Introducing County Tyrone
County Tyrone - from Tír Eoghain (Land of Owen, a legendary chieftain) - is the homeland of the O'Neill clan, and is dominated by the tweed-tinted moorlands of the Sperrin Mountains, whose southern flanks are dotted with prehistoric sites. Apart from the hiking opportunities offered by these heather-clad hills, the county's main attraction is the Ulster American Folk Park, a fascinating outdoor museum celebrating Ulster's historic links with the USA.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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