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Fermanagh Rural Community Network (FRCN) is the rural support network for County Fermanagh.

FRCN was formed in 1993 and is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.

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The Intec Centre
36 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
BT74 6AJ

Phone: 028 6632 7006 | Fax: 028 6632 3355

typical fermanagh rural landscapeTo provide practical support and guidance, information, signposting and networking opportunities for member groups, through our staff, resource centre, and network services and programmes.

To work with rural community groups and assist in developing sustainable rural communities.

  1. Empowering the voice of rural communities
  2. Championing excellence in community development practice
  3. Developing civic leadership in rural communities through a community development approach
  4. Actively working towards an equitable and peaceful society
  5. Promoting the sustainable development of rural communities

About Us

FRCN has three staff members
  • Frankie Donnelly - Development Worker and Network Coordinator
  • Barry Boyle - Community Development Workerbarry
  • Frances Spence - Administratorfrances

Board of Directors 2009-10

FRCN has a 16 person Board of Directors made up of four voluntary representatives, nominated and elected from each of the four geographical areas of the County; they constantly work to ensure that the committee is both representative and cross-community in make-up.

  • Chair: Louise McLaughlin - Boho Community Association
  • Vice-Chair: Gabriel D’Arcy - Cleenish Community Association
  • Treasurer: Margaret Burleigh - Kinawley Community Partnership
  • Secretary: Anna-Rose Cavanagh - Cashel Women’s Group
  • Kathleen Richey - West Cavan Community Development Association
  • Caroline Johnston - Killyfole Community Group
  • Gerry Gallagher - Med Partnership
  • Fergus McQuillan - Newtownbutler Community Association
  • Oliver McCaffrey - Roslea Community Association
  • Tony Harte Coa - Community Association
  • Dorothy Pendry - Ardess Community Association
  • Vera Gibson - Cleenish & Killesher Community Care
  • Seamus Greene - Coonian Community Association
  • Brian McManus - Aughakillymaude Community Association
  • Brian Richardson - Cashel Community Development Association
  • Noelle Walker - Lack Women’s Group
  • Ted Maye - Irvinestown Community Partnership