Dungannon Attractions

Agricultural tours are offered at the Altmore Open Farm, a 175 acre sheep farm 900ft up in the Sperrins. Visitors can observe two working waterwheels, rare breeds of farm animals and domestic fowl. Pony trekking available.

The Ardboe Cross was carved in the 10th C. with Old Testament scenes of its east side, New Testament scenes on the west.

The ruined Benburb Castle (1615) towers over the Blackwater river. Its conservatory features jasmine and vines.

Coalisland (pop. 3,800) has a brickmaking industry. It is the center of the Tyrone coalfield.

At the Cornmill Heritage Centre in Coalisland audio-visual displays, old photos and personal recollections tell the story of Coalisland's industrial development.

Cookstown is capital of the township of the same name.

Wellbrook Beetling Mill is a water-powered 18th C linen mill. Pleasant walking paths run along the Ballinderry river.

Donaghmore is a pleasant town.

Donaghmore Heritage Centre is housed in a converted school (1885). Displays include preserved photographs, maps, documents and artifacts from local industries.

Drum Manor Forest Park is located just three miles west of Cookstown. The park features a walled butterfly garden, a demonstration shrub garden, and an arboretum. There is also a nature trail along the two lakes in the park.

Moy is on the Blackwater.

The park includes a daffodil and rhododendron garden in Spring. Nature trails run through forest and Victorian garden. A wishing well, old archway, lecture halls and a wildfowl enclosure are also part of the park.

Peatlands Park is highly recommended for those interested in the significance of peat in the Dungannon region. A narrow railroad winds through its tree-covered property.

The Visitor Center is also popular.

The Argory is a National Trust property dating back to 1824 which overlooks the River Blackwater and is surrounded by 315 acres of woodland. Although it has changed considerably since the turn of the century, this manor house still offers a fascinating display of furniture, including an 1824 organ. The stable yard includes a coach house, harness room, laundry and acetylene gas plant.

The house also has a sundial garden.

Tullaghoge is located 2.5 miles southeast of Cookstown.

Tullaghoge Fort is the site where Hugh O'Neill was crowned in 1593. It served as headquarters of the O'Hagans, chief justices of Ireland. Excellent views of the old kingdom of Tyrone from the hilltop.

The Benburb Valley Heritage Centre in Tullymore houses a 19th C. weaving factory which has maintained a significant array of machinery used in linen making. It also features a model display of the Battle of Benburb in 1646.

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Tyrone Crystal Ltd. is famous for its hand-made products. Visitors to the factory can observe the local tradition of glass-making which combines century-old skills and modern technology.

Ulysses S. Grant's ancestral homestead has been restored to its original appearance and contains displays chronicling his career from clerk to army Commander to President.