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Let the Dance Begin

The view from here is great

It is a 19th-century reconstruction of a fort believed to have been built by the Northern Uí Néill in the sixth or seventh century AD. Evidence suggests the site was in use before the fort's construction. It has been identified as the seat of the Kingdom of Ailech and as one of the royal sites of Gaelic Ireland.

Situated on a site adjacent to the Strabane bypass, the 'Let the Dance Begin' sculpture by Maurice Harron is an ensemble of five stainless steel and bronze figures. Commissioned by the former Strabane District Council in collaboration with the Strabane Lifford Development Commission, this artwork symbolises the transition to the new millennium. The statues, standing at an impressive height of approximately 30 foot (10 m) have affectionately been named "The Tinnies" by the locals.

There is plenty to see in Castlederg for history lovers. On the pilgrim's route to Station Island on Lough Derg, it boasts monastic ruins as well as the impressive Castlederg Castle which is set in beautiful parklands accompanied by a sculpture trail.

Wikipedia (Grianan of Aileach (Irish: Grianán Ailigh), 2023-07-08): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grianan_of_Aleach YouTube (Drone Video, National Monuments Service, 2022-12-22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bg3NJFB75U TheIrishRoadTrip ("Grianan Of Aleach In Donegal: History, Parking + Views Galore", 2023-07-08): https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/grianan-of-aleach-donegal/

Wikipedia (Grianan of Aileach (Irish: Grianán Ailigh), 2023-07-08): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grianan_of_Aleach YouTube (Drone Video, National Monuments Service, 2022-12-22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bg3NJFB75U TheIrishRoadTrip ("Grianan Of Aleach In Donegal: History, Parking + Views Galore", 2023-07-08): https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/grianan-of-aleach-donegal/

There is plenty to see in Castlederg for history lovers. On the pilgrim's route to Station Island on Lough Derg, it boasts monastic ruins as well as the impressive Castlederg Castle which is set in beautiful parklands accompanied by a sculpture trail.