Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

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Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award Winner 2024 Hill of The O'Neill is the one of the most important sites in Gaelic Ireland - headquarters of the famous O'Neill Dynasty until the Flight of the Earls and the Plantation of Ulster in the early seventeenth century. Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre houses a multi-media exhibition about Hill of The

O'Neill's story and place in Irish History, as well as being a busy arts centre with performances, workshops, lectures and classes. The visitor centre also contains a fully staffed tourist information centre with adjoining shop as well as free wi-fi for visitors. The perfect place to begin an exploration of Dungannon and the surrounding district of South Tyrone.

Artfunkle on The HillAcrylic Painting Workshops with Art Funkle now available to book on Saturday 5 April 2025. Two slo...
13/11/2024

Artfunkle on The Hill

Acrylic Painting Workshops with Art Funkle now available to book on Saturday 5 April 2025. Two slots available. The morning session (Hot Air Balloon artwork) is suitable for ages 6-13 years and the afternoon session (Waterfall artwork) is suitable for ages 13-18 years. Visit https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/

12/11/2024

Tonight, Tuesday 12 November, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up purple for Purple Tuesday Celebration Day 2024.

Purple Tuesday is a global social movement. It is an initiative supporting organisations to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year. Purple Tuesday serves as a celebratory day, promoting accessibility and inclusivity.

To find out more information about Purple Tuesday, please visit:
https://purpletuesday.co/

Heritage Crafts Workshop: Felt Making with Andrea Hayes Textile Artist on Saturday 18 January 2025 is available to book ...
12/11/2024

Heritage Crafts Workshop: Felt Making with Andrea Hayes Textile Artist on Saturday 18 January 2025 is available to book by calling the Box Office on 028 8772 8600 or online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666816

Join us at Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly house on Saturday 18 January ’25 to explore the oldest form of fabric making which predates…

A Victorian Christmas in Ranfurly HouseJoin us during November and December for a series of Victorian-themed Christmas e...
12/11/2024

A Victorian Christmas in Ranfurly House

Join us during November and December for a series of Victorian-themed Christmas educational activities. Pupils can participate in Victorian Christmas Customs, create Victorian Christmas Art, and play with, and learn about Old Time Toys. This programme is facilitated by Time Steps Living History. Upcoming dates:

Old Time Toys (Suitable for Foundation and KS1): 25 - 29 November
Victorian Christmas Art (Suitable for KS2 and KS3): 2 – 6 December and 9 - 11 December
Victorian Christmas Customs (Suitable for KS2 and KS3): 2 – 6 December and 9 - 11 December.

Call the Box Office on 028 8772 8600 or visit hilloftheoneill.com/programmes/a-victorian-christmas-in-ranfurly-house/ for more information.

Ranfurly House, built in 1854, is the ideal location to celebrate the festive season and to learn about the traditions, games and artwork of the Victorian Christmas. Pupils can participate in Victorian Christmas Customs, create Victorian Christmas Art, and play with and learn about Old Time Toys. Cl...

11/11/2024

Tonight, Monday 11 November, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre , Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up purple for Stars Foundation: World Orphan Day.

Tragically, millions of children all over the world have become orphaned for many reasons. The Stars Foundation created World Orphan Day to raise awareness about the number of children in the world who are without parents. World Orphan Day encourages for people to help raise awareness and support orphans.

For more information on World Orphan Day please visit:
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-orphans-day/

11/11/2024

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟔.𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦. 🎄

Family focused festive fun will take place in Market Square from 2:30pm including a DJ and musical entertainment on stage. There will also be free drop in arts and crafts in Ranfurly House. 🎨

A Christmas Pageant will make its way through the streets of Dungannon commencing at 5pm.

Southern Health & Social Care Trust will organise a Santa Dash to commence at 5:50pm with local businesses invited to participate in this fun event.

As the excitement builds, Santa will make his way to Market Square in a de-icer provided by Mallaghans to turn on the lights at approximately 6.20pm. 🎅

After the switch on, Dungannon Traders Association will hold the Jingle Ball run on Castlehill, so stay for the fun!

Visit www.midulstercouncil.org/christmas for more info on Christmas events.

07/11/2024

Santa’s Grotto returns to Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House from 14 - 22 December. An ASD-Friendly session is available to book on Sunday 15 December. Visit hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/

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Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award Winner 2024

One place left. Book online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665684
06/11/2024

One place left. Book online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665684

Willow Workshop

Join us at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House for a one-day willow workshop (Saturday 23 November), where participants will get to make a 3D willow deer head.

Tutor Heather McDermott will guide participants in the traditional art of willow weaving. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a new skill, connect with nature, and create something special. Visit dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665684

05/11/2024

🎅Make Mid Ulster your home for Christmas this year and share in special moments as Mid Ulster District Council’s annual Christmas Lights Switch Ons brighten up the darkest of days at the end of this month and into December.

The dates for the Switch Ons in each of the five main towns are:
🎄Cookstown: Friday 22 November, 6.30pm - 8pm
🎄Magherafelt: Saturday 23 November, 2pm - 8pm
🎄Dungannon: Saturday 23 November, 2.30pm - 6.30pm
🎄Maghera: Saturday 30 November, 3pm - 6pm
🎄Coalisland: Sunday 1 December, 5pm - 7pm

Full details for each event are at https://www.midulstercouncil.org/christmas

This Saturday 9 November, Aughnacloy Drama Group bring the comedy-play 'Nobody's Talking to Me', by Tommy Marren to the ...
04/11/2024

This Saturday 9 November, Aughnacloy Drama Group bring the comedy-play 'Nobody's Talking to Me', by Tommy Marren to the Square Box. Remaining tickets (£10) can be booked by calling the Box Office on 028 8772 8600 or online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665395

01/11/2024

Tonight, Friday 1 November, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre , Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House , Dungannon, will light up purple for Lennox Gastaut Syndrome International Awareness Day.

