Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

27/02/2025

Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Cllr Wesley Brown has officially opened a new access route to Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House via Circular Road, right opposite Dungannon Leisure Centre.

We would encourage the public to explore our beautiful Public Park with its breathtaking views over seven counties. Visitors can pick up a copy of ‘The Earls Trail’ leaflet, available from reception in Ranfurly House and enjoy the 7km walking / cycling route that takes in all the parks and open spaces around Dungannon. If you have any queries or would like further information, please call 028 8772 8600 (option 1).

21/02/2025

Tonight, Friday 21 February, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt, The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up yellow for VOYPIC- Voice of Young People in Care.

VOYPIC is a charity working across Northern Ireland promoting the rights and improving their lives of children and young people cared away from home. VOYPIC want every young person leaving care to do so with dignity and respect and thrive into adulthood.

For more information about VOYPIC, please visit: https://www.voypic.org/

VOYPIC

19/02/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT

Tempest to play The Square Box on Friday 21 March for the very first time as part of the 2025 Seachtain na Gaeilge festival. The exciting Trad Band features talented Irish musicians Brendan Mulholland, Bláithín Mhic Cana, Aaron O’ Hagan and Luke Ward! Tickets (£12 / £10 Concession) are on sale now by calling the Box Office on 028 8772 8600 or online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/shows/873670279/events

18/02/2025

13/02/2025

Tickets go on sale from hilloftheoneill.com on Wednesday 19 February at 10am!

Fógra: Tá lúchair orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh 'Tempest' linn ag bualadh ceoil ag 'Ceolchoirm Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2025' sa Bhosca Cearnógach, Cnoc Uí Néill, Dún Geanainn Dé hAoine an 21 Márta ar a 8:00i.n.

Beidh ticéid ar díol Dé Céadaoin an 19 Feabhra ag 10:00r.n.

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡: 𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 '𝑇𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑡' 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑡 '𝐼𝑟𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡 2025' 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝐵𝑜𝑥 Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, 𝐷𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦 21𝑠𝑡 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑡 8:00𝑝.𝑚.

𝑇𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑑𝑎𝑦 19𝑡ℎ 𝐹𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑡 10:00𝑎.𝑚.

Bígí linn agus bígí Gaelach!
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia


Tempest Music

13/02/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓 that there is still time to nominate and reward your recognised groups and individuals who contribute to community life at this year's Mid Ulster District Council Arts, Culture, and Community Awards.

Nominations are open for the following categories:
🏆Arts Person of the Year
🏆Young Arts Person of the Year
🏆Arts Group of the Year
🏆Youth Champion of the Year
🏆 Age Friendly Award
🏆Equality and Good Relations Award
🏆Community Eco Award
🏆Health and Well-being Award
🏆Community Safety Award
🏆Community Champion Award
🏆Volunteer of the Year Award
🏆Lifetime Achievement Award

The winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony hosted by Malachi Cush Official on Tuesday 25th March in The Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown.

To nominate an individual or group, visit www.midulstercouncil.org/awards

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding efforts of those who make Mid Ulster a better place to live.

It's easy to nominate, just complete the online nomination form and submit it before the closing date of 𝟏𝟐 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝟏𝟐 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞

12/02/2025

Tonight, Wednesday 12 February, our buildings, the Bridewell, Magherafelt,The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown and Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon, will light up green for OG Cancer NI: OG Cancer Awareness Month 2025.

February is oesophageal cancer awareness month. In the UK, around 9000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year. OG Cancer NI was set up to specifically to benefit patients and families affected by Oesophago-gastric cancer.

To find out more about Oesophageal Cancer or for ways to show your support please visit: https://ogcancerni.com/
OGCancerNI

12/02/2025

Researchers from SPACE at Queen's University Belfast and Armagh Observatory and Planetarium are at Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House today! Drop in anytime until 4pm and learn all about 'No Planet B'.

