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List Of Places In County Londonderry
This is a list of cities, towns, villages, parishes and hamlets in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. See the list of places in Northern Ireland for places in other counties. Towns are listed in bold. A *Aberfoyle * Aghadowey * Altnagelvin *Ardgarvan * Ardmore *Articlave * Artikelly B * Ballerin * Ballinascreen *Ballinderry * Ballyhanedin * Ballykelly * Ballylifford * Ballymaguigan * Ballynagalliagh *Ballyrashane *Ballyronan * Ballyrory * Ballysally *Ballyscullion *Banagher *Bellaghy *Bellarena * Benone *Bogside * Burnfoot C CARNHILL SA * Campsey * Carrowclare *Castledawson *Castlerock * Clady *Claudy * Coagh * Coleraine * Creagh *Culmore * Culnady * Curran D * Derry (has city status) * Derrynaflaw *Desertmartin *Downhill *Draperstown *Drumahoe *Drummullan * Drumraighland * Drumsurn * Dungiven E * Eglinton * Elagh More *Errigal F *Feeny * Foreglen G *Garvagh *Glack *Glenone * Glenullin * Gortnahey * Goshedan *Greysteel * Gulladuff I * Inishrush K *Killaloo *Killyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City
A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be defined as a permanent and densely settled place with administratively defined boundaries whose members work primarily on non-agricultural tasks. Cities generally have extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, production of goods, and communication. Their density facilitates interaction between people, government organisations and businesses, sometimes benefiting different parties in the process, such as improving efficiency of goods and service distribution. Historically, city-dwellers have been a small proportion of humanity overall, but following two centuries of unprecedented and rapid urbanization, more than half of the world population now lives in cities, which has had profound consequences for g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballinderry
Ballinderry () is a small civil and ecclesiastical parish on both sides of the County Londonderry / County Tyrone border in Northern Ireland. It is a rural parish of about 350 houses and lies on the western shores of Lough Neagh. The parish contains two small villages: Ballylifford and Derrychrin, which are of relatively close proximity to Cookstown, Coalisland, Magherafelt and Dungannon. They are also very close to the settlements of Ardboe, Moortown, The Loup, and Ballyronan. Places of interest The Ballinderry River flows into Lough Neagh at Ballinderry. The river has formed the border between the two counties of Londonderry and Tyrone since the creation of the former. It is regarded by anglers as one of the best trout rivers in Ulster, and is also good for salmon. One variety of trout, known as dollaghan, is native to the Lough Neagh area. Canoeing is also popular along the river and canoe steps have been built at several points to aid the sport's participants. Owing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellarena
Bellarena (derived from French ''belle'' "beautiful" + Latin ''arena'' "sand, strand"; is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is on the A2 coastal road between Limavady and Coleraine, north of Limavady. The land was settled in the mid-17th century by a Northamptonshire gentleman, William Gage, who bought the lease of the estate – then called Ballymargy from the Irish meaning "town of the market" – from the Lord Bishop of Derry. In the 2001 census the population was 291. The village lies within Causeway Coast and Glens District Council area and the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with open views eastwards to the scarp slope of Binevenagh. The village gets its name from the Earl Bishop of Derry. Features The village is a minor service centre providing retail, community and recreational facilities for the local rural population. There was a primary school, which was opened in 1861 by the landowner for his workers but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellaghy
Bellaghy () is a village in County Derry, Northern Ireland. It lies north west of Lough Neagh and about 5 miles north east of Magherafelt. In the centre of the village (known locally as The Diamond) three main roads lead to Magherafelt, Portglenone and Toome. It had a population of 1,063 people in the 2001 Census and is within Mid-Ulster District. Bellaghy is home to a well-preserved 17th century fortified house, Bellaghy Bawn, which is now a museum. It is also known as the birthplace, childhood home and resting place of poet Seamus Heaney (1939–2013), who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. There is an arts centre in the village dedicated to Heaney.Roslyn Sulcas, "Ireland Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Nobel Prize-Winning Poet", ''New York Times,'' 17 October 2016 History There had long been Gaelic settlements in this area. Archaeological evidence has been found in the village of a Gaelic ringfort. In the early 17th century, Bellaghy became one of many towns planne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banagher, County Londonderry
Banagher (pronounced , ) is a parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The parish is made up of the medieval parish of Banagher and parts of the ancient parish of Boveva and the townland of Tireighter and Park, once in the parish of Cumber.The Parish at banagherparish.com (accessed 3 March 2008) Banagher has many ancient monuments, including churches, holy wells, standing stones and chambered graves. Geography Banagher lies in the western foothills of the , between the rivers Roe and Faughan. The landscape is mostly rugged, with |
Ballyscullion
Ballyscullion () is a small village and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 291 people. The civil parish of Ballyscullion covers areas of County Antrim as well as County Londonderry. The village is situated within Mid-Ulster District. People Increase Mather served as a minister aSt. Tida's Church, Ballyscullionin the late 1650s until 1659. Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol, known as "The Earl-Bishop", was Bishop of Cloyne from 1767 to 1768, and as Bishop of Derry from 1768 to 1803. He built Downhill House and Ballyscullion House, residences which he adorned with rare works of art. See also *List of villages in Northern Ireland *List of towns in Northern Ireland *List of civil parishes of County Londonderry *List of civil parishes in County Antrim In Ireland Counties are divided into civil parishes and parishes are further divided into townlands. The following is a list of civil parishes in County Antrim, Norther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballysally
