Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

24/01/2025

A reminder that Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House is closed today (Friday 24 January 2025) due to a Met Office RED weather warning that is currently in place from 7am to 2pm. An AMBER warning is also in place from 6am to 9pm.

Weather warnings for strong winds from midnight tonight, with a RED warning from 7am to 2pm.
Danger to life and dangerous conditions – you’re advised not to travel during the red warning.
Disruption, damage to buildings, large waves at coast, power cuts, fallen trees likely.
Info and advice, including emergency numbers and about public services: http://nidirect.gov.uk/winds
Department for Infrastructure Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Department of Finance Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Department for the Economy NI Department of Education NI Department of Justice NI Northern Ireland Executive

23/01/2025

*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January 2025) due to a Met Office RED weather warning (7am to 2pm) for strong winds and heavy rain. An AMBER warning is also in place from 6am to 9pm tomorrow. A list of all Mid Ulster District Council impacted services can be found below.

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 É𝐨𝐰𝐲𝐧 - 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

A Met Office RED warning for very strong winds is in place from 7am to 2pm tomorrow, Friday 24 January, with a further AMBER warning of wind with high impacts from 6am – 9pm, and a YELLOW warning from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow (Friday 24 January)

As is set to have a very strong impact across the region on Friday, the Council is encouraging the public to take all necessary precautions to keep safe and protect themselves and their property in the event of high winds and widespread disruption.

The PSNI are advising against all travel tomorrow, due to very dangerous driving conditions with fallen trees on roads. If you have plans for Friday that involve travel, think about changing those plans to another day.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨

Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

Being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors if you can.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬

𝐁𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The public are advised that bin collections will not take place on Friday 24 January. Please do not leave bins kerbside and ensure that they are secured for the period of the warnings.

Bins due to be collected on Friday 24 January will now be collected on Saturday 25 January where capacity and road conditions make it possible to do so.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠
The public are advised that the weather warnings will also have an impact on recycling centres across the Council with all household recycling centres closing on Friday 24 January. Street cleansing across the Council area will also be paused on Friday.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬
In the interests of health and safety, all Council owned and managed public parks and forest sites, play parks will be closed for the duration of the warnings, and we are advising the public to avoid using open spaces and areas where there are trees. All sites will reopen following safety inspections that will take place after the warnings have expired.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
All Council and Registration Offices will be closed.
In the event of an emergency regarding a death registration please contact a local undertaker.

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
The Burnavon Theatre, Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Seamus Heaney HomePlace, The Bridewell and OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory will be closed.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Council outdoor sports and recreation facilities, including pitches and courts will also be closed on Friday. All scheduled sports activities at outdoor facilities will not go ahead and the Council is liaising with clubs and user groups accordingly.

𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
All Council owned Indoor Leisure Centres will be closed on Friday.

The public are asked to be patient as it may take time for facilities to open, and they will only be opened when deemed safe to do so.

𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Cemeteries will be closed to public access for the duration of the weather warnings. We are asking members of the public to vacate cemeteries as early as possible on Thursday evening to allow staff to complete closing operations. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Routine inspections will be carried out on all Council facilities on Saturday morning prior to them reopening. The public are asked to be patient as it may take time for them to open, and they will only be opened when deemed safe to do so.

Householders and businesses across the Council area are also encouraged to take the necessary measures to keep them and their property safe.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
An event taking place at The Burnavon Theatre on Friday evening will also no longer take place and staff will contact patrons to make them aware of the cancellation today and tomorrow.

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Emergency services 999 or 112
Flooding Incident Line - 0300 2000 100
NI Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
NI Water – 03457 440 088
Housing Executive – 03448 920 901

14/01/2025

Art Funkle will be at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House this April delivering two Acrylic Painting Workshops (cost is £15). The morning session is suitable for ages 6-12 and the afternoon session is suitable for ages 13-16.

Book morning workshop: dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666815

Book afternoon workshop: dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666819

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10/01/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's History Talk on Archbishop John Joseph Hughes by Dr Patrick Fitzgerald has been cancelled. Box Office are in the process of contacting all those booked on to issue a refund.

10/01/2025

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

Have you mastered the basics of crochet and are you ready to advance your skills? Why not join us for an Improvers Crochet Course (six-weeks) with tutor Nancy Moreland. Participants must be comfortable with crocheting chains, trebles, and double crochet, as well as reading patterns. This course is not suitable for complete beginners. Learn more >>> dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668839

Commences Wed 28 May | 7pm - 9pm | £50
Suitable for ages 16+

03/01/2025

A full schedule of upcoming history talks and workshops is available here >>> hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/

Talk: Archbishop John Joseph Hughes (CANCELLED)
Felt Making: SOLD OUT
Talk: Towns and Traders in Plantation Ulster (29 Jan)
St Brigid's Cross Making (1 Feb)
Sewing for Beginners (SOLD OUT)
Crochet for Beginners (SOLD OUT)
Talk: Charlie Donnelly: Portrait of a Poet (14 Feb)
Watercolours (SOLD OUT)
Talk: Irish Surnames - An exploration of their meanings (4 March)
Talk: The Battlefields of South Tyrone (14 March)
Candle Making (15 March)
Mother’s Day Photo Holder (29 March)
Art Funkle on The Hill (5 April)

23/12/2024

Yesterday marked the end of another amazing Christmas Grotto in Ranfurly House. Thanks to everyone who visited Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves over the past nine days, it was a truly wonderful experience! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from all the team at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

20/12/2024

13/12/2024

Our first school group visited Santa and Mrs Claus today in Ranfurly House. Santa's Grotto opens to the public tomorrow (Saturday, 14 December) and runs to Sunday 22 December 2024. Limited places left across all dates. Book online at hilloftheoneill.com or call 028 8772 8600.

