Dungannon (from Irish: Dún Geanainn, meaning 'Geanann's fort') is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the third-largest town in the county (after Omagh and Strabane) and had a population of 14,340 at the 2011 Census.

What counties are in Tyrone?

Tyrone is connected by land to the county of Fermanagh to the southwest; Monaghan to the south; Armagh to the southeast; Londonderry to the north; and Donegal to the west. Across Lough Neagh to the east, it borders County Antrim.

Where is Tyrone Dungannon?

Dungannon, Irish Dún Geanainn, town and former district (1973–2015), astride the former counties of Armagh and Tyrone, now in the Mid Ulster district, central Northern Ireland.

What province is Tyrone in?

County Tyrone (Irish: Contae Tír Eoghain) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. It lies within the province of Ulster. The county town is Omagh.

Is Dungannon Catholic or Protestant?

In 2001, the population of Dungannon that was aged 18 or over (i.e. potential voters) was 65924, of which 58.2% were Catholic, and 41.2% were Protestant. These figures are almost identical to the proportions that voted nationalist (57.7%) and Unionist (40.4%) in the 2001 local elections in the district.

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Is Dungannon safe?

Crime and Safety in Dungannon

Dungannon is the most dangerous small town in Tyrone, and is the most dangerous overall out of Tyrone's 15 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Dungannon in 2020 was 69 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Tyrone in Ireland or Northern Ireland?

Tyrone, former (until 1973) county, Northern Ireland. It was bounded by the former counties of Londonderry (north) and Fermanagh and Monaghan (south), and by former County Armagh and Lough (lake) Neagh (east). It had an area of 1,260 square miles (3,263 square km).

Does Monaghan border Tyrone?

Monaghan is bordered by the counties of Louth, Meath, Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh and Cavan.

What Tyrone means?

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Tyrone is: Lord.

Why is Tyrone the Red Hand?

'Red Hand' as a byname

It signified that they were a great warrior, their hand being red with the blood of their enemies.

Which county is Newry in?

Newry lies in the most south-eastern part of both Ulster and Northern Ireland. About half of the city (the west) lies in County Armagh and the other half (the east) in County Down. The Clanrye River, which runs through the city, forms the historic border between County Armagh and County Down.

Who is the IM Tyrone guy?

Naphil Hitson aka I'M TYRONE.

What is the biggest town in Tyrone?

Omagh is the largest town in Tyrone.

Why is County Tyrone in Northern Ireland?

Tyrone is the largest of the six counties of Northern Ireland, and is the second largest Ulster County after Donegal. For centuries Tyrone was the territory of the important O'Neill Clan who controlled the province of Ulster until 1603, when Hugh O'Neill was defeated by English settlers and forced to flee Ireland.

What is Tyrone Ireland famous for?

This sprawling hilly county is replete with ancient forests and unspoilt scenery but also boasts busy market towns like Omagh and Dungannon. One of the main attractions located in the Omagh area is the Ulster-American Folk Park.

How big is County Tyrone Ireland?

Tyrone covers some 3,155 km², making it second in size only to Donegal in all of Ulster. Situated at the heart of the province, it has land boundaries with Counties Armagh, Derry, Monaghan, Fermanagh and Donegal, and marches Antrim to the east along Lough Neagh.

Is Ireland or Northern Ireland part of the UK?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), since 1922, comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain), as well as Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province or region).

Is Dungannon a nice place to live?

Dungannon is a town in County Tyrone with a population of over 11,000. It is one of the cleanest towns in Northern Ireland and this was proved with its fifth Best Kept Town Award which was won in 2006 and presented by Ulster in Bloom.

Is Ballymena safe?

Ballymena is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Antrim, and is the second most dangerous overall out of Antrim's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ballymena in 2020 was 84 crimes per 1,000 people.