Positioned on the river strule of rivers Drumragh and Camowen, Omagh is a large suburban town of county Tyrone. The town has anglicized its name from Óghmaigh, which in modern Irish is called Ómaigh, which is an Irish word for virgin plain. Omagh is twinned with East Kilbride, a large town in the West Central …
Dunmisk Enclosure is an important site in County Tyrone, Ireland, since it contains the remains of a Christian burial ground and chapel as well as prehistoric earthwork. It is assumed to be one of the few industrial centres of Ireland during prehistoric times, and was later used as the base for an early Christian monastic …
Peatlands Park, the first of its type in the British Isles, is located close to the southern shores of Lough Neagh. Site for Peatlands Park was acquired in the year 1978 from Irish Peat Development Company and was opened in the year 1990. Ideal for quiet recreation, Peatlands Park is home to different species of …
Parkanaur Forest Park may not be a well-known place but it is surely one where peace of mind can be had. It neither charges any entry fee nor is it difficult to find since it lies in the center of the province, near to the town of Dungannon. For the convenience of family groups and …
Donaghmore Heritage Centre houses a collection of photographs, old school roll books and land registration ledgers. In addition to these, there are numerous documents and artefacts of local interest stored in the Centre. It is a converted National School established in the year 1885. The heritage centre is located in the picturesque village and town …
Tyrone is geographically the second largest county in the province of Ulster, Northern Ireland. Current population of this county is more than 170,000 people. County Tyrone and Omagh both are an example of Irish-English life in Northern Ireland, England. and the United Kingdoms. Tyrone is situated in the north of the island of Ireland and …
The Nally Heritage Centre is located at Naomh Colm Cille GAA grounds in Carrickmore in mid-Tyrone. Through its various exhibits, the museum portrays various aspects of social, economic, political, sporting and geographical history relating to the local area. This Centre has a collection of numerous artefacts dating back to the historic times to the modern …
Designed in such a way that players of any skill level can have a good time playing golf at this place, the wonderful parkland course of Omagh Golf Club, County Tyrone is quite popular. The 18 holes of the course are divided in such a way that there is a twin set of nine holes …
A vibrant and a busy market town, Castlederg is situated in County Tyrone, west of Northern Island. Close to the border of County Donegal and lying on the River Derg, Castlederg is a town boasting of ancient ruins and exquisite scenery. Traditionally, the town was a traveler’s halt along the ancient pilgrimage route on Lough …
St Patricks Well and Magherakeel Monastic Site, County Tyrone Read More »
Ardboe Old Cross in County Tyrone inspires many Christians who visit this high cross from all over the world to admire the intricate Biblical carvings on its sandstone surface. Situated on small hillock in Northern Ireland, there are 22 carved sections of this sculpted stone cross which depict many scenes from both the Old Testament …
