loughmacrory

Loughmacrory is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated eight miles east of Omagh on the shores of Lough Macrory. It had a population of 237 in the 2001 Census, since then the population has been estimated to be around 400.

The village has houses, shops, a church and a primary school grouped around a crossroads location. Also located in the village is an old mill from where its original name of "Milltown" came from. The original mill stone has been cleverly incorporated into the bus shelter at the crossroads and is an impressive way to preserve the history of the village.

As well as having spectacular views, Loughmacrory is also abundant in natural and man-made history. There are ancient cairns and standing stones dotted around the countryside. Also not to be missed are the fairy trees and giant's grave.

Loughmacrory has a good example of a wedge tomb. It is located 3km from An Creagan and is a burial chamber of six people with a front chamber and doorway marked by 3 stones, with double walls made of large upright stones, and a roof of flat stones called 'lintels'. It is known as a Wedge Tomb because of its unusual shape and is believed to have been constructed around 4000 years ago.

Loughmacrory has the seven sisters situated on the Cookstown line. These are small loughs situated close together. Loughmacrory is situated in the Omagh District Council area.

Loughmacrory Community Development Association would gratefully acknowledge the financial support received towards the development of Loughmacrory from the following funders :

Department of Culture Arts and Leisure, Northern Ireland Environment Agency and Omagh District Council.

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