Tyrone News
News
Omagh Bombing Memorial Opens After 27 Years - The long-awaited peace centre officially launches with emotional ceremonies attended by victims' families and political leaders. Meanwhile, Cookstown's Wellbrook Beetling Mill becomes Northern Ireland's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Business News
Tyrone's Dairy Industry Booms - Local cooperative Fivemiletown Creamery secures £20 million EU export deal, creating 45 new jobs. Strabane's Manufacturing Hub attracts two international tech firms, bringing 120 high-value positions to the region.
Economic News
Unemployment drops to record low of 2.6% as Tyrone outperforms NI average. Housing prices rise 9% annually, with Dungannon seeing biggest increases (12%) due to commuter demand. Agri-food sector grows 15% year-on-year.
Political News
Controversy erupts over proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor, with farmers blocking survey teams. Mid Ulster Council approves £8 million for upgrading Tyrone GAA Centre of Excellence facilities.
Election News
Mid Ulster by-election becomes nationalist battleground as Sinn Féin faces strong challenge from SDLP candidate. Key issues include rural broadband and hospital services at South Tyrone Hospital.
Employment News
Randox Laboratories in Crumlin recruits 70 scientists for new diagnostics division. Tyrone Brick announces 30 new production jobs. Ulster University seeks 15 lecturers for new Omagh campus opening September 2025.
Business News
Shares in Cookstown-based Moy Park rise 4% after poultry export deal. Tyrone's First Derivatives sees 3% growth in fintech division. Investors watch Devenish Nutrition amid global feed price fluctuations.
Forecast
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Wed (18 Jun): Sunny intervals, 18°C
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Thu (19 Jun): Light rain, 16°C
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Fri (20 Jun): Heavy showers, 15°C
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Sat (21 Jun): Cloudy, 17°C
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Sun (22 Jun): Sunny spells, 19°C
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Mon (23 Jun): Thunderstorms, 17°C
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Tue (24 Jun): Partly cloudy, 18°C
Entertainment News
Omagh's Strule Arts Centre hosts world premiere of The Plough and the Stars adaptation. Heaney Country Literary Festival returns to Bellaghy with special focus on the Nobel laureate's border works.
Upcoming Events in Tyrone (June 29 - July 5, 2025)
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June 20: Cookstown Bacon Festival (Town centre celebrations)
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June 21: Omagh International Folk Festival (Opening parade)
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June 22: Sperrin Mountain Challenge (Charity hike)
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June 24: Dungannon Jazz Festival (Market Square)
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June 26: Strabane Summer Sessions (Riverfront concerts)
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June 28: Fivemiletown Agricultural Show (Showgrounds)
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June 29: Ulster American Folk Park (Pioneer Day)
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July 1: Coalisland Canal Festival (Heritage events)
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July 3: Pomeroy Ploughing Championships (Traditional skills)
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July 5: Tyrone Fleadh (Traditional music competition)
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Note: Tyrone is a county in Northern Ireland, not England - content reflects Northern Irish context.
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