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  • Frosty Morning – Lovers Retreat Omagh

    Frosty Morning – Lovers Retreat Omagh

    Some pics taken on Friday 7th Feb

    Beautiful Frosty Morning

    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of park at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of river at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Frosty sunrise view of waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Corner above the waterfall view of river at lovers retreat omagh. Frosty sunrise.
    Frosty sunrise view of waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh.
    Corner above the waterfall view of river at lovers retreat omagh. Frosty sunrise.
    Above the waterfall view of river at lovers retreat omagh. Frosty sunrise.
  • OMAGH CBS 10K 2025

    OMAGH CBS 10K 2025

    Omagh CBS annual 10K and 5K

    The 2025 edition of Omagh Christian Brothers School 10K/5K was on Sat 1st Feb at 11am.

    There were 246 runners in the 10K & 100 runners in the 5K.

    10K Results

    Winners were:

    Women : Aimee Mullin 38:54

    Men : Eoin Mullan 00:32:37

    Official results: https://www.championchipireland.com

    5K Results

    Winners were:

    Women : Lily McCann 0:19:54

    Men : Luke Donnelly 0:16:10

    Official results: https://www.championchipireland.com

    Course

    The course is fairly hilly but has some great long slow down hill sections. One going down the Crevenagh rd (Approx 1 mile of down hill), and one for the final 1K push to the finish line. Yes, that makes it great for a fast finish where you can really empty the tank! 🙂

    Hospitality

    As is custom with any good event in the local area, the post-race refreshments were generous and high quality!

    I wish I knew who made those scones. 10/10 .

    Thank you Omagh CBS 🙌

    Photos

    Starting line at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
    Starting line at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
    Finish line at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
    Finish line at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
    After race treats at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
    After race treats at Omagh CBS (Christian Brothers School) annual 10K race (2025)
  • Storm Eowyn – Lovers Retreat

    Storm Eowyn – Lovers Retreat

    Week 4 of 2025 saw the worst storm in Northern Ireland in 30 years.

    The first ever RED weather (threat to life) warning was issued.

    All schools were closed. And almost all businesses either closed or asked their staff to work from home where possble.

    The storm started in the early hours of Fri 24th. And peaked around 10am.

    Most of the town lost their electricity for the day.

    Some remained without power until time of writing this (Sat 25th 8:30pm).

    Sat 25 – Snow (Day after Storm Eowyn)

    View of river at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    View of river at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    View of river at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    View of river at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    Waterfall at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    Waterfall area at Lover's Retreat with a dusting of snow day after Storm Eowyn in Omagh
    Mid river at Lover's Retreat looking west in the snow in Omagh
    Mid river at Lover's Retreat looking east in the snow in Omagh
    Tree fallen at Lover's Retreat following storm Eowyn in the snow in Omagh
    The Footbridge at Lover's Retreat in the snow in Omagh
    A tree fallen at Lover's Retreat in the snow in Omagh
    A view of the park in the snow from the footbridge at Lover's Retreat Omagh
    Fallen trees at Donnelly's Holm football pitches in the snow in Omagh following Storm Eowyn
    Fallen trees at Donnelly's Holm football pitches in the snow in Omagh following Storm Eowyn
    Fallen trees at Donnelly's Holm football pitches in the snow in Omagh following Storm Eowyn

    Fri 24th – The day of Storm Eowyn

    Tree fell down at Lovers Retreat Omagh during storm Eowyn
    Tree fell down at Donnellys Holm football pitches during storm Eowyn
    View of the river at Lover's Retreat Omagh
    View of the river at Lovers Retreat Omagh
    High water at Lovers Retreat Waterfall Omagh
    High water at Lovers Retreat Waterfall Omagh
    Water fall area at Lovers Retreat Omagh
    Mid river at Lovers Reteat, high water looking east
    Mid river at Lovers Reteat, high water looking east
    Mid river at Lovers Reteat, high water looking west
    Lovers Retreat footbridge from the stream

    Tue 21st

    Mid river at Lovers Retreat looking east in the fog
    Waterfall at Lovers Retreat in the fog
    Waterfall at Lovers Retreat in the fog
    Waterfall at Lovers Retreat in the fog
    Lovers Retreat waterfall at noon on a nice day

