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Irish Film and Television Network » Locations2 » Tyrone
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TRAVEL INFORMATION |
Although there are no rail services to Tyrone, Ulsterbus provide limited daily services from Belfast and surrounding counties. Take the N2 from Dublin to reach Tyrone.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Tyrone is predominantly a flat farming county only disrupted by the Sperrin Mountains in the north.
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TRANSPORT |
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Bus
Ulsterbus provide limited daily services to County Tyrone from Belfast and surrounding counties.
Ulsterbus 01232 333000
Rail
The Dublin / Cork and Dublin / Limerick lines serve North Tipperary with stations at Templemore and Thurles, Roscrea, Cloughjordan, Nenagh and Birdhill. The other towns of Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir are served by the Waterford / Limerick line.
For further information on rail services, telephone: 01 8366222 062 51206
Sea
The Sea Cat provides the fastest crossing to Northern Ireland from Stranrear in Scotland to Belfast, sailing 5 times a day and taking 90 minutes. A Liverpool to Belfast service runs every second day with Norse Irish Ferries. Stena Sealink and P&O Ferries operate ferries to Larne from Stranrear and Cairnryan, taking up to 140 minutes and sailing 10 to 15 times daily.
Airports
Car Rental Agencies
Corrigans Vehicle Rental |
Dungannon |
018687 724929 |
Gallan Vehicle Hire |
Drumquin, Omagh |
01662 246966 |
Master Rent International |
Cookstown |
016487 62001 |
McNicholls |
Cookstown |
016487 63210 |
Mid Ulster Vehicles |
Carrickmore |
016627 60946 |
Taxi Companies
Ace-Taxis |
Omagh |
01662 251987 |
BF Taxis |
Cookstown |
016487 64825 |
B-Line Taxis |
Dungannon |
018687 725929 |
Crazy Cabs |
Strabane |
01504 886660 |
Derg Taxis |
Castlederg |
016626 71344 |
Glen Taxis |
Omagh |
01662 246058 |
McDaid’s Taxis |
Strabane |
01504 383838 |
Q’s Taxis |
Dungannon |
018687 69800 |
Riverside Cabs |
Strabane |
01504 883600 |
Whitestar Taxis |
Strabane |
01504 885995 |
Aircraft Hire
Eurojet Aviation |
Belfast International Airport |
0990 359352 |
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ACCOMMODATION |
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Hotels
Grange Lodge |
Dungannon, Co.Tyrone. |
018687 84212 |
Blessingbourne |
Fivemiletown, Co.Tyrone. |
013655 21221 |
Cohannon Auto Lodge |
Dungannon |
018687 724488 |
Fir Trees Hotel |
Dublin Rd , Strabane. |
01504 382382 |
Glengannon Hotel |
Dungannon |
018687 727311 |
Greenvale Hotel |
57 Drum Rd , Cookstown |
016487 62243 |
Inn on the Park Hotel |
Dungannon |
018687 725151 |
Royal Arms Hotel |
51 High St , Omagh |
01662 242119 |
The Royal Hotel |
Cookstown |
016487 62224 |
Silverbirch Hotel |
5 GortinRd, Omagh |
01662 242520 |
Glenavon House Hotel |
52 Drum Rd , Cookstown |
016487 64949 |
The Valley Hotel |
Fivemiletown |
013655 21505 |
Flat Rental Agencies
Oak House Real Estate |
Scotch St , Dungannon |
01868 752121 |
Kirwan & Fleming |
7 Foundry Lane , Omagh |
01662 250040 |
McGlone & McCabe |
20 Irish St , Dungannon. |
01868 753013 |
Quinn Brothers |
9 Molesworth St , Dungannon |
01868 63265 |
Office Rental Agencies
Cookstown Property |
16 Oldtown St , Cookstown |
016487 65279 |
P.A. Brannigan &Co |
Castleview, Dungannon |
01868 727707 |
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES |
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland |
77 Malone Rd , Belfast |
01232 385200 |
Chamber of Commerce |
22 Chamber of Commerce House, Victoria St, Belfast |
01232 244113 |
Cookstown District Council |
Burn Rd, Cookstown BT80 8DT |
016487 62205 |
Dungannon District Council |
Circular Rd, Dungannon BT71 6DT |
01868 720300 |
Northern Ireland Film Commission |
21 Ormeau Avenue , Belfast BT2 8HD . |
01232 232444 |
Omagh District Council |
The Grange, Mountjoy Rd, Omagh BT79 7BL |
01662 245321 |
Strabane District Council |
47 Derry Rd , Strabane BT82 8DY |
01504 382204 |
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KEY LOCATIONS |
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RURAL
Sperrin Mountains
The Sperrins are situated in the northeast of county Tyrone with the highest peak reaching 2240ft at Sawel. This wild mountain range is good for hiking with its miles of winding roads and is teeming with wildlife. The Sperrin Heritage Centre has information about the surrounding area and the gold and other treasures that were once found.
