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ome to 2021 All-Ireland champions, Tyrone has even more than just amazing sport to offer. Reach for the stars on the Sperrin mountain range- one of the world’s best star-gazing locations or check out the OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory in Davagh forest. For the adrenaline seekers, do not skip a visit to Todds Leap which offers zip-lining, zorbing and even blindfolded land rover driving! Or if you’d prefer a more relaxed afternoon with historical highlights visit Ulster American Folk Park or the Hill of The O’Neill at The Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre. With spas, shopping and fishing opportunities, there is something for everyone in Tyrone! And last but not least congratulations to Tyrone GAA on bringing Sam home!
Why I Love
Tyrone
How did you celebrate Tyrone winning the All-Ireland final? We celebrated the All-Ireland final and Tyrone winning whilst on a mini break in Carcassonne, France with a bottle of the only champagne they had in the hotel at the time ‘Taittinger’. What a sweet night. How long have you lived/had your business in Tyrone? I’ve lived here my whole life, I’ve travelled the world and there simply is no place like home. Our roots are here. My flower business is going on for two years now and we are loving providing this service to the local community and beyond from extended families from all over the globe providing modern flower arrangements for all their needs. What do you like most about living in Tyrone? Living in Tyrone is like being in the centre of the universe…
Ulster Tatler speaks to Dawn Dobson of Dawn’s Flower Studio. just kidding! Northern Ireland. We are only an hour from anywhere by car. The locals are so friendly and would do anything to help and support the local community. It also has many beautiful country parks, lakes, rivers and stunning countryside steeped in history. Does Tyrone have any hidden gems? Our hidden gems would be Dungannon Park, Parkanaur Forest Park, Tomney’s in Moy, Peatlands Park, Brantry Lough, Drum Manor Forest Park, Gortin Glen Forest Park and the canal walk from Coalisland. The view from Castle hill on the hill of the O’Neills is a must on a clear day it’s all mapped out so you can see what’s in the distance. Where do you like to dine and socialise in the local area? Dining out for us would be Corrick House, The Portmor Restaurant Blackwatertown, The Brewer’s House Donaghmore and for cafes Seed or The Food Doc Dungannon.
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