Shared School Council Explores Omagh’s Heritage Through Interactive Tours

Students from our 6 partner schools came together for a Shared Education: Strule School Council Meeting Day on Tuesday 20th May 2025. The trip focusing on exploring Omagh’s shared heritage and its power to connect communities. The event aimed to foster understanding and collaboration through interactive learning and engagement.

The day featured three themed tours across Omagh. Tour 1, led at the Vincent Brogan Heritage Exhibition, focused on built heritage, showcasing the town’s architectural legacy. Tour 2 took students to Declan Forde’s music-based rooftop museum, where they experienced Omagh’s cultural heritage through traditional music and storytelling. Tour 3, led by Johnny Hamil outside the historic Courthouse, invited students to reflect on the meaning of heritage and its role in shaping identity.

Joshua A,

Ebubechukwu U,

Brodey W,

Amal L,

Lewis K,

Norina S

Mrs G Johnston