Tyrone Ireland

Tyrone (Holiday Apartments, Tyrone, Ireland), a county of Ireland, province of Ulster, bounded NE by Londonderry, E by lough Neagh, SE by Armagh, S by Monaghan, SW by Fermanagh, and W by Donegal. A great portion of it is rough and mountainous; in many parts the soil is rich and fertile, and equally calculated for tillage or for pasture. Its principal rivers are the Blackwater, Foyle, Mounterlouny, Drimna, Fentona, Owenreagh, Longfield, Derg, and Fin. The linen manufacture is in a most flourishing condition through the whole extent of the district. The County gets its name from the ancient division of the northwest of the country between the two sons of Niall of the Nine Hostages, Conall and Eoghan. The Sperrin Mountains pervade the Tyrone (Holiday Cottages, Tyrone, Ireland) scenic view. Benburb Valley Park shows ruins of Benburb Castle and give the opportunity for walks along the River Blackwater. There is a strong existence of O’Neills in County Tyrone.

Posted on July 8th, 2008 under Genealogy. Tags: 1600, 1759, 1773, blackwater, church of ireland, foyle, Genealogy, presbyterian, roman catholic, Tyrone. Comments: None