Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has paid tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, following her death on September 8 at the age of 96.

The Queen was a frequent visitor to Northern Ireland, and also visited the Fermanagh and Omagh district on a number of occasions, most notably when she visited Omagh in 2002 as part of her Golden Jubilee, and in 2012 when she visited Enniskillen during her Diamond Jubilee.

On this occasion, she attended a service at St. Macartin’s Cathedral before crossing the street to visit St. Michael’s Church, and later officially opened South West Acute Hospital.

During The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year, the cornflower-blue outfit she wore during her visit to Enniskillen in 2012 was on display in Enniskillen Castle as part of the Our Coronation exhibition.

The Queen will be fondly remembered in the district, particularly by those who had the pleasure of meeting her and those who worked with the various charities with which she had an association.

The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff said: “As Chair of the Council, I have agreed to the opening of a Book of Condolence to facilitate those citizens who wish to express their sympathy and thoughts on the death of Queen Elizabeth."

Two such books were made available to sign from 2pm today, Friday, September 9, one each in the Townhall, Enniskillen and the Grange, Omagh.

An online Book of Condolences will also be open on the Council’s website, at www.fermanaghomagh.com.

The Council has also made provision for citizens to leave floral tributes to Her Majesty at Enniskillen Castle (the grassed area to the exterior front) and the Urban Garden at Strule Arts Centre.