Fermanagh and Omagh
§ This page gives an overview of the Fermanagh and Omagh local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Fermanagh and Omagh covers much of southwest Northern Ireland, featuring Lough Erne’s lakelands and the Sperrin Mountains. Enniskillen is the largest town, while Omagh serves as an administrative hub. Tourism, agriculture, and outdoor recreation play key roles in the local economy.
Key Facts about Fermanagh and Omagh
What region are Fermanagh and Omagh in? Fermanagh and Omagh are in Northern Ireland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Fermanagh and Omagh a city? No, Fermanagh and Omagh is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Fermanagh and Omagh? The local government for this district is: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office (local government district).
▶ Official website of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office 🔗 fermanaghomagh.com
Which police force covers Fermanagh and Omagh? Policing in Fermanagh and Omagh is provided by Police Service of Northern Ireland 🔗 psni.police.uk, which covers all 11 Local Government Districts of Northern Ireland.
Fermanagh and Omagh in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Fermanagh and Omagh is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Northern Ireland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Northern Ireland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Fermanagh and Omagh
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Fermanagh and Omagh
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 18 of them are in Northern Ireland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh is divided into 40 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballinamallard
- Belcoo and Garrison
- Belleek and Boa
- Beragh
- Boho, Cleenish and Letterbreen
- Brookeborough
- Camowen
- Castlecoole
- Coolnagard
- Dergmoney
- Derrygonnelly
- Derrylin
- Donagh
- Dromore
- Drumnakilly
- Drumquin
- Ederney and Kesh
- Erne
- Fairy Water
- Fintona
- Florence Court and Kinawley
- Gortin
- Gortrush
- Irvinestown
- Killyclogher
- Lisbellaw
- Lisnarrick
- Lisnaskea
- Maguiresbridge
- Newtownbutler
- Newtownsaville
- Owenkillew
- Portora
- Rosslea
- Rossorry
- Sixmilecross
- Strule
- Tempo
- Termon
- Trillick
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.