Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.695, -6.754 |
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| Dialling code: | 02886 (Cookstown) |
Lissan is a predominantly rural ward in the Mid Ulster district of Northern Ireland, characterised by rolling drumlin country, patches of peat bog and the uplands that run towards the Sperrin Mountains. The landscape is largely agricultural, with farms, hedgerows and scattered hamlets rather than a single dominant town, which gives the area a quiet, sparsely populated feel and good access to outdoor walking and countryside views.
Locally the economy is centred on farming and small local businesses, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work. There is a strong sense of community around parish life, local halls and sporting clubs, and the area has a long history reflected in old churches and graveyards; traditional music, Gaelic games and community events remain important to social life.
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