Kate’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Watch birds, catch a coffee and enjoy the view
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Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Watch birds, catch a coffee and enjoy the view
Parkanaur Forest Park
Local park to Gortindarragh
Dungannon Park
Moy RoadBeaghmore Stone Circles
64-62 Blackrock RdGrounds of old house with beautiful gardens, a very pleasant afternoon if you want to stretch your feet.
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Drum Manor Forest Park
Drum RoadGrounds of old house with beautiful gardens, a very pleasant afternoon if you want to stretch your feet.
Great views over the locality. The forestry is accesible to walkers.
Local historians tell the story of Shane Bernagh’s Chair is a small rocky area on the outskirts of Cappagh and Altmore. It received its fame from the highwayman Shane Bernagh Donnelly, who used the mountain area as a vantage point to hold up carriages travelling on the main Dublin to Derry road nearby. Local legend has it that the highwayman assisted impoverished locals with his robberies, mainly from English gentry and English soldiers. A barracks was built in the Altmore area in an attempt to curb his activities but to little avail. Because of this Bernagh has over time become a local legend in the mould of Robin Hood who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. He was eventually captured and executed by the English
Altmore
Great views over the locality. The forestry is accesible to walkers.
Local historians tell the story of Shane Bernagh’s Chair is a small rocky area on the outskirts of Cappagh and Altmore. It received its fame from the highwayman Shane Bernagh Donnelly, who used the mountain area as a vantage point to hold up carriages travelling on the main Dublin to Derry road nearby. Local legend has it that the highwayman assisted impoverished locals with his robberies, mainly from English gentry and English soldiers. A barracks was built in the Altmore area in an attempt to curb his activities but to little avail. Because of this Bernagh has over time become a local legend in the mould of Robin Hood who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. He was eventually captured and executed by the English
Fishing
Altmore Fisheries
32 Altmore RdActivities
Todds Leap
30 Todds Leap RdDungannon Golf Club
34 Springfield LnBeautiful views over the surrounding area as well as decent golf greens.
Covers the history of the O'Neill Clan once Kings of Ulster. Excellent view of the local area. Book a tour in advance.
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HILL of THE O'NEILL, Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre
26 Market SquareCovers the history of the O'Neill Clan once Kings of Ulster. Excellent view of the local area. Book a tour in advance.
Shopping
Moy
Moy Antiques and curiosities as well the amazing Tomney's a very unique pub
Neighbourhoods
Donaghmore
Great pub, cafe, restaurant, butchery and Local supermarket close to the house
Dungannon
Good selection of shops, restaurants and banks within the local town.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Local Taxi number
Local taxis company is CA Cabs 07885 229825. Call in advance to book your taxis. Give them the address and explain it's the White House beside Patricia Johnson's.
Cómo moverse
Travelling further afield......
travelling around Northern Ireland here are top tips for a day out
1) https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-ireland?amp 2) https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2019/01/01/15-best-places-in-northern-ireland-to-visit/ 3) https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/10-unique-attractions-in-northern-ireland/