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Archaeology
The
Archaeology of the Sperrins is unique and definitely worth exploring.
There are standing stones, court tombs and burial mounds all within
a twenty mile radius of the Omagh hostel. For
more information click this link
Cultural
Centres
There
are various cultural centres throughout the Sperrins region that
promote the Irish traditional culture through a variety of entertainment
sessions. For
more details click this link.
Folklore
Discover
the folklore of the Sperrins, rich in mystery, intrigue, enchantment
and humour! For
more information click this link.
Genealogy
The
Sperrins are steeped in history and intrigue, learn more about the
genealogy of the area and perhaps your Irish ancestral heritage.
For
more information click this link.
Poets
& Writers
The
Sperrins has been home to many literary figures, the hills and glens
doubtless provided the inspiration for much of their writing. The
background of these wordsmiths varies from Presbyterian minister
to the wife of a Church of Ireland bishop; labourer to scholar;
nationalist to unionist… but all inspired by the Sperrins
muse. For
more information click this link.
Tour
Guides
Learn
more about the Sperrins area by taking a walking tour of Omagh or
a guided mountain walk in the High Sperrins. For more info and a
listing of available tour guides, click
here.
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