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Tyrone is the largest county in Northern Ireland, bordered to the south east by County Armagh, County Fermanagh to the south west and County Londonderry to the north west. The landscape is one of windswept moors, forest parks, wooded valleys and unspoiled bogland, creating wonderfully diverse vistas and a haven for wildlife. This natural beauty has made it not only one of the most admired landscapes in the whole island of Ireland, but also one of the finest places for outdoor pursuits. The magnificent Sperrin Mountains are immensely popular with hill walkers and cyclists, while the River Foyle attracts countless numbers of anglers every year. County Tyrone also has a rich heritage, with a history of human settlement stretching back more than 6,000 years. The county derives its name from the Irish ‘Tir Eoghain', meaning ‘ Eoghan’s country’ after Eoghan Gulban. There are thousands of Neolithic monuments and remains scattered throughout County Tyrone, most notably the Beaghmore Stone Circles near Cookstown and the chambered cairn of Knockmany.

Despite being part of Northern Ireland County Tyrone escaped the worst of the violence during the Troubles. The town of Omagh, however, has a significant place in history, as it was the site of one of the most devastating bombings in the entire history of Northern Ireland. In 1998 a car bomb planted by dissident members of the Real IRA detonated on the high street, killing 29 civilians, including many children, and injuring more than 200. Nevertheless, County Tyrone exhibits little of the sectarian strife that afflicted much of the province throughout its history, and is one of the friendliest and most welcoming places on the whole island of Ireland. Indeed, the warmth and friendliness of the people of County Tyrone is one of its greatest appeals to visitors. And when combined with its stunning vistas, range of leisure pursuits and wealth of history and culture, County Tyrone stands out as one of the most beautiful and endearing regions of Northern Ireland.

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