New Public Art projects, supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Enniskillen BID, are currently being installed all across the town of Enniskillen and are part of the wider Enniskillen Public Realm project.

All artworks are very specific to Enniskillen and Fermanagh, created with a strong sense of place, local heritage and tradition.

The locations of the two new commissions are as follows.

In ‘A Sense of Place’ (designed by Eleanor Wheeler), 22 ceramic panels placed throughout the town depict old names and imagery of streets and areas from times gone by, using traditional ceramic.

The ‘Under the Arches’ bus shelter screen, Middleton Street, (designed by Hatty & Young), depicts images of local industry and shops, including Hanna's Toy Shop, and the Butter and Corn Markets.

'Walking on Words' is a quirky series of words, phrases, places and sayings, celebrating places, people, landmarks, history, literature, culture and connections that are unique to Enniskillen in 21 locations across the town.

The Enniskillen gateway signage at East Bridge Street includes interpretive information about the island town and how it got its name, including the name in English, Irish and Ogham, the ancient alphabet that dates back to the 4th Century.

Work on installation has begun and will continue until May, after which there will be a formal launch, including walking tours, a digital map and opportunities to ‘Meet the Artist’.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming launch of these creative works highlighting the wealth of culture and craftmanship in and around Enniskillen town.

Further information is available from culture@fermanaghomagh.com.