Everything you need to know in Tyrone

Bank hours

Hours are generally Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm with some open on Saturday morning. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations including banks, garages, and shopping centres. Using a credit card in an ATM is an easy way of obtaining sterling if you are travelling from the Republic of Ireland or abroad. Bureau de change can be found in larger bank branches, travel agencies, some tourist information centres, big hotels and a few visitor attractions.

Getting Around

Translink is the main public transport company serving Northern Ireland by bus and rail. You can check out times, prices and buy tickets at www.translink.co.uk.

Parking

Multi-storey and off-street car parks have hourly tariffs depending on location. On-street pay and display zones are clearly marked. Pay attention to restriction notices that display morning and evening rush hour clearways and bus lanes when in operation.

Pub hours

Generally Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 11pm, Sundays from 12.30pm to 10pm. Many bars in Northern Ireland have later opening hours on Thursday to Saturday. Children are not permitted on licensed premises. No alcohol may be served to under 18s.

Shopping

City Centre shops generally open Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Thursday until 9pm). Some larger stores open Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Neighbourhood stores and garage forecourt convenience shops often open much longer, 24 hours in many cases.

Tourist Information

For details of tourist information centres around Northern Ireland, log on to www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Need to know

• County Tyrone

  County Tyrone website

• Discover Northern Ireland

Upcoming events

• American Independence Celebrations at the Folk Park

  04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

• 173rd Annual Omagh Show

  05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

• International Bog Day and NI Bog Snorkelling Championships

  28 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

• William Carleton Society International Summer School

  05 Aug 2013 - 08 Aug 2013

• Lap The Lough 2013 - Lap 8

  25 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

• Apple Day

  20 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

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