Towns & Villages

Caledon

Caledon is a designated Conservation area, located in south-eastern Tyrone on the border with County Armagh. Just outside the village is the private estate of Lord Caledon which boasts herds of deer and many fine old estate houses. Close to the back gate of the estate on the main road from Caledon to Armagh (A 8) stands the Dredge Suspension Footbridge, unique in Ireland.

Carrickmore

Carrickmore is a village about 10 miles east of Omagh and is an area steeped in history. The name ‘Carrickmore' comes from the Irish words Charraig Mhór and means ‘big rock’.

The village has great links with St Colmcille, with a holy well on a hill near to the Millennium Cross reputed to have the cure for many ailments. The Archaeological past of the area is well documented through such sites as Athenree Portal Tomb, Creggandevesky Court Tomb and Cregganconroe Court Tome, to name but a few.

The An Creagan Visitor Centre is an interpretative centre which brings the archaeological history and stories of the area to life. Each year the village becomes ‘home’ to the renowned Mid-Ulster Drama Festival for over a week which brings in the elite of professional and amateur dramatics as they compete for a coveted position at the All Ireland Festival.

Castlecaulfield

The village of Castlecaulfi eld is a mere three miles west of Dungannon and was formerly known as Ballydonnelly. The most notable landmark is the ruin of the castle, a Jacobean mansion built by Sir Toby Caulfi eld and eventually destroyed by fire.

In the parish church is the tomb of George Walker, a former rector of Donaghmore, he was the Governor of Londonderry during the siege; the pulpit from which he preached is housed in the Orange Hall. Close by is Parkanaur Forest Park.

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