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Dungannon

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dungannon

Dungannon sits on the route: 10 minutes from Coalisland, 45km from Dundrod Circuit.

Dungannon is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 11,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dungannon sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dungannon to your route.

About Dungannon

Dungannon (from Irish Dún Geanainn, meaning 'Geanann's fort', pronounced [d̪ˠuːn̪ˠ ˈɟan̪ˠən̪ˠ]) is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the second-largest town in the historic county (after Omagh) and had a population of 16,282 at the 2021 Census. Since 2015, the town shares local government with

Read more Magherafelt and Cookstown in the Mid-Ulster District Council. For centuries, Dungannon was the 'capital' of the O'Neill dynasty of Tír Eoghain, who dominated most of Ulster and built a castle on the hill. After the O'Neills' defeat in the Nine Years' War, the English founded a plantation town on the site. A linen centre in the 19th century, it attracted an extensive food processing industry in the late 20th. Moy Park, a leading poultry producer, is today the town's largest employer. As a result of Moy Park and other processors sourcing immigrant labour, Dungannon currently has the highest percentage of residents born outside of the British Isles of any town in Northern Ireland.

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Where is Dungannon located?

Dungannon is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.5034 latitude, -6.7672 longitude.

What is the population of Dungannon?

Dungannon has a population of approximately 11,935 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
11,935
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.5034, -6.7672

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Dungannon

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Dundrod Circuit

A 11.9km loop of Northern Irish country lanes still used for the Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle races, with jumps, stone walls and hedges inches from the racing line. Open public roads the rest of the year.

45 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Titanic Belfast

World-leading visitor attraction in a striking angular building on the exact spot where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1912.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Dungannon

  • 45 kmDundrod CircuitA 11.9km loop of Northern Irish country lanes still used for the Ulster Grand Prix motorcycle races, with jumps, stone walls and hedges inches from the racing line. Open public roads the rest of the year.
  • 64 kmCraigantlet HillclimbA hillclimb on public roads in the hills above Belfast, running since 1946 and closed to traffic only on event days. The narrow climb gives long views over Belfast Lough.
  • 67 kmMourne MountainsGranite mountain range that inspired C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with the Mourne Wall traversing 15 peaks and sweeping views to the Irish Sea.
  • 74 kmThe Dark HedgesAn eerie tunnel of intertwined beech trees made world-famous as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones.
  • 74 kmThe GobbinsA dramatic Edwardian cliff-path of bridges and tunnels clinging to the basalt cliffs of Islandmagee.
  • 78 kmAntrim Coast RoadA breathtaking coastal drive hugging cliffs and beaches from Larne past the Glens of Antrim toward the Causeway.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dungannon.

Coalisland

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 6,323

Moy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,234

Cookstown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 11,081

Aughnacloy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 1,045

Armagh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 14,801

Moneymore

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 1,426

Portadown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 32,926

Craigavon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 km awayPop. 59,236

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