14th & 15th December at Omagh Leisure Centre
This Halloween, come and join us for a spooktacular time on our Halloween trail!
Walk the estate and enjoy new fun and frights, fresh for 2024!
With so much on offer from pumpkin racing, spooky karaoke, marshmallow toasting, scary stories and a tractor ride to facepainting, arts and crafts and an obstacle course including our mega hay slide, we have all you need for a fun family-friendly day out!
Open to all ages but recommended for 12s and under. Waterproofs and wellies are advised. Please note some activities may be weather dependent. Entry is through the farmshop and you should have your ticket ready to show either on paper or on your phone. All adults and children attending will require a ticket. There is no time limit on your stay as long as you are within the Halloween opening hours (10am-6.30pm)
Dates; 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st.
Grab your tickets now at;
https://www.beattiesevents.com/events
Set your clocks and mark your calendars! It’s Christmas Lights Switch On for Omagh!
Entries and Regulations available soon. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for update information – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057481990634
For more information check out – https://www.omaghmotorclub.co.uk/2024/08/mckelvey-asbestos-bushwhacker-rally-2/
Join us for Culture Night 2024, a vibrant celebration of arts and culture! This year’s event will feature a special performance by Síle, promising an evening filled with lively music and cultural experiences.
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This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Come and experience the rich cultural heritage of our community!
Join us for a delightful coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee, delicious treats, and good company while contributing to a great cause.
– Macmillan Cancer Support
This event is proudly supported by Comhaltas and Dún Uladh.
**Special Offer:** Early Bird Special
**Ticket Information:**
– Early Bird Tickets available at www.dunuladh.ie
– Pre-booking advised
**Contact Details:**
– Call: 028 822 42777
– Email: info@dunuladh.ie
**Additional Information:**
Supported by Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Arts Council, and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media.
Discover some of Halloween`s ancient origins in the Sperrin Uplands, hear stories of ritual landscapes, primeval habitats and Celtic species that all helped spawn Halloween.
This small group, exclusive tour explores the deep roots of the festival that marked the beginning of winter for our ancient ancestors.
Join Martin from Foyle Trails on his wonderful Halloween Tour where you will discover some of the ancient origins of Halloween. Hear how the mythology of archaeological sites and primeval habitats played a role in the creation and survival of the ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain (Halloween). This quirky day trip will both intrigue and amuse you. so mark your calendar and get ready for a unique and fascinating experience.
Find out more HERE
30th & 31st October
Built in 1801 and restored by the Friends of the Glens at Gortnagarn, Omagh Co Tyrone in 2015. The kiln was used by the local farming community, over generations in the production of lime in the area to fertilise their fields. Come and enjoy this heritage site during EHOD 2024.
The limekiln is situated along the roadside in a picturesque setting close to Rylagh Burn a few miles outside Omagh. Signage at the site outlines the role of this limekiln, over many years in the rural community. The limestone was drawn some distance, from other areas in Co. Tyrone, before being heated over an extended period of days in the limekiln. The end product was used to fortify the land belonging to farmers living close to the site.
The kiln had a role in social aspects of the community; it was a place where people met and worked together. It remains a gathering place, where, even in recent times, friends and neighbours have met for festivities. Work done to restore the kiln was undertaken by volunteers drawn from the local community. The setting is a peaceful place, enhanced by the burn which runs alongside the kiln. The natural vegetation lies undisturbed and the secluded picnic bench at the site provides the perfect setting to enjoy the experience of being there.
The Sacred Heart Church in Omagh was constructed between 1892 and 1899 in the Neo-Gothic style. This is a special year for us as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the opening of this beautiful church, the only Grade A listed building in the town of Omagh.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
The Ulster American Folk Park opened in 1976, and tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th centuries, using objects and buildings to reflect experiences in both places. We have been working to incorporate marginalised histories into the narrative at the Folk Park. This includes bringing to the fore the stories of Indigenous Peoples, many of whom suffered greatly as a result of colonisation, as well as enslaved Africans who were exploited by some of the Ulster emigrants whose stories we profile.
To mark Black History Month, join Liam Corry, Curator of Emigration, on Sunday 13th October for this curator-led tour exploring marginalised African American histories at the Ulster American Folk Park. The tour explores marginalised histories of enslaved people of African descent and explains how Ulster was entangled in a web of trade, with slavery at its centre.
The tour finishes at the Rogan House, home of the Rogan family who settled in Tennessee and developed a plantation. According to census records, 71 people were enslaved by the Rogan family. Hear their story and see outlines of the types of cabins in which they would have lived.
What to know
At the Folk Park, we are fortunate to be host to one of these precious habitats. Our native bog absorbs and stores high levels of carbon, while supporting a wealth of native flora and fauna.
Discover just how important our bogs are to our way of life and be prepared to roll up your sleeves to help save our bog from the invasive species threatening its special ecosystem.
What to know
Book your FREE place – https://nmni-booking.ecr-aws.co.uk/en/ticket/detail/6104f69e-68fa-431e-fa27-08db94373db4
European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. In Northern Ireland European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is run by the Department for Communities with the support of the Council of Europe and the European Commission.
A rural cottage located centrally between Omagh and Cookstown. Situated at the foot of the Sperrin mountains. It’s in an area of outstanding beauty with lots of local attractions including the Gortin glens, Beckmore stone circle and the Ulster American folk park.
The cottage is detached with lots of outdoor space. There are beautiful views of the countryside. The house is spacious, with 3 bedrooms and a large family bathroom and a fully exuipt kitchen. Washer dryer facilities are available.
There is a sofa bed available to accommodate 2 further guests if required
It is located 0.2 miles from the An Creagan visitor centre witch has a restaurant, walks, bicycle trail and kids play area
The space:
There are 3 bedrooms each with a double bed. There is a cot in one of the bedrooms.There is also a sofa bed in one of the 2 living rooms if needed. There are 2 living rooms , one kitchen and one large bathroom. There is also a workspace
Price:
Must be rented for 2 nights minimum at £150 a night
Two bedroom cottage, all on ground floor. Both bedrooms have a king and single bed, one room has a wet room shower ensuite and the second has a bathroom. Bed linen and towels provided. Spacious kitchen/living/dining area with fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils and crockery. The cottage is oil central heatedand has an additional log burning stove with starter pack provided, additional logs can be purchased on site. Patio doors opening into garden with barbeque area.
Nestled close to the beautiful market village of Gortin, at the foot of the Sperrin mountains. The Meadows is a wonderful hideaway campsite.
New Years Eve In Lola’s
Dance the night away to Johnny Brady
Doors open 21.15