    Mon 20th

    Lovers Retreat waterfall
    Mid river at Lovers Retreat Omagh looking east
    Mid river at Lovers Retreat Omagh looking west

  • Mullaghcarn Giant

    Mullaghcarn Giant

    A trip to the Mullaghcarn Mountain Giant in the Gortin Glen’s Forest Park (Omagh). And Lovers Retreat has thawed during the 3rd week of the new year

    Mullaghcarn Giant in Gortin Glens

    Mullaghcarn Gortin Glens Omagh Sunset over the forest
    Mullaghcarn Gortin Glens Omagh Sunset over the forest
    Giant on top of Mullaghcarn in Gortin Glens Omagh
    Giant on top of Mullaghcarn in Gortin Glens Omagh
    View from the very top of Mullaghcarn in Gortin Glens Omagh
    Mullaghcarn Gortin Glens Omagh Sunset over the forest

    Lovers Retreat

    Tue 14th to Fri 17th Jan 2025

    Frank back chillin’ at his usual spot at the waterfall

    Frank the crane chillin at his usual spot beside the waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh
    Frank the crane chillin at his usual spot beside the waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh
    Frank the crane chillin at his usual spot beside the waterfall at Lovers Retreat Omagh
    Football pitch at Donnelly's Holm beside Lovers Retreat in Omagh
    Waterfall at Lovers Retreat in Omagh
    Stream running under the footbridge in Lovers Retreat Omagh

  • Harry Otter

    Harry Otter

    First snow of 2025 arrives in Omagh, and Harry Otter (the otter) makes his debut appearance

    Tue 7th Jan 2025

    Lovers Retreat Park covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat Park covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat footbridge covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat footbridge covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat Park covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat park covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat park covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat covered in snow
    Lovers retreat river in the snow looking to the west
    Lovers Retreat river in the snow looking to the east
    Lovers Retreat river in the snow looking to the east
    Lovers Retreat waterfall area covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat waterfall area covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat picnic area covered in snow looking to the west
    Lovers Retreat waterfall covered in snow
    Donnelly's Holm (beside Lovers Retreat) football pitches covered in snow
    Donnelly's Holm (beside Lovers Retreat) football pitches covered in snow

    Wed 8th Jan 2025

    Knocknamoe road turn-off from Killyclogher road covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat footbridge covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat Stream from the footbridge covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat Stream from the footbridge covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat waterfall covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat waterfall covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat waterfall covered in snow
    Lovers Retreat waterfall covered in snow
    Ballinamullan road leading to Killyclogher road at night covered in snow with streetlights in fog
    Ballinamullan road leading to Killyclogher road at night covered in snow with streetlights in fog

    Thu 9th Jan 2025

    Lovers Retreat waterfall with the snow thawed from the trees in the afternoon sun
    Lovers Retreat waterfall with the snow thawed from the trees in the afternoon sun
    Lovers Retreat waterfall with the snow thawed from the trees in the afternoon sun

    Fri 10th Jan 2025

    Introducing Harry Otter (the otter) and Frank (the Crane) also put in a guest appearance

    Harry Otter the otter playing just below the waterfall on the rocks at Lovers Retreat in winter
    Harry Otter the otter playing just below the waterfall at Lovers Retreat in winter
    Harry Otter the otter playing just below the waterfall at Lovers Retreat in winter
    Frank the Crane flying over the river at Lovers Retreat in the snow
    The football pitches at Donnelly's Holm covered in snow
    The football pitches at Donnelly's Holm covered in snow

  • New Year

    New Year

    Sat 4th Jan 2025

    The Waterfall

    Lovers Retreat Waterfall
    Lovers Retreat Waterfall
    Lovers Retreat Waterfall

    Mid River

    Lovers Retreat Waterfall from mid river
    Lovers Retreat River looking West

    Foot Bridge

    Lovers Retreat Bridge over stream
  • Hello Frank

    Hello Frank

    Frank the bird at Lover's Retreat waterfall

    Frank fishing and chillin’ at Lover’s Retreat waterfall