There was a real sense of community as Fermanagh residents came together to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at various events held across the county.

Festivities kicked off on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 1 with the official launch of the 'Our Coronation Story' exhibition at the Enniskillen Castle Museum. The launch event was compered by Gary Wilson, with speeches by outgoing Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson, Lord Lieutenant of County Tyrone Robert Scott, Lord Lieutenant of County Fermanagh Viscount Brookeborough, Alison Fraser, Senior Head of Funding, The National Lottery Community Fund and Selwyn Johnston, who was a major force in the organisation of many of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Enniskillen including the exhibition. The Royal Dragoon Guards Band of the Irish Regiment entertained those in attendance with a number of tunes.

Please note that Saturday, June 11 will be the last day which Her Majesty's coat, dress and hat will be on display within the 'Our Coronation Story' exhibition at Enniskillen Castle. This is to facilitate its return to Her Majesty on Sunday, June 12.

The rest of the exhibition (with the exception of Her Majesty's garments) will continue to remain open and on display until Sunday, June 12 at 5pm.

If you are planning or have booked a visit to the exhibition on Sunday, June 12 to view Her Majesty's garments please be aware that it will not be on display. You are welcome to rearrange your visit before Saturday, June 11 June at 5pm and pre-booking is not essential.

On Saturday, June 4, a Family Fun Day and Armed Forces Display was hosted at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School which attracted great crowds who enjoyed demonstrations throughout the day. Vintage vehicles were on display and young people had the opportunity to try on uniforms worn by The Queen's Guards.

Throughout the district the celebrations continued over the bank holiday weekend with tea parties and family fun days hosted in many towns and villages including Ballinamallard, Lack, Maguiresbridge, Kesh, Brookeborough, Fivemiletown and Enniskillen.

In Ballinamallard, hundreds of people attended a special open air service of thanksgiving held at Severfield car park on the morning of Sunday, June 5. During the service, a children's Jubilee choir organised and directed by Lynsey McCrea sang a selection of songs. The service was followed by a barbecue where members of the local community came together to enjoy food and a range of fun activities.

The festivities in Enniskillen concluded at Enniskillen Castle with the Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday, June 5. There was a jovial atmosphere as crowds gathered in the sunny courtyard with picnics to enjoy the entertainment and performances provided by Silver Bands and the Erne Highland Dancers - the perfect end to four days of festivities in honour of Her Majesty.