Pomeroy Forest Trails vs Explore Árainn

Produced on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council, the Pomeroy Forest app brings you on a magical journey through woodlands near the village of Pomeroy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The app includes two trails for children – the Renardine Nursery Trail and the Renardine Fairytale Trail, while the Grace Drennan Eco Trail is about the ecological significance of Pomeroy Forest. Each trail is divided into a series of stops that follow walking routes within the forest, where giant wooden sculptures surprise visitors along the way. These depict characters and scenes from well- known children’s fairytales, like Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretal. In addition, local myths and legends associated with Pomeroy and the surrounding area also feature at some of the stops. Each trail stop includes a multiple-choice quiz question, so you can test your knowledge and check how many rewards you‘ve earned on your journey.

With the Explore Árainn app you can explore the ancient and medieval history of one of Ireland’s most famous offshore islands. Along the way you’ll discover a network of monuments that span 3000 years. As well as the world-renowned stone fort Dún Aonghasa, you’ll also learn about the lesser known landmarks on the island. Like another spectacular fort called Dún Dúchathar, also perched at the edge of a cliff! Or the great monastic centre established by Éanna, Árainn’s patron saint. In addition to a wealth of information, photos and artist illustrations of each site, the app also includes 3D reconstructions for you to explore. See what the church at Teampall Chiaráin looked like when the roof was thatched. Hotspots provide fascinating facts about specific features of each site. Whether you’re visiting the island itself, or want to discover more about Ireland’s ancient and medieval history, this app is the perfect interactive guide.