West Tyrone Historical Society

25/09/2026

Christopher, a train enthusiast advises that he is currently working on finding old traces of the railway in Dungannon. He lives in Killyman and would he says, especially love to find the railway tunnel in Dungannon. Any help appreciated! 😊

19/09/2026

Everyone most welcome. Membership for year: Individual- £7 Family- £10. Visitors- £3.

18/09/2026

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"The American house making its home in Omagh."

Catch our Senior Curator of History, Victoria Millar, on UTV Northern Ireland tonight in Hidden NI at 7.30pm 📺 Join Victoria as she shares objects from museum storage connected to the McGavock House, a rare surviving log dwelling with strong Ulster connections.

Built in Virginia by or for the family of James McGavock Sr., born near Glenarm, County Antrim and who immigrated to America around the mid-18th century, the house offers a tangible link to the experience of Ulster immigrants on the frontier.

It is one of the Ulster American Folk Park's most significant, yet least-seen, collection stories.

All summer and until the end of September, we have been telling The STORIES OF US at the Ulster American Folk Park, exploring the connections between Ulster and America, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and the Folk Park's 50th anniversary.

16/09/2026

PLEASE NOTE:
The post office referred to is Omagh's old post office.
Dawn writes:
I have been researching my family history for quite some time and came across the attached newspaper photo recently.
My interest in it is that my grandfather, Charles J Muldoon, was a postman in Kesh in the very early 1900's and named on the memorial.
I'm wondering would anyone in your society know anything about the old Post Office and whether the building is still in existence? If not, would anyone know where the plaque might have been moved to?
My grandfather died in 1946, a relatively young man. My brother says our father told him granda had been gassed during the war and was never a healthy man.
We no longer have family left in Kesh, but I am down regularly and live in Co Armagh. I would love to see another piece of the life of the grandfather I never knew. I am also in possession of a photo of him on his post round.
Thanks in advance for any information anyone can give me.

01/09/2026

🏛️ READY TO EXPLORE? 👀✨

Check out what's happening for European Heritage Open Days on Saturday 5th September ✨Rare opportunities to visit places not normally open to the public- come and discover what’s been hiding in plain sight! 🤍

🏛️ Governor’s House at Omagh Gaol
Step inside this Grade A listed historic building, explore the restoration work and hear fascinating stories about the Governor’s House and Omagh Gaol.
👉 bit.ly/3UYz7S8

🌿 Lisnamallard House & Gardens
Discover this beautiful early-18th-century residence, explore its grounds and uncover the stories behind one of Omagh’s hidden heritage gems.
👉 bit.ly/4gVLqau

✨ Best of all- these events are FREE!

So, if you love local history, beautiful old buildings or simply discovering somewhere new, make a day of it and explore Omagh’s heritage!

📅 Saturday 5 September
✨ There's so much more on offer this European Heritage Week- visit our website for more

09/06/2026

We have visitors from Canada in need of some direction. This is Newtownstewart focused query.
Francis Boyle, Bunderg (formerly Glebe, Newtownstewart) married Anne neé Collins (Lisnatunney) on 13th Feb 1867.
Ellen, a daughter was born 14th November 1869. She had at least one sibling- Patrick.
Anyone know this family? Any descendents around?

31/05/2026

Anyone able to provide names?

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Back row: Patrick O'Kane, John Gilmore, Richard Hurst.
Front row: Jeanette Thompson, Annie Irwin, Ursula Harron.

30/05/2026

Margaret Magee, Steve Menary, Pauline Buchannon, Ursula Harron.