Council to light up buildings in February 2024

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will illuminate Enniskillen Castle and Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, blue on Thursday 15 February to recognise International Angelman Day, yellow on Friday 16 February to mark Care Day, yellow on Tuesday 20 February to mark Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s 60th anniversary, red on Thursday 22 February to mark World Encephalitis Day and pink on Thursday 29 February to recognise Rare Disease Day.

Every year, over fifty world-wide organisations come together to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, and honour loved ones with Angelman syndrome. More information on Angelman syndrome: https://www.angelmanuk.org/

Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience, more information: https://www.voypic.org/careday/

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis, which is more than 10,800 people in the UK. For more information on the Cystic Fibrosis Trust visit: www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk

Encephalitis, a rare but potentially serious condition causing inflammation of the brain, affects 500,000 people globally each year. For more information on the condition, visit: www.encephalitis.info.

Rare Disease Day raises awareness and generates change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers. More information: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council illuminates buildings to recognise days of significance to groups within the wider community. The Council also illuminates buildings in support of a particular campaign or charity. 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 by email at communitysupport@fermanaghomagh.com.