Sarner International have unveiled plans to reinvent The Hill of the O’Neill in Dungannon, with rich history dating back 400 years.

The company have been working with Mid Ulster District Council to undertake a master planning and feasibility study for one of the most significant historical sites in Ireland.

According to Sarner, their principal aim is to ‘uplift this extraordinary historic site onto the world stage as a new, cutting-edge immersive heritage destination that uncovers dramatic, poignant, and engaging stories that shaped history and are still so relevant to Ireland today.’

The Hill is dripping with history, folklore and countless stories. Fierce battles, sieges, feuds, and dynastic disputes were the norm on top of this the legendary hill.

Sarner have been helping reinvent the attraction as one of the leading Cultural Heritage destinations in Northern Ireland, with a view to securing significant funding and ultimately unlocking its potential to attract a national and international visitor market.

The new state-of-the-art attraction will transport visitors back to medieval Ireland and immerse them in stories of dynasties, power struggles and divided loyalties.

Outside on the Hill, visitors will be able to take in the panoramic views across Ulster as they stand on the high vantage point from where Hugh O’Neill commanded his kingdom. Then, using groundbreaking digital visualisation techniques, the ancient empire of Hugh O’Neill will be brought to life before the visitors’ very eyes.

Sarner’s Executive Creative Director, Mike Bennett, comments: “Over the centuries the site hosted a rich tapestry of internationally significant landmark historical events which were pivotal to the creation of Ireland we know today, with far-reaching significance. Sarner are honoured to be entrusted with the task of helping to shape the next chapter of the Hill’s story.”