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Ulster American Folk Park

Mellon Road, Omagh, Northern Ireland
028-8224-3292
Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Omagh
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
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Omagh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Every time I visit I see, experence and learn something new. A excellent full day out! More

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louth
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

great place to spend the day with children and adults alike.. More

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Erie
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85 reviews 85 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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My friend & I were utterly & extremely disappointed in our visit to the Ulster Folk Park. I'm giving it a 2-star only because the buildings & the museum itself are nice. This park mostly deals with the 1800s Irish migration, but it does touch lightly on the 1700s migration. (The museum itself is very interesting, but their living history... More

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ballybofey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

expect to be stopped in your tracks with the real history of Ireland and the USA, but it is living history that you will want top go back and learn more and more about More

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Sligo, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

This is a well thought out hands on folk experience. you will be taken back in time on a coffin ship to america and spend a while there with folk who left Ireland to escape the famine. these 'actors' are very knowledgeable and will try to explain about the place they left and where they are now. it's almost as... More

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Armagh, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I think we enjoyed it as much as the ekids. Couldnt really do it when its raining as its quite alot of walking out doors. But lovely on a nice day. More

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Orton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Our whole family enjoyed the couple of hours we spent at the Ulster American Folk Park - definately recommend it. More

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Magherafelt, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

visit nearly every easter .a new attraction is a titanic section this is a new section it a very informative section .shows were all the irish people come from who sailed on the titanic .this is not a huge display but a very intresting one we all had a lovely bowl of soup and wheaten bread at only £ 3.00... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

AMAZING!!, went with my hubby and 4 kiddies and my mum and all of them really enjoyed it each house has someone in it to tell u the story of the building, my 12 yearold really enjoyed helping out the blacksmith and had lots of questions and all were answered!!!! also my mum really enyoyed it too and flat ground... More

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Cookstown, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

it doesnt seem to matter how many times i visit the American Folk Park, my verdict will always be the same, i think its not only a beautiful place but it is very educational for the kids and they just loved it. More

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