Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013152County TyroneTyrone is Northern Ireland’s largest county, steeped inhistory, folklore and outstanding natural beauty. TheBeaghmore Stone Circles in the heart of the SperrinMountains are mythical monuments regarded as areflection of the ritual and spiritual life of the early BronzeAge. Maybe that’s why so many artists are inspired by thelandscape.This really is the most off-the-beaten-track county.You may wander for miles without seeing anothersoul. Perfect if you need to slow down and recharge thebatteries.The heather-rich land at the foot of the mountains makefor excellent beef and lamb. The mighty Lough Neagh ishome to the eel which is protected by name under EU law.It’s also where you can find native fish like Dollaghan orBrown Trout and the freshwater herring known as Pollan.Cheesemaking is important here too. The award-winningselection from Fivemiletown is stocked all over the world.But small artisan producers like Red Heifer are makingwaves with their white rind washed offerings. The Flavourof Tyrone Food Trail will take you all around the county’sgourmet hotspots and a plethora of other attractions towork up an appetite.They’ve just added some new exhibits to the ever popularUlster American Folk Park near Omagh. You can travelfrom the thatched cottages of Ireland to the log cabins offrontier America without ever leaving Tyrone.