Rock, County Tyrone
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Rock is a small village in east County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The Rock, or an charraig in Irish derives its name from a stone quarry on the site which operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Mass Rock exists in Tullyodonnel half a mile from the village.
The Rock's features include a disused water pump which although never delivered quality water to the villagers has been refurbished and now decorates the centre of the village. The Rock boasts Mc Lernon's pub, shop and general merchants yard. McFarland's shop is now closed with the site being given over for planned housing.
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[edit] History
[edit] The Troubles
For more information see The Troubles in The Rock (Tyrone), which includes a list of incidents in The Rock during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
[edit] Sport
The Rock GFC had victories in the Gaelic football community in the early part of the decade. They have since been relegated to Division 3. The new playing facilities built around 2000 are excellent.
The Rock Minor Gaelic football team enjoyed success in 2004, when they won the Grade 3 Minor Championship.
[edit] Education
- Sacred Heart Primary School
