Drummullan Explained

Official Name:Drummullan
Irish Name:Druim Maoláin
Map Type:Northern Ireland
Label Position:none
Coordinates:54.6463°N -6.6592°W
Unitary Northern Ireland:Mid-Ulster
Population Ref:174[1]
Country:Northern Ireland
Post Town:MAGHERAFELT
Postcode Area:BT
Postcode District:BT45
Dial Code:028
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Drummullan (meaning "ridge of the bare hill")[2] is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is west of Coagh, east of Cookstown,[3] south of Moneymore and 5miles north of Stewartstown in County Tyrone. Most of the village lies on the Moneymore to Stewartstown road, and is in the Mid-Ulster District.

Sport

Drummullan is home to Derry GAA club CLG Ógra Colmcille.

Notable people

Drummullan's most famous son is the "Irish Giant" Charles Byrne, who was born in Littlebridge in 1761. His 7'7" frame made him a celebrity in England, and his skeleton was put on display at London's Royal College of Surgeons after his death.

Notes and References

  1. UK Census, 2011
  2. Web site: Place Names NI - Home. www.placenamesni.org. 2016-04-16.
  3. Web site: Cookstown Area Plan 2010 Adopted Plan. Planning NI. 2008-02-03.