Population 535 (2001 Census) Post town MAGHERA Local time Sunday 5:00 AM Dialling code 028 | Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district BT46 Province Ulster | |
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Weather 4°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 96% Humidity District Magherafelt District Council | ||
Swatragh (from Irish: an Suaitreach, meaning "billeted soldier") is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Swatragh is on the main A29 road north of Maghera, and is situated within Mid-Ulster District. The population was 435 in the 2001 Census.
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Map of Swatragh, Maghera, UK
The village has three churches: one Roman Catholic, one Church of Ireland, and one Presbyterian. The Catholic and Church of Ireland churches are listed buildings. St John's is the local primary school.
Swatragh's name in Irish, an Suaitreach, is derived from a shortened form of Baile an tSuaitrigh meaning "townland of the billeted soldier".
Sport
Swatragh is home to Michael Davitt Gaelic Athletic Club. Several of the club's Gaelic football players have represented Derry GAA.
People
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Swatragh Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA