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Newtownstewart
Castle / Fort
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.
Lisnaskea
Castle / Fort
Built in about 1618 by Sir James Balfour, a Scottish planter, the castle was in continuous occupation until the early 19th century.
Newtownstewart
Castle / Fort
Thought to have been built around 1320 by a local chieftain of the O’Neill clan, but named after Harry Avery O’Neill,a local chief who died in 1392, this structure is considered unusual in that Irish chieftain’s of the time rarely built stone castle.
Ardboe
Historic Site
A 10th Century Cross situated on a rocky height on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is a national monument which is believed to be the first High Cross of Ulster. The cross stands 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide.
Newcastle
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Maghera Church and Round Tower is of major historical importance and is among many important heritage sites throughout County Down.
Portaferry
Castle / Fort
Portaferry Castle is a 16th Century tower-house, built by the Savage family. It is located on the slope overlooking Portaferry harbour.
Belfast
Churches & Sacred Sites
This was CS Lewis’ local church in which he was baptised on 29 January 1899 and confirmed on 6 December 1914. There is a stained glass window in the church, donated by the Lewis brothers in memory of their parents, designed by Irish artist M. Healy.
Armagh
Churches & Sacred Sites
Ruins of the longest Friary church in Ireland (163 ft.). Founded by Archbishop Patrick O'Scanail in 1263. Open all year.
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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Derry~Londonderry is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and is one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. A walk around the walls reveals a city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene.
Ballycastle
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
Dunseverick Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the small village of Dunseverick and the Giant's Causeway.
Downpatrick
Cathedral
Down Cathedral, a Cathedral of the Church of Ireland with magnificent stain glass windows, box pews and beautiful organ case was built in 1183 as a Benedictine Monastry. The patron saint, Patrick is believed to be buried in the nearby graveyard.
Strangford
Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings
The castle dates probably from around the 15th century, but the early history is unknown. This site was used for filming a scene for Game of Thrones®.
Augher
Churches & Sacred Sites
St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel was constructed from 1838-1846 and is located on the Carleton Trail and Ulster Way, set in the heart of the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone.
Killeen
Archaeological sites
Known locally as the ‘King’s Ring’, this court tomb has a prominent position in the southeast part of the rugged Slieve Gullion ring-dyke.
Swatragh
Archaeological sites
A megalithic tomb, dating to the Neolitic or New Stone Age (2000-4000) is found in Knockoneill. It gets its name from the semi-circular forecourt of upright stones that lead to a gallery.