An interactive centre dedicated to the life and works of Seamus Heaney.
Exhibits include handwritten manuscripts, multimedia installations, and an opportunity to explore the poet’s impact on literature. Workshops and poetry readings are often held, perfect for families or anyone with an interest in poetry.
Perfect for: Literature enthusiasts, families, and those interested in Irish culture.
A peaceful and scenic spot for birdwatching, nature walk and enjoying the tranquillity of Lough Beg.
Moyola Park Golf Course is an 18-hole parkland course set along the Moyola River, offering a peaceful and challenging environment for golfers of all levels.
Facilities: Golf lessons, driving range, putting green, and pro shop.
Perfect for: Golf enthusiasts, beginners, families, or anyone looking for a peaceful day outdoors.
Discover the waterways with guided boat trips, offering stunning views and fascinating insights into local history.
Explore scenic woodlands with a range of walking trails, perfect for hiking, picnics, or a leisurely stroll. The forest offers beautiful views, especially in spring when the bluebells are in bloom.
A beautiful spot for birdwatching – with a chance to spot local species like woodpeckers and owls.
Facilities: Picnic areas, a children’s playground, and benches along the trails for relaxing and taking in the views.
Perfect for: Families, nature lovers, casual hikers, and photographers.
A great spot for outdoor activities such as walking, fishing, and picnics. There are also options for canoeing and paddleboarding on Lough Neagh.
Scenic walking trails and picnic areas by the water. The marina is a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Perfect for: Water sports enthusiasts, families, anglers, and nature lovers.
The River Bann – Fishing is possible on the half-mile stretch north of the Bann bridge at Portglenone, downstream of the community centre below the bridge. The fish are bream, hybrids, perch, pike, and roach.
The Moyola River is regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s premier salmon and dollaghan [Lough Neagh trout] rivers, it also has healthy stocks of native brown trout.
Lough Neagh There is a wide variety of fish including trout, dollaghan, plus course fish, bream, rudd, roach, pike, perch.
Boat hire is available from Lough Neagh Boat Hire at Ballyronan Marina.
Perfect for: Anglers of all experience levels.
Gorta – Swatragh’s Famine Story is a new visitor centre that delves into the history of Swatragh village and the incredible legacy of Dr. Mooney.
Dr. Mooney and his wife, Sarah, ran a surgery and dispensary from this location in the mid 1800s, and during the Great Hunger – An Gorta Mór, they established a private soup kitchen to aid the community.
The centre brings to life the Mooneys’ unwavering commitment during one of Ireland’s most challenging periods and features interpretative panels, audiovisual aids, and incredible bog oak sculptures by Kieran Tuohy.
