The residents of Omagh, a small town in Northern Ireland, are extremely troubled by a mysterious buzzing sound that can only be heard at night, significantly affecting their sleep.
In recent weeks, the Omagh District Council has been attempting to identify the source of the nighttime noise as reported by residents throughout the town. However, all efforts by the authorities thus far have failed, leaving them with no choice but to enlist sound experts for answers.
The mysterious sound typically appears between 12 AM and 1 AM. (Illustrative image).
According to residents, the mysterious sound resembles an “endless buzzing”, distinct from the sounds of moving vehicles, and can only be heard late at night, usually between 12 AM and 1 AM. While some people have become accustomed to the strange noise, many others claim it greatly disrupts their sleep and are urging the authorities to take swift action.
A spokesperson for the council told the BBC: “The authorities have purchased specialized equipment to search for the cause, but the area from which the sound emanates is extensive, making it difficult to pinpoint.”
Several hypotheses have been proposed regarding the origin of the mysterious noise, including machinery sounds from nearby farms or factories, or even the sound of a UFO from extraterrestrials.
“It sounds like a very loud, rumbling noise at night,” one resident stated. The man added that the noise had woken him up the first time he heard it in October, but he has since “gotten used to it.”
Omagh is not the only location haunted by mysterious sounds. For many years, the village of Holmfield in England has also been affected by a mysterious noise known as the Holmfield Hum. A similar phenomenon also occurs in Windsor, a city in Canada, referred to as the Windsor Hum.
In August, residents on a street in the suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand, complained about a loud noise reverberating from the ground that shook their houses at night. This mysterious sound was described as “like a jackhammer” and persisted for several weeks, causing sleepless nights and prompting local authorities to investigate. Like in Omagh, many places still have not found answers.
Omagh Town Omagh is a small town with over 20,000 residents in County Tyrone, situated where the Drumragh and Camowen rivers meet to form the Strule River. The capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast, is located about 110 km from Omagh. Omagh was established in 1610 and became the county town in 1768, hosting many dignitaries such as U.S. President Bill Clinton, President of Ireland Mary McAleese, and Queen Elizabeth II during their visits. Just outside the town is the Ulster-American Folk Park, one of Northern Ireland’s outdoor museums that attract tourists. Additionally, the park features over 30 historical buildings, some of which are preserved in their original state while others have been restored. |
