Dungannon boasts a lofty hilltop position, which has spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. It has a long history as the seat of the mighty O’Neill’s and as a former railway junction where branch trains from Cookstown joined the main Great Northern Line from Portadown to Omagh.
An urban park called the Railway Park has been constructed on the route of the old line through the town. Today it is still the administrative centre for the District. The shopping and business centre of the town is extensive with main thoroughfares radiating from the long Market Square. The street names each have significance connected to the town’s long history. |
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Buildings of interest:
FORMER POLICE STATION
Legend has it that the rather curious design of this building is due to the plans for Dungannon being mixed up with those for a police station to be built in the Khyber Pass in India.
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
The present church dates from 1869 although the fi rst church in the 14th century was at Drumglass at the edge of the town. It was well endowed by the Knox family who feature in much in the history of the town.
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THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH is neo-gothic in style and was built in 1869 replacing its predecessor.
THE METHODIST CHURCH is the oldest, built in 1850 and carries on the tradition of worship that dates from the three visits, during the 18th century of John Wesley.
THE QUAKER CHURCH AT THE GRANGE was once visited by the noted John Bright.
THE ROYAL SCHOOL was founded by King James 1 in Union Lane but later moved to its present site in 1789.
RANFURLY HOUSE now open to the public, houses an exhibition centre and interprets the history of the O’Neills and Castle Hill, a tourist information point is also available.
The town has many opportunities for recreation and sport. An impressive modern leisure centre, 18-hole golf course, a well-equipped library, attractive parks and a wide range of sports, church, youth and social clubs are amongst the town’s facilities. The town can boast a famous rugby club, which can fi eld half a dozen teams at the same time on a Saturday afternoon and has produced players for the national side.
Now the home of such industries as Tyrone Crystal, Moygashel Fabrics, Tyrone Brick and Powerscreen International it is clear that the town does not rely on the glories of its past. |
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