Visit Cookstown

A new exhibition free to enjoy at the Burnavon, for our local history enthusiasts in Mid Ulster! By Abandoned N.I., this one is not to be missed.

If you or someone you know is living with dementia, take a look at this important safety information from the Public Health Agency about staying safe in the home.

Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids in the garden? 🦋 Why not get involved in the 'big butterfly count' and do your bit for the environment.
Running until 12 August, enjoy 15 minutes out in the garden or a public park recording the butterflies you see. Submit this important information online via the link below or by downloading the free 'big butterfly count' app.
Not sure of what type of of butterfly you've seen? Download the butterfly identification chart ...which will help you work out the different types of butterflies you have in your garden.
Butterfly Conservation Northern Ireland
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Come along to Ballyronan Marina & Caravan Park and #CelebratePlay on Wednesday 1 August!
Children aged 3 - 10 years will enjoy a free family fun day from 2pm - 5pm. Activities include arts and crafts, magic shows, workshops, face painting and much more.
Rediscover the magic of outdoor play this #PlayDay.
... For more information on the events go to: www.midulstercouncil.org/playday
www.whatsonni.com Ni4kids Belfast Live Play Day 2018
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Fancy putting your creative skills to the challenge? Why not try this Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful competition being run in conjunction with Power of Video! Good luck.

Chair of #MidUlster_DC , Councillor Sean McPeake opens Books of Condolence in memory of William Dunlop today. "On behalf of the Council and the residents of Mid Ulster, I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Dunlop family at this very sad time." http://bit.ly/2L7xUiR

BANK HOLIDAY BIN COLLECTIONS: If your bin is collected on Thursday 12th July 2018, it will be collected instead on Saturday 14th July 2018. Please ensure your bin is at the kerbside by 7.30am.
All bin collections will take place as normal on Friday 13th July.
Full details of all #MidUlsterDC facility bank holiday arrangements can be found at https://www.midulstercouncil.org/JulyHoli dayArrangements

Local businesses The Royal Hotel Cookstown and Manorview B&B partcipated in our recent #MidUlsterDC Tourism Digital Mentor Programme - hear all about how it's helping them stay local and compete globally!
Discover Northern Ireland Tourism Ireland 42 Digital

Today is #IndieDayNI18 and we want you to help us celebrate our independents'!
The Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Sean McPeake is encouraging residents in the district to support this year's #IndieDayNI18 by shopping local, not only today but also throughout the year.
The Independent’s Day campaign is being run in conjunction with Retail NI to remind local people to support the independent retailers in their towns and villages #ShopLocal.
... Cookstown Chamber of Commerce Cookstown Enterprise
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We're reminding everyone of the importance of water safety in the hotter weather and urging people not to put themselves in danger, especially in any quarries, loughs, lakes and open water where swimming is not permitted.
The dangers of open water include: 🏞️ It is very cold in comparison to indoor pools or shallow water – the initial shock of falling into the open water may cause panic and the weight of your clothing will make it more difficult to swim 🏞️ There may be hidden... currents 🏞️ It can be difficult to get out of open water with steep and slimy muddy banks or vertical mooring points 🏞️ It can be deep with hidden shelves and sharp drop-offs close to the bank’s edge 🏞️ There may be hidden rubbish hiding below the water surface 🏞️ There are no lifeguards or lifesaving aids nearby 🏞️ The water may be polluted with chemicals and may make you ill.
Read more here: http://bit.ly/2IKX0ls
#RespectTheWater RNLI Lifeguards Northern Ireland Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
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Mid Ulster Celebrates Its Independents’!
The Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Sean McPeake is encouraging residents in the district to support this year's #IndieDayNI18 when it takes place this Wednesday, 4 July 2018.
“I hope residents of Mid Ulster fully embrace Independents’ Day and come out in force to support their local retailers on this day and throughout the year!”
... The purpose of the day is to remind local people to support the independent retailers in their towns and villages and to shop local.
The Independent’s Day campaign is being run in conjunction with Retail NI. #ShopLocal
Cookstown Enterprise
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Do you have a view on enhancing access to rural outdoor recreation sites? If you’re interested, the Heart of Ancient Ulster Landscape Partnership is holding 2 public meetings this Saturday in An Creggan Visitor Centre, 10-11.30am and 1.30-3pm. If you’d like to attend, email jmconsulting@outlook.com

A Civic Honours evening was held last night (28 June) by Mid Ulster District Council at the Burnavon, Cookstown, with the new Chair of the Council, Councillor Sean McPeake as host. This event celebrated local talent and success across the district, most notably in business and sporting fields. Fourteen businesses, schools, sports teams and sporting individuals were recognised for their success in many areas including optometry, butchery, GAA football, boxing, Céilí and Irish dancing. After the awards, guests enjoyed an evening meal. We hope everyone had a fantastic evening and congratulations to everyone who received an award. Sinead McGurk Opticians, MacMahons Butchers, Loughshore A.B.C, Cookstown Boxing Club, Holy Trinity College Cookstown, C.L.G Watty Graham, An Gleann, Quinn School of Irish Dancing

The final three awards of tonight's #MidUlsterCivicHonours at The Burnavon Theatre went to local dancing success. Watty Graham GAC Glen Senior Céilí dancers, Maghera are recognised for their win of All Ireland Senior Scór Sinsir champions. Caoime Quinn from Quinn School Of Irish Dancing for her win of Under 13 girls An Chomhdhail World Irish Dance and Eva Jane Muldoon, also from Quinn School Of Irish Dancing for her win of Under 11 girls An Chomhdhail World Irish Dance. Congratulations to you all!

