Traad , also known as Traad Point, is a small peninsula near
Ballyronan in
County Londonderry,
Northern Ireland
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. Located at the north-west, of
Lough Neagh, it has a large conservation area that is abundant with wildlife as well as a nine-hole golf club. It is situated within
Mid-Ulster District
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The Ulster Freshwater Laboratory
It contains the now abandoned
Ulster Freshwater Laboratory at its easternmost extent, known as Traad Point. This laboratory was formerly the largest
marine biology centre in the
UK.
See also
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List of villages in Northern Ireland
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List of towns in Northern Ireland
This is an alphabetical list of towns and villages in Northern Ireland. For a list sorted by population, see the list of settlements in Northern Ireland by population. The towns of Armagh, Lisburn and Newry are also classed as cities (see city st ...
External links
Geography of County Londonderry
Mid-Ulster District
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