Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Magheralin
Also known as: Machaire Lainne
Magheralin — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moira · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Magheralin, the nearest railway station is Moira, located 4.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Magheralin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,041 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.4667°, -6.2667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Magheralin (from Irish Machaire Lainne, meaning 'plain of the church') is a village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the main A3 road between Moira and Lurgan, beside the River Lagan. It had a population of 2,041 people in the 2021 census. The civil parish of Magheralin covers an area of County Down. Its original name was Lann Rónáin Fhinn, "church of Ronan Finn", a saint from the medieval Irish tale Buile Shuibhne (The Madness of Sweeney).
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Background
Description
There is an old song called "The Ducks of Magheralin". The Ducks of Magheralin is an Irish Polka, with its namesake representing the 'ducks of Magheralin', who were the weavers of the town because they used duck grease to lubricate their looms. In the preface to a well-known version by the Glenfolk Four, the singers insist that the intent of the song is to address the "myth" that the capital of Ireland is Dublin. The first verse is as follows:
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- Coordinates
- 54.4667, -6.2667
- Postcode
- BT67 0WX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lagan Valley
- Population
- 2,041
- Nearest railway station
- Moira — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q84103 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Magheralin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: MagheralinChurch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Magheralin is a town in Northern Ireland with a population of 2,041. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,041
- Constituency
- Lagan Valley
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Magheralin?
- Magheralin is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT67 0WX).
- What is Magheralin?
- Magheralin — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Magheralin?
- The nearest railway station is Moira, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT67 0WX.
- Is Magheralin free to visit?
- Yes, Magheralin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Magheralin?
- The nearest railway station is Moira, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT67 0WX.