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AREA & POPULATION
Dungannon District lies in the southern half of County Tyrone, right in the heart of Northern Ireland. It is a rural area surrounded by breathtaking countryside. The district boasts a wide range of activities, attractions and places of interest to suit all tastes; bustling market towns, forest parks, stately homes and gardens, country walks, theatres, museums and waterways are just some of those on offer. And with its prime location in the heart of Northern Ireland, Dungannon District is also an ideal base from which to explore the rest of the province and the Reublic of Ireland.

The area of Dungannon District is 315 square miles with a population of over 48,000. The east of the district is bordered by Lough Neagh and County Armagh with County Fermanagh bordering the west, County Monaghan the south and the Sperrin mountains to the north. The district's principal town is Dungannon.

MEDICAL TREATMENT & MEDICINE
European visitors holding a current national health card or E111 are entitled to emergency medical treatment. Non-EU visitors will be charged and given a receipt which they can claim back against their own national health or medical insurance as appropriate.

EMERGENCIES
In cases of Emergency telephone 999


MONEY
The unit of currency is the Pound Sterling (£) divided into one hundred pence.
Notes: £ 5, £10, £20, £50, £100
Coins: £1, £2 Pence: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p.


BANKS
Majority are open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm


DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES
Dial 118 118; International Enquiries 118 505


POST
First Class mail costs 32p for letters and small items weighing up to 100g. Second Class mail costs 23p for letters and small items weighing up to 100g. You can send a letter weighing up to 20g anywhere in Europe for 44p and anywhere in the world for 72p.

To see a full list of prices for letters, small packets and printed papers, please click here.


ELECTRICAL CURRENT
The standard electrical supply is 240 volts AC (50Hz). To use small appliances, you may need a plug adaptor (3-pin flat or 2-pin round wall sockets).


GETTING HERE & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Air Access is available through Belfast International Airport (45 miles) and Belfast City Airport (45 miles) & Derry City Airport (45 Miles)

Ferry Access is available through the Ports at Belfast (45 miles) and Larne (50 Miles)

Road & Rail Translink own and opertate the public bus (Ulsterbus) and train services (NIR) in Northern Ireland. Tel: 028 9066 6630, or Click here for further information on fares & timetables.

Please note Northern Ireland Railways do not operate any services within this district, Train lines are only present in the East and North of the province. The closest stations to the district are Portadown in County Armgh and Derry City in County L'derry

Pick up a Freedom of Northern Ireland pass, and you can get one day's unlimited bus and rail travel for just £14. Three days travel (in an eight day period) costs £34 and seven days travel costs £50 - children under 16 are half price. Tickets available from all main bus and railway stations.


CLIMATE & WEATHER
Temperate climate generally cool with frequent cloud and rain throughout the year, but also spells of settled, fine weather. Summer temperatures average 18 degrees celcius. In winter, snow can be expected but only a few inches.
For an up to date local weather forecast view www.u.tv/weather or www.metcheck.comfor a weather update.


SHOPPING
The opening hours of most shops are 9am until 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.


PUBS
Pub opening hours: Mondays - Fridays from 11.00am until 11.30pm: on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays until 12.30am, and on Sundays from 12.30pm until 11pm. Closing time on the eve of public holidays is 12.30am. Currently smoking is allowed in pubs and bars in Northern Ireland but not in the Republic of Ireland.