Gortin Glen Forest Park
The wildlife enclosure here has Sika deer and the area offers views of the Strule Valley and the Donegal Hills.
Forests
There are twelve forests in the Sperrin Mountains : Gortin Glen, Glenshane, Drum Manor, Davagh, Killeter, Altnaheglish, Moydamlaght, Goles, Learmount, Sawel, Seskinore and Baronscourt
The Ulster Way
In Tyrone the Ulster Way passes through the Sperrin Mountains and offers fine hiking opportunities. A good base for hiking is the village of Gortin.
Parkanur Forest
Grazing deer can be viewed throughout this forest park.
COASTAL
Lough Neagh
Situated between the counties of Derry, Tyrone, Antrim and Armagh, Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles covering 400 sq km. Myth has it that the lake was formed when Fionn Mac Cumhaill picked up a sod of earth and threw it into the Irish Sea, forming the Isle of Man.
Rivers
Strule, Camowen, Drumagh, Derg, Balinderry, Foyle, Moyola, Owenkillew, Glenelly
HISTORICAL
Beaghmore Stone Circles
This collection of Bronze Age stone circles, monuments and cairns date back to 2000BC. The site is located in the foothills of the Sperrins near Cookstown. The positions of the vast array of stones are connected to the actions of the sun, moon and stars.
Ardboe Cross
A 10th century Christian High Cross with panels depicting the Old Testament.
Newtownstewart Castle
Situated upon a hill just outside Newtownstewart, this 14th century castle was once an O’Neill clan bastion.
Todd’s Cairn and Druid’s Altar
Located just outside Castlederg are these megalithic tombs. The Druid’s Altar tomb includes stone panels with ogham carvings.
URBAN
Omagh
The county town is located on a hill and is a popular base for hiking and fishing. It has an interesting twin-spired Catholic Church and a Classical Courthouse.
Strabane
This border town is situated along the River Foyle. The National Trust Georgian property of Gray’s printing shop harks back to Strabane’s past as a printing hub.
Cookstown
Named after its founder Alan Cook, Cookstown is noted for its 130ft wide central thoroughfare. It is a picturesque town set against the backdrop of the Sperrins.
Dungannon
Dungannon was the location for the seat of government of the famous O’Neill clan. The homestead of Ulysses Simpson Grant, 18th U.S. President, is located in the town.
Sion Mills
This unique village is a heritage area. The features of its linen industry are perfectly preserved, with the mill encircled by tiny cottages used by the mill workers.
Castlederg
Situated on the River Derg, this town is often a resting place for people on their way to or from Lough Derg’s St. Patrick’s Purgatory. It contains the ruins of a 17th century plantation castle. |
TOURIST OFFICES |
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Killymaddy, Dungannon |
01868 767259 |
Cookstown |
016487 66727 |
Omagh |
01662 247831 |
Strabane |
01504 883735 |
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GARDAI/POLICE |
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HOSPITALS |
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South Tyrone Hospital , Carland Rd, Dungannon. |
01868 722821 |
Tyrone County Hospital , Omagh. |
01662 245211 |
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UTILITIES |
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ESB - Electricity Supply Board
Tyrone |
Northern Ireland Electricity |
0345 643643 |
Waste Disposal
R&M Skips |
Forest Park Ind Est, Pomeroy. |
01868 758465 |
Cookstown Skip Hire |
3 Killycolphy Rd , Cookstown |
01868 738141 |
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