Mountjoy Castle
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Overview
Ruins of an early 17th-century brick and stone fort, with four rectangular towers, overlooking Lough Neagh. The fort was built for Lord Deputy Mountjoy during his campaign against Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone. It was captured and re-captured by the Irish and English during the 17th century and was also used by the armies of James II and William III.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, dawn to dusk
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Rising from the shores of Lough Neagh in the east, to the Sperrin Mountains in the west, County Tyrone is Northern Ireland’s largest, and Omagh is the county town.
Just outside Omagh is the Ulster American Folk Park, which is one of Northern Ireland’s most successful visitor attractions.
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