Derrytrasna

At the turn of the 19th century, Derrytrasna was no more than a small collection of properties at a crossroads on the main road from Portadown to Charlestown. The main industries at this time were fishing and agriculture, and the area was noted for its eel, pollan and trout. One of the most notable events in the history of the village was the destruction of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church on 6 January 1839. The nearly completed church building was destroyed in what was known as the "Night of the Big Wind". At the time, the Newry Reporter stated: <blockquote>We regret to learn that the new Chapel of the Parish of Seagoe, which had been erected at great expense and with extreme exertion on…

The village comprises mainly residential development – most of which consists of modern bungalows – and acts as a small service centre to the surrounding rural community, with a church, a primary school and a post office facility. Most local people work in larger settlements such as Lurgan, Portadown or Belfast, but there is some employment within Derrytrasna and the surrounding area.