Lennox Gastaut Syndrome is a severe epilepsy syndrome that develops in children and leads to lifelong disability. LGS develops over time. It is a rare disease with approximately one person in every 2,000 being affected.

For more information on Lennox Gastaut Syndrome please visit:
https://www.lgsfoundation.org/about-lgs-2/what-is-lennox-gastaut-syndrome/

28/10/2024

Tonight, Monday 28 October, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre , Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House , Dungannon, will light up blue and purple for the Child Brain Injury Trust to mark the beginning of Child Brain Injury Glo Week: Be Seen Not Hurt campaign.

The Child Brain Injury Trust was established by a group of health professionals in 1991 to research and provide information regarding the effects of ‘traumatic’ injury on a child’s developing brain. The Be Seen Not Hurt campaign is about the importance of road safety and being bright when out and about.

For more information on Child Brain Injury Trust or ways to get involved in the campaign please visit:
https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/campaigns/gloweek/

25/10/2024
25/10/2024

Please note that the public park at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House is currently closed in preparation for the Halloween events in Dungannon town centre this evening.

25/10/2024

Tonight, Friday 25 October, our buildings, The Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown, and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up purple for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Awareness Day.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is when your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down, often making you feel dizzy or lightheaded.

For more information on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome please visit: https://www.potsuk.org/

Come along and join in the Halloween fun this evening (Friday 25 October) from 6.30pm at Market Square, Dungannon with f...
25/10/2024

Come along and join in the Halloween fun this evening (Friday 25 October) from 6.30pm at Market Square, Dungannon with fireworks at 7.45pm. There will be character walkabouts, fire juggling and music and entertainment from Glasgowbury Samba Band! There will also be face painting available in The Square Box (Ranfurly House). See full details of Car Parking and Road Closures in the post below.

24/10/2024

Tonight, Thursday 24 October, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up teal for Occipital Neuralgia Awareness Day.

Occipital Neuralgia is a headache at the back of the head caused by irritation of the occipital nerves as they pass over the joints of the neck. It is a chronic condition that can significantly impact quality of life.

For more information on Occipital Neuralgia please visit:
https://www.onfsupport.org/about-on

Occipital Neuralgia Foundation

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Enjoy a picnic in the stunning grounds of Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House this summer. Park is open to the public seven days a week.

Meet the cast of the hilarious play 'Sylvia'. Coming to the Square Box from 9 - 11 November 2023. Remaining tickets at https://dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873650511 Castle Hill Theatre Group

Join us at Hill of The O'Neill on Friday 20th October for the re-enactment of the wedding banquet of Hugh O'Neill and Mabel Bagenal. This bespoke event is organised by Claire Murray, proprietor of Deli on the Green in Dungannon. Full event details at: https://dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873646975

Hill of The O’Neill is one of the most important heritage sites in Ireland with breath taking panoramic views over seven of the nine counties of Ulster. Uncover extraordinary stories that shaped the history of Ireland. Visit https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/

Dungannon Silver Band on stage on The Hill for today’s family fun day! Wonderful sounds 🎶 🎷 🎵

Blackwater Céilí Band providing the toe tapping tunes on The Hill and even getting some young dancers moving! ☘️ #stpatricksday #happystpatricksday

The amazing Blackwater Céilí Band continue the celebrations and are getting the crowd going here in #dungannon for #stpatricksday! 🎼

☘️ Coalisland Clonoe Comhaltas on stage with live traditional Irish music! ☘️ 🎶 🎼 🎵

It is officially our 10th birthday! Take a look at a snapshot of all the events here at Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House over the past decade. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all our users since we opened our doors on 24 October 2012.

We are celebrating 🥳 Hill of the O’Neill & Ranfurly House turns 10 in October 2022 🎂 To mark this momentous anniversary we are inviting parents/carers of children born in October 2012 to make contact with us to be involved in our celebrations and promotions! More info found here: https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/latest-news/born-in-october-2012-celebrate-our-10-year-anniversary/ Closing date is next Friday 2nd September. Share with friends & family that may have the same special birthday as us!

Halloween Clay Pumpkin Workshop for Children & their Carers 4+ yrs
Halloween Clay Pumpkin Workshop for Children & their Carers 4+ yrs

Join Ceramic artist Shauna McCann Ceramics for a fun filled activity for children with a parent/ grandparent / guardian. Come along and play with clay! Participants will design and make a ceramic pumpkin and other Halloween themed clay decorations that can be used either indoors or outdoors. By painting coloured slips onto the finished pieces these fun characters will be complete in one workshop. Each piece will have a clear glaze applied and be high fired so that work can be placed outdoors. Book places HERE >> https://dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873637873

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Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House

Step inside the old Belfast Bank in Dungannon, now transformed into Ranfurly Arts and Visitor Centre, and you stand not just in a beautifully renovated Victorian centrepiece at the heart of the town, but also at the threshold of one of the most ancient sites in Ulster – The Hill of The O’Neill.

Ranfurly House has a multi-media exhibition narrating the Hill’s importance in Irish and European history, its links to the O’Neill clan and the subsequent Flight of the Earls and Plantation of Ulster.

You can take a tour of the exhibition space on your own or with an experienced guide when you’ll hear tales of the skeletons found on the Hill during a major excavation in 2010, the escape tunnels leading from the O’Neill castle which snake underneath Dungannon town, and the well which served as a hiding place for the inhabitants of the Hill during many sieges.

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