Sixmilecross
Ward in Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.556, -7.092 |
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| Dialling code: | 02880 (Carrickmore) |
Sixmilecross is a small, largely rural ward and village in County Tyrone, administratively part of the Fermanagh and Omagh district of Northern Ireland. Set amid the drumlin-dotted countryside and farmland typical of the area, it takes its name from being roughly six miles from Omagh and sits close to small rivers and bogland that have shaped local land use for generations.
The community has a strong local identity centred on village institutions such as the church, primary school and the local Gaelic Athletic Association club, with agriculture and small local businesses forming the backbone of the economy and many people commuting to nearby towns. Historically the settlement served as a rural service and market point for surrounding farms, and that community focus still shapes social life and events today.
Postcode districts covering Sixmilecross
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Strabane West 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Cookstown East 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Cookstown South 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Cookstown West 14.7 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Termon Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Beragh Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Drumnakilly Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ballygawley Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Newtownsaville Ward 7 miles11.3 km
- Camowen Ward 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Augher and Clogher Ward 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Killyclogher Ward 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Dergmoney Ward 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Pomeroy Ward 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Owenkillew Ward 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Coolnagard Ward 9.1 miles14.6 km
Example postcodes in Sixmilecross
BT79 9JD, BT79 9DN, BT79 9DT, BT79 9EQ, BT79 9ER, BT79 0RH, BT79 9EA, BT70 2EN, BT79 9PE … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- Belfast International Airport 35.8 miles57.6 km
- Fintona Junction 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Dromore Road Station 15.2 miles24.5 km
Hotels near Sixmilecross Ad
- Silverbirch Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Corick House Hotel & Spa 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Sixmilecross
- Cooley Primary School Primary
- Drumduff Primary School Primary
- St Brigid's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ballygawley House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Aghnahoe House Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Faccary House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Martray House Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cecil Manor Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Pomeroy House Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Derrybard Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Lisanelly House Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Garvey House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Favour Royal Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Parkanaur Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Clanabogan Estate 11 miles17.7 km