Our next eight awards this evening were for the incredible local boxing talent we have across the district. Andrew Ryan, Patrick McDonagh, Seamus Maughan, Craig Bigger, Peter Convery, Eoghan Quinn, Ronan McNamee, and Frank Lowe were all awarded for their Irish Athletic Boxing Association All Ireland wins in various categories. Congratulations to you all! Loughshore A.B.C Cookstown Boxing Club St John's A.B.C Frank Gervin Clonoe A.B.C

Kicking off the sporting section of our evening tonight, Holy Trinity College Cookstown are recognised for two incredible GAA cup wins; the MacLarnon Cup and the Paddy Drummond Cup. Congratulations to all the boys involved at Holy Trinity #MidUlsterCivicHonours

The next award at the #MidUlsterCivicHonours went to a local butcher from MacMahons Butchers for his role in Team Ireland - the crowned winners of this year's World Butchers Challenge Championship. Congratulations Colly Donnelly! Butchery Excellence International

Our first award at tonight's #MidUlsterCivicHonours went to Sinead McGurk Opticians for their recent win of UK Practice of the Year 2018 at the Association of Optometrists awards in London. Congratulations! 🏆

Calling all engineering businesses in Mid Ulster!
Last chance to apply for the #MidUlster Engineering Innovation Programme.
Does your business need help to develop a new product, process or service? If so, then don't miss out and apply today.
... The #EngineeringInnovation programme, which will be delivered by the InnoTech Centre at South West College, will provide free specialist one-to-one innovation support of up to 8 days to 18 businesses assisting in the areas of computer aided design, concept design, reverse engineering, and much more.
To apply, Tel: 028 8225 5223 or Email: clodagh.oneill@swc.ac.uk
For more information on the programme, go to: https://goo.gl/5fB2VS
Federation of Small Businesses InterTradeIreland Invest Northern Ireland Cookstown Enterprise Cookstown Chamber of Commerce
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on behalf of World Class Munchies ,

thank you Cookstown very nice and friendly people .

I had a good time in Cookstown hope to come soon again with my team to provide some quality products to the city and the kind people of Cookstown

What a great continental market this year.

So much entertainment for adults and kids it's a credit to all concerned.

We enjoyed the Continental Market very much. Lots of stalls for different tastes. It was great that it was contained to a small area so didn't have to walk too far. Parking was easy too. We noticed as well that there were plenty of bins available and they were being emptied too, which should keep the area litter free. Well organised so well done to all involved.

On behalf of Chocolate Fountains WPM would like to say well done to all staff from MUDC on an excellent event/market. A special word of thanks, must go to all the maintenance staff for their assistance & help throughout the weekend. Hope everyone enjoyed their treats from our stand.

Great food and lovely day at the market

Gr8 town to shop in. Gr8 people ya wud meet.

Cookstown looking Class. Full credit to all. So proud of My home Town!!

Cookstown a wonderful place to shop, lots of variety, very Friendly staff in shops, a great town for a day out lots to see.

Brilliant place to visit and live. Moving there in April :D

Best town in the county tyrone.

Absolutely brilliant market! Such a great family day! I have to say it surpassed the market in Belfast!

More family friendly with more entertainment for the kids! Feeling very proud of my hometown!!

on behalf of World Class Munchies ,

thank you Cookstown very nice and friendly people .

I had a good time in Cookstown hope to come soon again with my team to provide some quality products to the city and the kind people of Cookstown

What a great continental market this year.

So much entertainment for adults and kids it's a credit to all concerned.

We enjoyed the Continental Market very much. Lots of stalls for different tastes. It was great that it was contained to a small area so didn't have to walk too far. Parking was easy too. We noticed as well that there were plenty of bins available and they were being emptied too, which should keep the area litter free. Well organised so well done to all involved.

On behalf of Chocolate Fountains WPM would like to say well done to all staff from MUDC on an excellent event/market. A special word of thanks, must go to all the maintenance staff for their assistance & help throughout the weekend. Hope everyone enjoyed their treats from our stand.

Great food and lovely day at the market

Gr8 town to shop in. Gr8 people ya wud meet.

Cookstown looking Class. Full credit to all. So proud of My home Town!!

Cookstown a wonderful place to shop, lots of variety, very Friendly staff in shops, a great town for a day out lots to see.

Brilliant place to visit and live. Moving there in April :D

Best town in the county tyrone.

Absolutely brilliant market! Such a great family day! I have to say it surpassed the market in Belfast!

More family friendly with more entertainment for the kids! Feeling very proud of my hometown!!

on behalf of World Class Munchies ,

thank you Cookstown very nice and friendly people .

I had a good time in Cookstown hope to come soon again with my team to provide some quality products to the city and the kind people of Cookstown

What a great continental market this year.

So much entertainment for adults and kids it's a credit to all concerned.

We enjoyed the Continental Market very much. Lots of stalls for different tastes. It was great that it was contained to a small area so didn't have to walk too far. Parking was easy too. We noticed as well that there were plenty of bins available and they were being emptied too, which should keep the area litter free. Well organised so well done to all involved.

On behalf of Chocolate Fountains WPM would like to say well done to all staff from MUDC on an excellent event/market. A special word of thanks, must go to all the maintenance staff for their assistance & help throughout the weekend. Hope everyone enjoyed their treats from our stand.

Great food and lovely day at the market

Gr8 town to shop in. Gr8 people ya wud meet.

Cookstown looking Class. Full credit to all. So proud of My home Town!!

Cookstown a wonderful place to shop, lots of variety, very Friendly staff in shops, a great town for a day out lots to see.

Brilliant place to visit and live. Moving there in April :D

Best town in the county tyrone.

Absolutely brilliant market! Such a great family day! I have to say it surpassed the market in Belfast!

More family friendly with more entertainment for the kids! Feeling very proud of my hometown!!