each child for whom you have parental responsibility and who will be attending full time at school or Regional/FE College to your application ✔️ If children are aged over 16 and you’re unsure whether they will return to school or change schools, add on the application the child’s name and the name of the school your child waiting for results is most likely to attend ✔️ Inform the Meals and Uniform Section by phone or in writing if this information changes. You can do this by emailing mealsanduniform@eani.org.uk Your child’s funding will be delayed if you do not add them to your application before submitting. 👉 Applications can be made using EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent/l… More information on how to apply can be found on the EA website: eani.org.uk/fsm

Did you know that the Farm Census in 2025 told us there were 25,834 farms in Northern Ireland? Make sure your farm is counted in the 2026 Census. Complete at: daera-ni.gov.uk/farm-census @UFUHQ @nirwnnews @nidirect @RuralSupport @YFCUPresident

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI welcomes applications for the appointment of a Chair and 15 Members to Northern Ireland’s first Just Transition Commission. More at: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/pub… The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Applications for Free School Meals & Uniform Allowance (FSMU) for the upcoming academic year are now open via EA Connect: connect.eani.org.uk/parent Please note, as well as new applicants, parents of children who are currently in receipt of FSMU will need to apply again for the 2026/27 school year. If you don’t already have an EA Connect account, you will need to set one up. This is quick and easy to do, and there is lots of helpful information available on eani.org.uk/fsm to show you how.

We are now accepting applications to PEACEPLUS Investment Area 6.1 Strategic Planning and Engagement, a total value of €6 million in funding. This investment area supports activity that will reduce the legal and administrative barriers to cross-border co-operation through joint development and management of strategies; co-operation capacity building; and identification of solutions. This is the fourth and final call in this investment area. Applications must be received no later than 5pm on August 28, 2026. Find more info and how to apply here: seupb.eu/peaceplus/current-f…

The 2026 Active Travel Challenge launched this week! 🚲🚶🏻‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚌🚆 📹 Minister @LizKimminsSF encourages everyone to get involved #ActiveTravel 💻 To find out more and register today, visit atc.getmeactive.org.uk @WWCTrustNI @Translink_NI @BelfastTrust @WesternHSCTrust @belfastcc @dcsdcouncil @nmdcouncil @setrust @SouthernHSCT @fermanaghomagh @mea_bc @NHSCTrust @CausewayCouncil @ANBorough @abcb_council @ANDborough @lisburnccc @MidUlster_DC

Great to hear of the return of the Devenish Island Ambassador Service this weekend - they're ready to welcome visitors, share stories & bring the site’s history to life. 🕚 11am to 5.30pm 📅 June: Weekends 📅 July and August: Daily 📅 September: Weekends loughernepilgrimway.com/visi…

Our Sunday summer opening begins this weekend at Enniskillen Castle • 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝗽𝗺 You can also make a day of it with our Castle & Cruise Pass with Erne Water Taxi, combining a boat trip and Castle visit at a discounted rate enniskillencastle.co.uk/even…

Yoga by the Water Booking essential: pci.jotform.com/form/2615124…… To view our whole brochure of activities for the week click on the link below canva.link/h2j87wnrz96k8nb

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA today visited Ballylone Rural Development Association, a rural organisation awarded funding under the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF) and announced £2 million investment into the fund. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe…

Save the date for #NationalBloodWeek starting this Mon, 8th June! Join us in celebrating our donors & the #MissingType campaign all while we save lives together. With O neg blood stocks low, it's an ideal time to become a first-time donor. 🩸 Book by click the link in our bio!

RMCGS 2026/27 is open now (grants £500–£2,500). Watch a previous recipient’s story and apply by 12 noon Mon 22 June. Contact your local RSN for support. More info at: daera-ni.gov.uk/services/rur… @AreaNorthern @TADA_RSN @ofrarsn @FermanaghRCN @DownRural @fermanaghomagh @nidirect