Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Ballymaguigan
Ballymaguigan — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ballymaguigan is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,408 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.7399°, -6.5248°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ballymaguigan (from Irish Baile Mhic Guaigín, meaning 'McGuigan's townland') is a hamlet and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is near the northwest shore of Lough Neagh, 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Magherafelt. The hamlet forms one part of a parish named Ardtrea North. Ballymaguigan is part of the Mid-Ulster District.
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Background
Description
On 18 December 1971 – James Sheridan (20), John Bateson (19) and Martin Lee (18), all from Ballymaguigan died in a premature bomb explosion while traveling in a car at King Street, Magherafelt. The three men all were Catholics and members of the South Derry Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. The men all came from Ballymaguigan and played for St. Trea's GFC Ballymaguigan. In 1971 the trophy for the Derry Intermediate Football Championship was named after them.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7399, -6.5248
- District
- Mid Ulster
- Postcode
- BT45 6LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Ulster
- Population
- 2,408
Sources
- wikidata: Q574880 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ballymaguigan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gracefield Moravian Church now Woodschapel COI - geograph.org.uk - 94751.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ballymaguigan is a small village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 2,408. There are N attractions listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,408
- Constituency
- Mid Ulster
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ballymaguigan
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Ballymaguigan GAC
Ballymaguigan GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
River Moyola
River Moyola in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Toome Bridge railway station
Toome Bridge railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Newbridge GAC
Newbridge GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballydugennan
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Eelworks
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballymaguigan GAC
Ballymaguigan GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
River Moyola
River Moyola in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Newbridge GAC
Newbridge GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Castledawson GAC
Castledawson GAC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ballymaguigan
Places to stay
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Six Mile Water Caravan Park
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📷 3Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballymaguigan?
- Ballymaguigan is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT45 6LJ).
- What is Ballymaguigan?
- Ballymaguigan — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Ballymaguigan?
- Drivers can use postcode BT45 6LJ.
- Is Ballymaguigan free to visit?
- Yes, Ballymaguigan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballymaguigan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT45 6LJ. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.