Omagh Suggested Itinerary 2 –
Trip Down Memory Lane
Ulster American Folk Park(A5 Strabane Road)
Immerse yourself in the story of Irish emigration at the museum that brings it to life. Learn what life was like for our ancestors here in Omagh, Ireland and America. Experience the emigrant adventure as you journey from the thatched cottages of Ulster, on board a full scale emigrant sailing ship, to log cabins of a new homeland on the American Frontier. Meet an array of costumed characters on your way with traditional crafts to show, tales to tell and food to share. You can also visit the Titanic Exhibition that is currently on display (up until 2014) at the Park which looks at the stories of some Irish emigrants. Explore a 3rd Class Cabin, listen to the voices of those involved and listen to stories of those who handed over their tickets in Queensland on 11th April 1912 for a journey to a new life. Morning Tea/Coffee
Omagh Historic Town Trail(Omagh Town Centre)
The visitor to Omagh will absorb quite a bit of the town’s history and character in the course of this little stroll, which should take about 1 hour. Learn more about Omagh's varied and exciting history and some of the famous people in whose footsteps you are now walking. The Historic Town Trail Maps are free and are available from the Tourist Information Office located in the Strule Arts Centre. You can do this walk at your own pace, or hire one of our local historians to provide a more in-depth commentary as you stroll around.
Lunch can be had from one of our many fine restaurants such as Rue, Sally’s, Grants or the Strule Café @ Strule Arts Centre. Contact details for Rue, Sally’s and Grants listed on the enclosed Omagh Town Map, details for the Strule Café @ Strule Arts Centre also enclosed.
Guided Historical Tour – Tailored to Suit
Spend the afternoon with one of our local Historical Guides and take a tour of the area tailored to suit you. Try ‘About Ulster’ tours which specialise in countryside interoperation, trips to cover Geology, Archaeology, Ecology, Folk Traditions and Farming practices and try something a little unusual like panning for gold, or maybe‘Tyrone Roots’ who will help organise ancestral research, as well as devise tours of the local area to suit your interest, including local folklore, history, archaeology and the environment.