Location

Pomeroy is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on the road between Cookstown and Omagh. According to the 2001 Census it had a population of 604 people.  Pomeroy holds the mantle of being the highest village in County Tyrone.  Its prominent site dominates the surrounding countryside, and is marked out by several church spires.  From the Cookstown end, the road through the village gradually climbs a gradient up to the middle of the square, the diamond.  In the diamond are the Altedesert Church of Ireland and many shops.  The diamond is a popular shopping area and Market Day is held there every Tuesday.  At one time, Pomeroy had an interesting position in the Guinness Book of Records being cited as the place in Britain with the greatest number of bars available per thousand of population.  A traveller on a rambling holiday to Pomeroy can explore several mountain ranges which surround the town such as the Mountains of Pomeroy and the Sperrins. The countryside around consists of a mixture of moorland and bog land.  Stone age and Bronze age cairns are situated in many places. These can still be accessed, even on farming property.  The road leading from Pomeroy to the village of Donaghmore is known as the Royal Road because in 1689 King James II took this route to visit his troops in Londonderry during the historic siege. This route brought him through Cappagh and Altmore.  Just outside Cappagh is King James’s Well, located by the road side.

From East:

Follow M1 unto Ballygawley Line (Main Road to Ballygawley) and turn right at  Parkanaur/Castlecaulfield turnoff.  Turn Left at Parkanaur Forest and drive straight through Castlecaulfield towards Donaghmore.  Once in Donaghmore turn left @ cross.  Follow this road straight to Pomeroy.  At T-Junction turn left and this brings you to the foot of Pomeroy Village.

From North:

Head straight through Cookstown and continue travelling on A29 towards Dungannon.  approx 5 miles from Dungannon Roundabout turn right (Dobson Machinery). This road will lead you straight into Pomeroy.

From West:

From Omagh head straight through Carrickmore and then into Pomeroy.

From Enniskillen head towards Dungannon from Ballygawley.  Turn Left at Parkanaur/Castlecaulfield Turnoff.   Turn Left at Parkanaur Forest and drive straight through Castlecaulfield towards Donaghmore.  Once in Donaghmore turn left @ cross.  Follow this road straight to Pomeroy.  At T-Junction turn left and this brings you to the foot of Pomeroy Village.