Co. Tyrone (Thír Eoghain)

The largest of the six counties of NI, Co. Tyrone is as vast as it is enthralling.

Visit Castle Hill in Dungannon for a look back at what once was a stronghold of the medieval O’Neill kingship.

Or how about a jaunt around the Tyrone Crystal factory where you'll experience at first hand the timeless crystal being mouth blown and hand-cut into pristine works of art.

If you're here and fancy finding out more about your family history, Irish World Family History Services offer a worldwide research service to people whose ancestors hail from Tyrone  and Fermanagh – so as well as the usual souvenirs, you could be going home with a whole new perspective on your family history.

Also, while you're here, see if you can get your hands on a County Tyrone GAA top – the lads brought the celebrated Sam Maguire Cup back up north when they won the All Ireland title in summer, 2008!

For more on what to do in Tyrone, see the relevant chapters on the left...