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former district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Cookstown was a town and a former district in Northern Ireland, located between the historic counties of Londonderry and Tyrone. It is now part of the Mid Ulster district.1

Established as a 17th-century English settlement during the Plantation of Ulster, the town was named after its founder, Alan Cook. The former district encompassed areas including parts of the Sperrin Mountains and the Ballinderry River valley, leading to the shores of Lough Neagh.1

The region was known for dairy farming, raising cattle, poultry, and pigs. Fishing was also a significant industry, with Ardboe parish being noted for its trout. Nearby historical sites include Springhill manor and the rath of Tullaghoge, a former inauguration site for O'Neill clan chiefs. In 2015, Northern Ireland's local government structure was reformed, consolidating the 26 districts into 11 new ones, including Mid Ulster.12

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