With over 180 events across 50+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

11/02/2025

St Patrick's Day Celebrations at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

Talented Irish Trad and Folk band, The Muddlers Club will entertain crowds at our annual St Patrick's Day Celebrations on Mon 17 March. This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT (1.30pm - 4.30pm) and therefore no booking is required. There will also be face painting, amusements, arts & crafts and food vendors on site. Learn more ↪️ dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873669990

11/02/2025

St Patrick's Day Celebrations at Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House

Talented Irish Trad and Folk band, The Muddlers Club will entertain crowds at this year’s St Patrick's Day Celebrations on Monday 17 March. There will be face painting, amusements, arts & crafts and food vendors on site. This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT (1.30pm - 4.30pm) and therefore no booking is required. Learn more ↪️ dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873669990

11/02/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED! Dungannon Comedy Festival is back for the third year in a row! Featuring Micky Bartlett, Mark McCarney, Conor Keys and Talal Jomar.

Tickets (£22.50) are on sale now by calling 028 8772 8600 or online at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873669882

11/02/2025

No Planet B Roadshow

Researchers from SPACE at Queen's University Belfast have joined the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium to bring the ‘The No Planet B Roadshow’ to The Square Box at Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House tomorrow (Wednesday, 12 February). This is free to attend. Drop in anytime from 10am-4pm. Learn more at

With over 180 events across 50+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

10/02/2025

Charlie Donnelly: Portrait of a Poet.

This talk by Eileen Quinn will shine a light on Dungannon-born Charlie Donnelly's poetic and literary endeavours which set him apart from his peers. Book here dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873664067

07/02/2025

𝗠𝗜𝗗 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦, 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 & 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
Nominations are open for the Mid Ulster Arts, Culture & Community Awards 2025. Submit your nomination online at www.midulstercouncil.org/awards

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
🏆 Arts Person of the Year
🏆 Young Arts Person of the Year
🏆 Arts Group of the Year
🏆 Youth Champion of the Year
🏆 Age Friendly Award
🏆 Equality and Good Relations Award
🏆 Community Eco Award
🏆 Health and Well-being Award
🏆 Community Safety Award
🏆 Community Champion Award
🏆 Volunteer of the Year Award
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award

Do you know a community champion or an arts and culture hero? Is there a local group or organisation that goes the extra mile and deserves recognition?

Help us shine a spotlight on the outstanding people and groups in Mid Ulster making a difference - whether they are leading local projects, running a youth club, fostering diversity and integration, promoting equality of opportunity, or supporting those in need.

You can also nominate a community-led group dedicated to environmental or eco-friendly initiatives in their area. Don’t miss the chance to honour your local heroes and celebrate their incredible contributions to our district!

✔️ 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✔️ 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟖 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Hosted by Malachi Cush Official the winners will be announced and celebrated at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 25 March 2025, held at the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown.

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Hill of The O Neill & Ranfurly House
The Burnavon Theatre

05/02/2025

Make a stunning Spring flower arrangement for your home at our workshop on 15 April (suitable for ages 16+). Learn more ↪ https://dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873669784

04/02/2025

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🏆
Nominate online now at www.midulstercouncil.org/awards

Pictured with Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell is local personality Malachi Cush Official who is helping to launch the Council's first Arts, Culture and Community Awards.

Organised by the Council the awards are designed to allow you to recognise and thank local people and groups of outstanding merit for making a difference in the lives of others in our Council area.

Speaking at the launch, Chair of the Council, Councillor Eugene Mcconnell said "Mid Ulster is a place rich in talent, compassion and community spirit, and the Arts, Culture and Community Awards give us a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and groups who make a real difference in the lives of others.

The awards are a celebration of the creativity, dedication, and generosity that define our district, and I encourage everyone to join us in recognising the people whose efforts enrich our communities and inspire us all."

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding efforts of those who make Mid Ulster a better place to live.

It's easy to nominate, just complete the online nomination form now at www.midulstercouncil.org/awards and submit it before the closing date of 12 noon on Friday 21 February 2025.

27/01/2025

St Brigid's Cross Making Workshop (£7)
Saturday 1 February (2pm - 4pm)
Book at dungannon.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666888