County Tyrone

County Tyrone is Northern Ireland's largest county - a land of rolling farmland, mountain wilderness, and powerful Ulster-American connections.

Why Visit Tyrone?

Mountains, heritage, and dark skies:

• Ulster American Folk Park - World-class emigration museum
• Sperrin Mountains - Ireland's largest AONB
• Beaghmore - Mysterious stone circles
• OM Dark Sky Park - Outstanding stargazing
• American presidential links - Ancestral homes

Top Attractions

Ulster American Folk Park

An outstanding outdoor museum telling the emigration story. Walk from an Ulster cottage through the emigrant ship to American settlements.

Sperrin Mountains

Ireland's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lonely valleys, dark skies, and gold in the streams.

Beaghmore Stone Circles

Seven mysterious Bronze Age stone circles on the edge of the Sperrins. Best visited at dawn or dusk.

OM Dark Sky Park

One of Europe's finest stargazing locations with observatory and planetarium in the heart of the Sperrins.

Gortin Glen Forest Park

A 5-mile scenic drive with walking trails, deer enclosure, and Lady's View panorama.

Best Time to Visit

Spring (March-May): Good walking weather, wildflowers Summer (June-August): Folk Park living history, longest days Autumn (September-October): Sperrin heather, dark sky season begins Winter (November-February): Darkest skies, planetarium shows

Getting Around

Omagh is the main town. A car is essential for the Sperrins - there's little public transport.

Local Tips

• Book Folk Park tickets online for savings
• The Sperrins have no facilities - bring supplies
• Beaghmore access road is narrow - drive carefully
• Mobile signal is unreliable in the mountains