Tullyhogue

Tullyhogue

Tullyhogue ("Tulach Óg", Hill of Youth, in Irish) is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland about three kilometres south of Cookstown.

The village is small and has considerable character. It provides a range of local services and community facilities. Tullaghoge Fort, which is a monument in state care, dominates the setting of the village.

History

Tullyhogue Fort was the crowning place of the kings of Ulster until the Flight of the Earls in 1607.

References

*Cookstown Area Plan 2010

External links

* [http://www.tullyhogue.freeserve.co.uk Tullyhogue Web Site]
* [http://www.vincentpeters.nl/triskelle/attractions/tullyhoguefort.php?index=100.040.008.090.030 Tullyhogue Fort]

See also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland


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