Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Ahoghill
Also known as: Achadh Eochaille
Ahoghill — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cullybackey · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ahoghill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,417 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.8667°, -6.3667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ahoghill ( or ; from Irish Achadh Eochaille 'field of the yew forest' ) is a small town and civil parish in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, four miles from Ballymena. It is located in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area. It had a population of 3,521 people at the 2021 census. In early documents, Ahoghill is referred to as Magherahoghill meaning "the plain of the yew forest."
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Background
Description
On 19 April 1977 William Strathearn (39), a Catholic shop owner was shot and killed by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) while at his home in Ahoghill. The murder was carried out by Billy McCaughey who was a UVF member despite also being a former police officer. The village has seen frequent sectarian attacks, particularly in 2005 when several Catholic families left after attacks on their homes, and is considered a staunchly loyalist area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8667, -6.3667
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT42 1JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Population
- 3,417
- Nearest railway station
- Cullybackey — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1082441 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ahoghill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ahoghill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cullybackey
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Ballyconnelly
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Ballybeg
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Toome Lower
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Cullybackey
Villages · 2.8 km
Cullybackey railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Gracehill
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Museums · 2.9 km
Towers Cinema
Theatres · 2.9 km
Gracehill Moravian Church
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Moravian Church Settlements
UNESCO World Heritage · 2.9 km
Galgorm Parks
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Ahoghill is a town in Northern Ireland offering several notable attractions for visitors. You can explore the historic Moravian Church Settlements and enjoy performances at the Towers Cinema. Nature lovers might also wish to visit Gracehill and the scenic Braid River.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,417
- Constituency
- North Antrim
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Things to see in Ahoghill
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📷 3UNESCO World Heritage · Northern Ireland
Moravian Church Settlements
Moravian Church Settlements — World Heritage Site in Denmark, Germany, USA and the UK.
📷 2Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Cromkill Road
Cromkill Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Galgorm Castle
Galgorm Castle — castle in Ballymena, Co. Antrim now golf and shops.
📷 4Theatres · Northern Ireland
Towers Cinema
Towers Cinema in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Braid River
Braid River in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Gracehill Moravian Church
Gracehill Moravian Church in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · Northern Ireland
County Hall, Ballymena
County Hall, Ballymena in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballyconnelly
Ballyconnelly in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Rath
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📷 3Museums · Northern Ireland
Gracehill Village Old School Museum
Gracehill Village Old School Museum — a museum in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Irish Hill
Irish Hill — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 66 m.
Nearby
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Cullybackey
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📷 2Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballyconnelly
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Toome Lower
Toome Lower in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Cullybackey railway station
Cullybackey railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ahoghill
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Northern Ireland
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ahoghill?
- Ahoghill is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT42 1JD).
- What is Ahoghill?
- Ahoghill — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Ahoghill?
- The nearest railway station is Cullybackey, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT42 1JD.
- Is Ahoghill free to visit?
- Yes, Ahoghill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ahoghill?
- The nearest railway station is Cullybackey, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT42 1JD.