Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has contacted the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for assistance in reviving the Fermanagh County Show after its cancellation. The council expressed disappointment over the show's end and requested support from DAERA.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir replied that his department faces tight budgets and must focus on legal duties and government priorities. He stated no legal obligation exists under the Agricultural Act of 1949 to fund local agricultural shows, limiting optional sponsorship.

Muir noted he met with representatives from the Northern Ireland Shows Association and the Irish Shows Association to discuss future aid tied to rural policy plans. He urged shows to consult local councils and use findings from the Independent Resilience Review for funding bids.

Funding through DAERA's NI Regional Food Programme supports food and drink promotion at eligible shows. Clogher Valley Show received £11,680 last year via this stream.

Council Chief Executive Alison McCullagh reported engagement with the former Fermanagh County Show organisers and host. The host wants a future event, but recommencement by the original organisers appears unlikely. No solution exists for 2026, though officers will assist interested parties for 2027.

Sinn Fein Councillor Sheamus Greene welcomed news of the fund and called for details on its total allocation. He suggested contacting DAERA to avoid misleading expectations about award amounts. Greene stressed benefits of supporting shows and pushed early work for a 2027 return. Party colleague Councillor Barry McElduff seconded the proposal, which passed unanimously.