Welcome to Tyrone!
Tyrone is the largest county in Northern Ireland and is a great destination for hill walkers, anglers, boaters, historians and even those with an interest in the history of Ireland before records began.
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Information Tyrone Ireland
In the county you’ll also find Benburb Castle, dating to 1616. The area around it features a salmon leap and it is a place frequented by canoeists.
The village of Ballygawley boasts the ruins of St Kieran’s Church (1489) with a fine view of the area. The Boyne Valley is known for its Neolithic passage graves, but the peoples who lived in pre-Christian Tyrone certainly left their mark, with many indications of settlement in ancient times.
Not far from Ballygawley, for example, you’ll find an oft overlooked small roofless tomb that features concentric circle designs. Some academics have claimed that the form of a woman can be seen in the carvings, accompanied by an angular man – an indication that the ancient peoples who worshipped the sun were anthropomorphising the celestial body in order to celebrate life – either after death – or to indicate that life regenerates after the passing of a loved one. So if you want to avoid the crowds of Newgrange but are eager to take in a spot of prehistoric art, then the passage tomb at Sess Kilgreen might be worth the trip if you’re in the area. This is just one of several places of prehistoric interest in Tyrone, with its cairns, passage graves and hundreds of standing stones.
Attractions Tyrone Ireland
Tyrone Tourist Attractions
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Arboe Monument - Arboe
This well known monument stands at Arboe Point, 'the Hill of the Cow', on the west shore of Lough Neagh. It is a particularly fine specimen and belongs to a late period in the development of the sculptured free-standing ringed crosses. In its present form it is a reconstruction, the upper part having fallen in 1846, and now stands 18 feet high. The carved details depict biblical scenes some of which are self evident - Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, the Crucifixion, David and Goliath, the Last Supper, Cain and Able, etc. - but weathering has obscured the meaning of other panels. There was a monastery hereabouts in the sixth century and pilgrimages were until fairly recently made to the site.
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Dromore Mound - Dromore
The Dromore Mound, which is the remains of an ancient Motte & Bailey, can be found just a few hundred metres from the town centre. It is one of the finest examples of a Norman Motte & Bailey to be found in Ireland today and is protected by the Historic Monuments Branch of the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
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Gortin Glen - Gortin
Gortin Glen, to the West of Gortin Village on the Omagh Road, is an area characterised by fantastic panoramic views and the Gortin lakes. The Glen is home to the Gortin Glen Forest Park, which provides a series of beautiful walks, and a drive, through the forest - with a number of nature activities thrown in for good measure. It is only when one reaches the park that the lack of trees in the rest of the region becomes obvious. Just down the road from the forest park is the Ulster History Park, a highly rated History Centre, including an accurate recreation of early settlements in the area. The Centre is very high - tech and promises something for everyone.
Heritage Sites
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Benburb Sunday - Benburb
Held in the grounds of the Servite priory, Benburb on the 3rd Sunday in June this colourful event attracts 1000's of visitors and has such attractions as: live acts, music ranging from folk to modern, fun fair, Irish dancing, raffles and a miniature train. Very much a family day.
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Coalisland - Coalisland
Tyrone's industrial heritage is illustrated in the Coalisland Experience. Located in the Cornmill on the site of the old canal basin, the centre charts coalisland progression in the past 300 years, bringing to life the stages in the area's development in potteries, corn milling, canals and brickworks. Photographic and map records add a human touch, and there are regular enactments of scenes related to Coalisland's proud heritage.
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Heritage Work - Dungannon
Located at 26 Market Square, Dungannon, Tyrone . Heritage World offers you the chance to trace your family history and roots. It also includes arts and crafts memorabilia and historical data. Name scrolls and coats of arms may be purchased.
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Moy Iron Gates - Moy
The richly modelled metalwork is thought by some to have been the work of the firm of the celebrated Dublin iron-founder Richard Turner, best known for his conservatories in Dublin, Belfast and Kew Gardens. Motorists passing through the village of Moy ought to stop at the bottom of the hill and admire the cast-iron gate and screen set up in the 19th century to provide the grand entrance to the now-vanished Roxborough Castle.
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Sperrin Heritage Centre - Sperrin
The Sperrin Heritage Centre situated in the heart of the Sperrin mountains offers a superb view across the beautiful Glenelly Valley and river. The centre presents an exciting exhibition 'Treasure of the Sperrins' with translations in English, French and German. Using the latest presentation techniques the exhibition is designed to convey the story of glaciation and the discovery of gold in the Sperrins, as well as the more light hearted story of poteen, the famous Irish drink, culminating in a ghostly experience in Murphy's General Store.
The Golf Courses Tyrone Ireland
Aughnacloy Golf Club
Benburb Valley Golf Club
Dungannon Golf Club
Fintona Golf Club
Killymoon Golf Club
Newtownstewart Golf Club
Omagh Golf Club
