- Ardstraw, Old Churchyard. A churchyard in Ardstraw, recorded in the 1930s Dúchas Schools’ Collection, is haunted by a spectral figure. Locals hear whispers and see a shadow, with no clear backstory.
- Castlederg, Castlederg Castle Ruins: A ghostly knight, possibly from the 16th century, haunts Castlederg Castle ruins. His armoured figure is seen patrolling the site, tied to its history of sieges.
- Clogher, Haunted House. A house in Clogher, noted in the 1930s Dúchas Collection, was disturbed by unexplained noises and moving objects. A priest’s intervention stopped the activity, with no known cause.
- Coalisland, Canal Path: A spectral woman, believed to have drowned in the 19th century, haunts the Coalisland Canal path. Locals report her figure drifting along the water’s edge.
- Cookstown, Wellbrook Beetling Mill: The ghost of a mill worker, killed in a machinery accident in the 19th century, haunts Wellbrook Beetling Mill. Visitors hear footsteps and see a figure near the waterwheel.
- Dungannon Castle: A spectral lady in white, possibly a Ranfurly family member, haunts the ruins of Dungannon Castle. Her apparition appears on the grounds, tied to a tragic 17th-century event.
- Fintona, Fairy Fort. A fairy fort in Fintona, documented in the 1930s Dúchas Collection, is haunted by strange lights and ghostly figures. Locals report unease, linked to ancient folklore.
- Moy: A ghostly horseman, thought to be a Jacobite soldier, roams Moy’s streets at night. His apparition is linked to the 1690 Battle of the Boyne.
- Omagh, Old Gaol: The spirits of prisoners executed in the 19th century haunt Omagh’s old gaol. Witnesses report hearing chains and seeing shadowy figures in the cells.
- Strabane, Lifford Courthouse: A ghostly judge, believed to be from the 18th century, haunts Lifford Courthouse. His robed figure is seen in the courtroom, linked to harsh sentences delivered there.
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Ireland’s county Tyrone is a county of rolling landscapes and historic sites, with the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh offering a fascinating look at emigration history through recreated villages. The Sperrin Mountains provide hiking trails with panoramic views, while the Beaghmore Stone Circles add ancient intrigue. Other attractions include the historic town of Dungannon and its castle ruins. Tyrone is Ireland’s seventh largest county by size (3,263 square km) and 11th largest by population (188,383). Population peaked at 312,956 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 127,586 in 1936. In terms of hospitality, Tyrone is Ireland’s 24th most visited tourist county with around 68,000 international visitors per year.
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