Tamlaght (from Irish Tamhlacht 'plague burial place'),[1] also Tamlaght O'Crilly, is a small village, townland and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 123 people.[2] It is situated within Mid-Ulster District.
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Village, townland, civil parish | |
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| Coordinates: 54°53′53″N 6°33′14″W / 54.898°N 6.554°W |
The notable landmarks include Drumard Primary School, Churchtown Presbyterian Church, Tamlaght Church of Ireland and the Family Foodstore, locally known as Roland's due to the name of the owner.
Railways edit
Tamlaght railway station was opened by the Northern Counties Committee on 1 May 1917.[3] The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950 by the Ulster Transport Authority.[why?][citation needed]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ PlaceNamesNI - Tamlaght (County Londonderry)
- ^ NI Neighbourhood Information System
- ^ "Tamlaght station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
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