13/12/2024

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours. For full details of all Mid Ulster District Council holiday arrangements, visit midulstercouncil.org/holidayarrangements

11/12/2024

Tonight, Wednesday 11 December, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up pink for Organ Donation Discussion Day.

Organ Donation Discussion Day is an opportunity for everyone to consider their decision around organ and tissue donation, and to share this with loved ones. Families will always be consulted if organ donation is a possibility, so it is important to leave them certain about what you want.

For more information about Organ Donation Discussion Day or to learn more about Organ Donation please visit:
https://www.organdonationni.info/latest/everyone-is-encouraged-to-have-a-conversation-this-organ-donation-discussion-day

10/12/2024

Santa's Christmas Grotto opens at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House this Saturday 14 December. The grotto costs £6 per child (accompanying adults go free). 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 December are now sold out. Book online at hilloftheoneill.com or call 028 8772 8600.

Grotto Opening Times
Monday - Friday: 4pm – 8.30pm
Saturdays: 10am – 5pm
Sundays: 1pm - 5pm

09/12/2024

Mother’s Day Photo Holder Workshop
Saturday 29 March 2025. Suitable for ages 6+

In this fun and creative one-hour workshop (11am - 12 noon), Claytastic Kids will guide children through the art of 3D modelling, rolling, stretching, and colour mixing. All materials supplied.

Children will take home their own beautiful creation at the end of the workshop. Call 028 8772 8600 or book tickets (£6) online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668031

Parents / carers are welcome to stay with children during the workshop.

09/12/2024

Candle Making Workshop
Suitable for ages 16+

Join us on Saturday 15 March for a fun and creative afternoon of candle and wax melt making with Sharron of Molly & Me Candles!

During this two-hour workshop (12.30pm – 2.30pm) participants will create a rose gold tin candle (with a burn time of approximately 35 hours), soy wax melts, two soy wax tealights and a hand-rolled beeswax taper candle. At the end of the session, participants will receive a bag and tissue paper to package their creations, ready to take home! Call 028 8772 8600 or book online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873667832

06/12/2024

The Murder Mystery event planned for tomorrow (Saturday 7 December) at Hill of The O'Neill event space has been cancelled due to the Met Office amber weather warning. Box Office Staff are in the process of contacting all customers.

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐡 - 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

As is set to have an impact across the region this weekend, the Council is encouraging the public to take all necessary precautions to keep safe and protect themselves and their property in the event of high winds, heavy rain and widespread disruption.

A Met Office amber warning for strong winds is in place from 1am to 9pm tomorrow, Saturday, 7 December with yellow warnings of rain from 3pm today, Friday 6 December to 12pm tomorrow, Saturday 7 December and of wind from 3pm today until 6am on Sunday.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬
In the interests of health and safety, all Council owned and managed public parks and forest sites, and play parks will be closed for the duration of the warnings, and we are advising the public to avoid using open spaces and areas where there are trees.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠
The public are advised that the weather warning will also have an impact on recycling centres across the Council with all household recycling centres closing on Saturday. Street cleansing across the Council area will also be paused on Saturday.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Council outdoor sports and recreation facilities, including pitches and courts will also be closed on Saturday. All scheduled sports activities at outdoor facilities will not go ahead on Saturday and the Council is liaising with clubs and user groups accordingly.

𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
All Council owned Indoor Leisure Centres will open as normal. The indoor facilities at Meadowbank Sports Arena and Mid Ulster Sports Arena will also continue to operate as usual.

𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
While the Cemeteries will remain open for pedestrian access only, the public are advised to avoid visiting during the duration of the weather warnings.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
The planned outdoor activities in town centres from 12pm – 3pm on Saturday are no longer taking place. An event taking place at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House on Saturday evening will also no longer take place and staff will contact patrons to make them aware of the cancellation today and tomorrow.

Routine inspections will be carried out on all Council facilities on Sunday morning prior to them reopening. The public are asked to be patient as it may take time for them to open, and they will only be opened when deemed safe to do so.

Householders and businesses across the Council area are also encouraged to take the necessary measures to keep them and their property safe.

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Emergency services 999 or 112
Flooding Incident Line - 0300 2000 100
NI Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
NI Water – 03457 440 088
Housing Executive – 03448 920 901
Report a blocked road – 0300 200 7899

03/12/2024

Celebrate the arrival of Spring by making your own St. Brigid’s Cross at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House on Saturday 1 February 2025. Workshop costs £7 and can be booked by calling the Box Office on 028 8772 8600 or at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666888

Suitable for ages 16+