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County Tyrone
Province: Ulster
Location: inland county in the centre of Ulster and the largest county in Northern Ireland
County Size: 8th in Ireland
Land Area: 1,211 sq. miles
Highest Point: Mullaghclogha (634 m)
Main Rivers: Foyle; Derg; Owenreagh; Strule; Glenelly; Owenkillew; Blackwater; Ballinderry
Main Lakes: L Neagh
Areas of Geological Interest: Benburb Valley Park, Parkanaur Forest Park, Drum Manor Forest Park, Gortin Glen Forest Park, Sperrin Heritage Centre.
Areas of Historical Interest: Ulster American Folk Park, An Creagan Visitor Centre, Grant Ancestral Home, Ardboe High Cross (richly decorated high cross dating back to the 10th century
Tyrone
This is a wild yet welcoming land of forests, mountain and a rich historic heritage. Set sail on a voyage of discovery through the Ulster-American Folk Park, where the story of our unique contribution to the New World is graphically encounted. There's also a great programme of events at Hallowe'en. Equally fascinating is the Ulster History Park which gives close-up view of ancient Irish lifestyles. For a change of pace (and a spot of shopping) savour the atmosphere of busy towns such as Omagh, Dungannon and Cookstown. Autumn is the perfect time to motor through the Sperrins and you can stop off on the way at An Cregan Visitor Centre for refreshments.
The County
Total Population: 152,827
County Capitals: Cookstown, Omagh, Dungannon, Strabane
Largest Town: Omagh
Main Towns: Augher, Castlederg, Clogher, Cookstown, Coalisland, Dungannon, Strabane
Main Business Contacts: Ledu The Small Business Agency: 47 Kevlin Avenue, Omagh, Co Tyrone. Tel 01662-245763
No of Golf Clubs: 8
Other Tourist Attractions: Tyrone Crystal, Corn Mill Heritage Centre (tells the story of Coalisland's industrial history)
Transport
Main Routes: Omagh is served by major routes A5-N2 (to Dublin); A32-A509-N3-N55-N6-N62-N8-N25 (to Cork); A32-N16-N17 (to Galway)
Miles from: Dublin (112); Belfast (70); Cork (241); Galway (140)
Nearest Travel Centre (Bus): Omagh. Tel 01662-242711
Nearest Rail Station: Waterside, Derry. Tel 01504-342228
Nearest Airport: City of Derry Airport. Tel 01504-810784
Nearest Ferry Port: Belfast (+70 miles); Larne (+73 miles)
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