22 nostalgic photos of memorable events in the Royal Hotel Cookstown in 2010-2011

By Valerie Martin

Published 3rd Feb 2026, 12:29 GMT

Updated 3rd Feb 2026, 12:58 GMT

Our latest delve into the Mid Ulster Mail archives has provided photos of special events at the Royal Hotel in Cookstown.

In this special feature we’re concentrating on some of the events that took place in the popular venue in 2010 and 2011.

Take a closer look and see who you recognise.

Nathan, who played the cymbals at the Curran Flute Band dinner held at the Royal Hotel in 2010.

1. Royal Hotel memories

Nathan, who played the cymbals at the Curran Flute Band dinner held at the Royal Hotel in 2010. Photo: Adrian Robinson

Deyna, Lisa and Jean Seffen pictured at the Magherafelt Cultural & Community Group Burns Supper night held in the Royal Hotel in 2011.

2. Royal Hotel memories

Deyna, Lisa and Jean Seffen pictured at the Magherafelt Cultural & Community Group Burns Supper night held in the Royal Hotel in 2011. Photo: SIMON ROBINSON

Dressed to impress at the Cookstown Sons of William Flute Band pictured at their annual dinner held in the Royal Hotel in 2010.

3. Royal Hotel memories

Dressed to impress at the Cookstown Sons of William Flute Band pictured at their annual dinner held in the Royal Hotel in 2010. Photo: Adrian Robinson

Smiles from Edmund and Jennifer Bruce at the Magherafelt Cultural & Community Group Burns Supper night held in the Royal Hotel in 2011.

4. Royal Hotel memories

Smiles from Edmund and Jennifer Bruce at the Magherafelt Cultural & Community Group Burns Supper night held in the Royal Hotel in 2011. Photo: SIMON ROBINSON