Loughmacrory

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Loughmacrory is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated six miles east of Omagh on the shores of Lough Macrory. It had a population of 237 in the 2001 Census, with the houses, shops, a church and a primary school grouped around a crossroads location. Also located in the village is an old mill and ancient cairns can be seen in the surrounding countryside.

Loughmacrory is situated in the Omagh District Council area.

1 Places of interest
2 History
- 2.1 The Troubles
3 References
4 External links
5 See also

[edit] Places of interest

Loughmacrory has a good example of a wedge tomb. It is located 3km from An Creggan 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.

Loughmacrory has the seven sisters situated on the cookstown line. These are small loughs situated close together.

[edit] History

[edit] The Troubles

For more information see The Troubles in Loughmacrory, which includes a list of incidents in Loughmacrory during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.