Hello Katherine! My ancestors came from Omagh, although many of them left via Londonderry in 1823, sailing to North America. William and Sara Adams left Omagh with their 6 children. Sadly, both parents died en route and were buried at sea, leaving the family in the care of the eldest son and his new wife.
We visited Omagh last June, but only had a day to visit - not enough time to do any deep investigating. But since you plan to be in that area, you really MUST plan to visit the Ulster American Folk Park. just outside of Omagh. There is a great deal to be learned and experienced at this important location. The local (Omagh) bus depot serves the area very well to a wide range of other towns and cities, so if you already have an idea of the other areas you might want to include on your visit, you will find the bus system very easy to use at a minimal cost. There is also a rather modern office close to the bus depot that has a wealth of literature, maps and information about many of the historical locations. You can also arrange for a tour guide at this office. Good luck! Darlene <https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g186484-d214706-Reviews-Ulster_American_Folk_Park-Omagh_County_Tyrone_Northern_Ireland.html#REVIEWS> _______________________________________________ CoTyroneList Mailing List Mailing List Email Address: CoTyroneList@cotyroneireland.com Change Your Preferences: http://cotyroneireland.com/mailman/listinfo/cotyronelist_cotyroneireland.com Mailing List Archive: https://goo.gl/mQCKrY
