Haunting Halloween celebrations return to Omagh for first time in three years

Sparkling fireworks are set to illuminate the Omagh skies on Halloween night for the first time in three years, as part of this year’s spooktacular Halloween celebrations in the town.

Organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the haunting theme of fearsome festivities is ‘Strangest Things’ – a nod to the recent few years of which the icy grips of the Covid-19 pandemic prevented people coming together to enjoy seasonal events.

The crackling fireworks display will take place at the Oasis Plaza at 6pm, while a similar showcase will illuminate the skies of Broadmeadow, Enniskillen, at the same time – and can be enjoyed completely free-of-charge.

Welcoming the return of the eerie events, chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Barry McElduff, said that ‘a frightfully good night is guaranteed!’

“I am delighted that the Halloween fireworks are taking place this year,” Cllr McElduff said. “It has been a strange few years where we have not had the opportunity to attend public events, such as Halloween.

“In the current climate, I am pleased that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is putting on the fireworks displays and a range of other activities on the night, so that everyone can enjoy a night of fun and entertainment for free.

“I would encourage everyone to go along to Broadmeadow in Enniskillen or the Oasis Plaza in Omagh – a frightfully good night is guaranteed!”

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With spot prizes, a Halloween disco and a supernatural fireworks displays – a night of fun, frights, and fireworks awaits.

As part of the council’s Halloween programme more activities are taking place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh; Omagh Leisure Centre; Marble Arch Caves; Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Geopark; The Ardhowen; Fermanagh Lakeland Forum.

And what’s more, due to the nature of the theme, ‘Strangest Things’, the council say that you can ‘be whoever you want to be’ – so there is ‘no need to buy’ a wicked costume if you don’t wish to!

A range of support to access the Halloween fireworks event is available including limited blue-badge parking and a designated viewing area of the fireworks display for people with disabilities.

Please note: Admission to the ‘Strangest Things’ event at Oasis Plaza is free, however, numbers permitted on OASIS Plaza upper level are limited, and access may be restricted during the event.

For more information, and view the full programme of events, visit ‘fermanaghomagh.com’ or email ‘events@fermanaghomagh.com’ or telephone ‘0300 303 1777’.

This year’s fireworks display in Omagh will take place at the Oasis Plaza on Monday, October 31 at 6pm.