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Join us for a walking tour which narrates the history of Toome and the Lower Bann in the 19th and 20th centuries. We will trace the construction of the canal and view the lock designed by engineer John McMahon in 1846 and the lockkeepers cottage constructed from Cookstown brick in 1867, examine archive photographs taken in the area by William Alfred Green, Annie Booth and George Hackney, and learn about the origins of the sand and fishing industries at Toome. We will encounter the lives and family histories of prominent people from Toome's history, including the United Irishman Roddy McCorley, eccentric clergyman John Carey, the Toomebridge man who sailed on Titanic Matthew Leonard, and the one armed ploughman of Toome, World War One veteran Robert John Andrews. The tour is based on an oral history project called Lower Bann voices, sharing the memories of 12 stakeholders from the community.
Tours run on the evenings of the 12, 13th and 14th of September from 18:00 until 19:15 along the Toome Canal. The Canal walk is a level, accessible space but do bring outdoors footwear and clothing, particularly a coat if rain is forecast. Meeting point is the Toome Canal car park.
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Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
