tullaghoge fort

A magical place....best to go not with a crowd to appreciate the atmosphere and imagine times gone by....unspoilt by modern day distractions, i.e. visitor centres, etc.

Tullyhogue Fort is a magical place which commands a spectacular view over the surrounding countryside. On a clear day you can even see the spires of St Patrick's RC Cathedral in the city of Armagh.The unique silhouette of the fort , provided by the trees against the sky, means that from any high vantage point around its usually very easy to pick out the profile of Telac Og ( there are numerous versions of spelling ) amongst the many other forts visible.It was the great capital of the northern O'Neills and their inauguration site for the Kings of Ulster since the year 993. Sadly, the Old Rectory, Ballymully Glebe, which was sited at the base of the hill on the village side is no more. ( the hill is a fairly steep climb ) Part of the inauguration stone used by the O'Neills was discovered in the walls of the Coach House there and subsequently removed to Desertcreat Parish Church which is also an historic landmark and well worth a visit. Love it all. History wraps around you with the comfort of a warm glove. Enjoy !

Its fascinating to think of the history that has been created within this earthwork. My visit was on a rainy day but the mystique of this site is still entrancing. The prominence adds to the sense of ceremony.

Another ancient Irish monument we visited totally on our own. A lovely spot to imagine ceremonies in days gone by.

I hadn't planned on stopping at Tullaghoge Fort when in the Cookstown area but, when I saw a sign for it as I was driving along the B520 prior to the village of the same name, I decided to take the time for a visit. To get to it one must walk a broad concrete walk approximately 1/4 mile uphill but once there, it was worth it. I don't believe anyone knows just when this fort was built, but this is where the ancient Kings of Ulster, the O'Neills, were crowned prior to 1607 and one can almost feel the history in the air. It's a beautiful spot and I was grateful for beautiful weather which made for some great photos. As an added bonus, I was able to get a good telephoto shot of Killymoon Castle all the way back in Cookstown from the crest of the hill that the fort is on. The fort is definitely worth a visit.

Ok so my ancestors lived on this site 400 years ago... Steep climb to get to the top of tullagh og but gives scenic views of most of ulster very peaceful spot and quite lonely been here quite a few times and have never met anyone else here. Not a lot to see at the actual site but as said views of countryside are stunning

I have always been in anything historical and I have been to Tullaghoge fort twice. It is well signposted from both Stewartstown and Cookstown. When you get there the information boards tell you all you need to know. In September I was at a living history day were people dressed up as the Gaelic Irish at the time of Hugh O Neill. It was excellent.

If you are into History then this is the place for you. There is a nice walk around it however once you go up there. The area is quiet and peaceful.