Drummullan
Drummullan
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  Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 174[1] |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MAGHERAFELT |
| Postcode district | BT45 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Drummullan (from Irish Druim Maoláin meaning "ridge of the bare hill")[2] is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) west of Coagh, 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) east of Cookstown,[3] 3+1⁄4 miles (5.2 km) south of Moneymore and 5 miles (8 km) 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[edit]
Drummullan is home to Derry GAA club CLG Ógra Colmcille.
Notable people[edit]
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.
References[edit]
- ^ UK Census, 2011
- ^ "Place Names NI - Home". www.placenamesni.org. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "Cookstown Area Plan 2010 Adopted Plan" (PDF). Planning NI. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
