Residents of Omagh, a town that has hosted many world leaders, have complained of a mysterious buzzing sound every night that disrupts their sleep.
Omagh Town Council has been actively trying to identify the source of noise at night in recent weeks, following complaints from residents. Their efforts have so far failed, forcing them to call in acoustic experts.
The sound is described as a "humming" sound, different from the sound of moving vehicles, and can only be heard late at night, between midnight and 1am. Some people have gotten used to the sound, but others are woken up and unable to sleep. "It's like a shaking noise, very loud at night," said one resident. The man added that the noise woke him up when he first heard it in October but is now "used to it".
Omagh town seen from above. Photo: Adobe Stock
Authorities said they had purchased specialized equipment to search for the cause, but the area where the sound was emitted was so wide that it was difficult to determine.
Many theories have been put forward about the origin of the mysterious noise, ranging from machinery on a nearby farm or factory to the sound of alien flying saucers.
Omagh is not the only place haunted by mysterious sounds. For many years, the village of Holmfield in England has been plagued by a mysterious noise known as the Holmfield Hum. A similar phenomenon has also occurred in Windsor, Canada, and has been named the Windsor Hum.
In August, residents of a suburban street in Auckland, New Zealand, complained of a loud, earth-shaking noise that shook their homes at night. The mysterious noise, described as “like a machine hammer,” continued for weeks, keeping people up at night and prompting authorities to investigate. Like Omagh, many places still have no answers.
People talk about strange noises in the town. Video : RTE News/YouTube
Omagh is a small town of just over 20,000 people in County Tyrone, located where the Drumragh and Camowen rivers meet to form the River Strule. Northern Ireland's capital city, Belfast, is approximately 110 km from Omagh.
Omagh was founded in 1610 and has been the county's capital since 1768, welcoming visiting dignitaries including US President Bill Clinton, Irish President Mary McAleese and Queen Elizabeth II.
Just outside town is the Ulster-American Folk Park, one of Northern Ireland’s most popular outdoor museums. The museum includes the childhood home of famed judge Thomas Mellon, who emigrated to the United States and made his fortune in banking. Today, the Mellons are worth $12 billion, making them one of the richest families in America. The museum is scheduled to open March through October 2024, with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. Adults are nearly $15, children are nearly $9, and admission is free for under 6.
Tourists visit the Folk Park. Photo: Discover northern ireland
Additionally, the park is home to more than 30 historic buildings, some of which are original and others restored. The park is also home to a huge local Halloween festival each year, as well as the Appalachian-Bluegrass Music Festival in early September.
Anh Minh (According to 9News, Irishtimes )
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