How to Say “Omagh” in Irish

By Joanna Penelope • Updated October 7, 2026

An Ómaigh

feminine

An Ómaigh is the Irish name for the town of Omagh.

An Ómaigh is used to refer to the county town of Omagh in Ireland.

Meaning: county town (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form An Ómaigh is feminine.

Did you know?

The name An Ómaigh is derived from the Old Irish words for 'whole' and 'field'. This suggests the original landscape was viewed as an 'intact field' or a 'complete field'.
The word má used in the name to mean 'field' is a common building block in hundreds of other Irish placenames across the country.

Examples in context

Tá mé ó Ómaigh.
I am from Omagh.
Is as An Ómaigh í Niamh.
Niamh is from An Ómaigh.

Sources

Wiktionary, “omagh” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries an, Ómaigh, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Joanna Penelope

Hello there, my name is Joanna! Ireland’s rich language and culture are my passions and I love sharing my knowledge about the Irish language. Whether it's decoding rare phrases or sharing everyday expressions, my writing is your bridge to Gaelic. Aside from my perpetual love for words and the Emerald Isle, I enjoy a cup of strong tea, reading evocative literature, and finding the perfect cookie recipe. Don't worry, I'm still trying to figure out how to say "chocolate chip" in Irish! Grá agus Gaeilge, as they say!

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