'The Council recognises that the decision to cancel the Halloween Fireworks events is disappointing, but it is reflective of the very challenging financial environment in which we are operating.'
The annual Halloween fireworks displays hosted in Enniskillen and Omagh have been cancelled less than a week before they were due to return for the first time since 2019.
A spokesperson for the local council said it was required to 'reprioritise' its budgets in order to meet its financial obligations."Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Halloween Fireworks event, which was due to take place in Enniskillen and Omagh on Monday 31 October 2022, has been cancelled," the statement said.
"The Council is aware of the challenges households face in the coming months and is undertaking a wider review of budgets and is working with its statutory partners, local support organisations, and charities to develop schemes to support residents in our district through the cost of living crisis.