Coleraine ( ; from ga, Cúil Rathain , 'nook of the ferns'Flanaghan, Deirdre & Laurence; ''Irish Place Names'', page 194. Gill & Macmillan, 2002. ) is a town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is northwest of Belfast and east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. Description Coleraine had a population of 24,634 people in the 2011 Census. The North Coast (Coleraine and Limavady) area has the highest property prices in Northern Ireland, higher even than those of affluent South Belfast. Coleraine during the day is busy but relatively quiet at night. Much of the nightlife in the area centres on the nearby seaside resort towns of Portrush and Portstewart, with the three towns forming a combined visitor area known as “The Triangle”. Coleraine is home to one of the largest Polish communities in Northern Ireland. Coleraine is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballyrory, County Londonderry
Ballyrory () is a small village and townland (of 426 acres) in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Cumber Upper and the historic barony of Tirkeeran. It had a population of 68 people (25 households) in the 2011 Census. It is situated within Derry and Strabane district. See also *List of towns and villages in Northern Ireland *List of townlands in County Londonderry In Ireland, counties are divided into civil parishes, and these parishes are further divided into townlands. The following is a list of townlands sorted by parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Parishes Aghadowey Aghanloo A ... References Villages in County Londonderry Townlands of County Londonderry Civil parish of Cumber Upper Derry and Strabane district {{Londonderry-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballyronan
Ballyronan () is a village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the north western shore of Lough Neagh. The village is from Magherafelt and from Cookstown. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District. History The village was founded by Daniel Gaussen in 1788. He built a forge on the shore of Lough Neagh for manufacturing spades and soon afterwards erected stores. This led to the building of quays and the formation of a port, which greatly benefited the surrounding countryside. A large distillery was erected in 1824, and a brewery in 1830, by Messrs. Gaussen and Sons. Vessels of about 50 tons burden plied regularly between the village and Belfast, exporting wheat, fruit, spirits, ale, and freestone, and bringing back barley, timber, slate, iron, wine and groceries. The village was well situated for trade as besides being on Lough Neagh, several roads diverge from it. The village was situated on the estate of the Salters Company of London. Near it are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballyrashane
Ballyrashane () is a small village and civil parish outside Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The civil parish of Ballyrashane covers areas of County Antrim (in the historic barony of Dunluce Lower), as well as County Londonderry (in the historic barony of North East Liberties of Coleraine). It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. It is well known for its creamery, Ballyrashane Creamery, which processes milk, butter and cheese for shops and supermarkets all over Ireland and Europe. Ballyrashane Flute Band recently celebrated their 100th year (2008). - Flute band leads the way in Coleraine They are a traditional "First Flute" marching band, and are known locally as "The White Army" due to their distinctive uniform. There are two churches in Ballyrashane - the Presbyte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballynagalliagh
Ballynagalliagh () is a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies within Derry and Strabane district. Upper and Lower Galliagh form the townland of Ballynagalliagh in western County Londonderry. Upper Galliagh borders the townland of Elagh More which lies directly upon the border with County Donegal, between the Buncrana Road and Ballyarnett. Lower Galliagh is a buffer between Upper Galliagh and the outer urban edge of Derry and the townland of Shantallow. The boundary of lower Galliagh is the Burn (stream), burn which runs behind the White Chapel at Galliagh estate. The townland has been zoned for large scale housing and commercial development in the Derry Area Plan 2011. The completion of the Skeoge Link in 2008 has allowed for some 3,000 new homes to be built in the area. History Ballynagalligh is recorded in the 1604 Irish patent rolls of James I of England, James I. It lies in the parish of Templemore, within the barony of the North West Liberties of London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballymaguigan
Ballymaguigan () is a hamlet and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is near the northwest shore of Lough Neagh and close to Magherafelt. The hamlet forms one part of a parish named Ardtrea North. Ballymaguigan is part of the Mid-Ulster District. Lough Neagh Lough Neagh is situated in lower end of Ballymaguiagn. It is regarded by fishermen of Ballymaguigan and surrounding areas as one of the best places to obtain eels in Ulster, and is also good for obtaining salmon. Due to its location on the shores of Lough Neagh, was once the primary source of income for many families in Ballymaguigan. University of Ulster campus The University of Ulster used to have a base in Ballymaguigan, located on the Point Road. The university campus tested and treated the waters of Lough Neagh, to treat and look after the wildlife in the lough. The laboratory is now closed and was formerly the largest marine biology center in the UK. Sport Gaelic games are the most popular sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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