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Newtownstewart Castle, Newtownstewart, Omagh

The power of the O’Neill chieftains in Tyrone came to an end in 1607. Defeated in battle by English forces and fearful for their future, Hugh O’Neill and his allies fled Ireland in what has become known as the Flight of the Earls.

Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady

This scenic and tranquil park on the outskirts of Limavady offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

Gortnamoyagh Forest, Limavady

Travel 3 miles west of Garvagh town and you will begin to enter Gortnamoyagh Forest, which straddles the North Sperrins ridge. Gortnamoyagh Forest provides a rewarding experience for anyone looking to enjoy unspoilt and often remote areas of forest.

Let The Dance Begin Sculpture, Strabane

The 18' high sculpture unifies the Sperrins most popular art forms (music and dance) in this vision of reconciliation and community regeneration. "Two dancers stand still, poised and ready to begin. At the Lifford side stands a musician holding ...

Traditional handcut turf used in crafting Island Turf Craft designs

Island Turf Crafts Visitor Centre, Coalisland, Dungannon

5000 years ago in Ireland, the great Elk wondered through the forest and mountains. It was a land of sweeping mists, gentle rain and soft sunlight.

The Nally Heritage Centre Carrickmore, Sixmilecross, Omagh

Based at Naomh Colm Cille GAA grounds in Carrickmore in mid-Tyrone, the centre encompasses aspects of social, economic, political, sporting and geographical history relating to the local area.

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Top Things to See & Do

See the childhood haunts of the footballing legend on The George Best Trail in east Belfast.
Explore the new Discovery Farm at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.
Uncover the history of Belfast City Cemetery with a fascinating new heritage trail.
Try motor racing or karting in Northern Ireland.
Take a unique railway journey from Coleraine to Derry~Londonderry with a performance of a special show, The Farmer and the Fisherman.
Book your tickets and be among the first to step aboard the restored SS Nomadic.
Sign up and start training for this year's Lap the Lough and Giant's Causeway Coast Sportive cycle challenges.
Sample the best locally produced food, arts and crafts every Sunday at Victoria Square, Belfast.
Visit The Art of Craft Exhibition 2013 in Armagh - running until 20 July.
Take an equestrian break in Northern Ireland.

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