Swatragh

Swatragh (from Irish: an Suaitreach, meaning "billeted soldier")[1][2][3] is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Swatragh is on the main A29 road north of Maghera, and is situated within Mid-Ulster District. The population was 435 in the 2001 Census.

The Clady River a major watercourse in Northern Ireland flows through the village here.

Swatragh

Swatragh Church of Ireland
Location within Northern Ireland
Population535 (2001 Census)
• Belfast43 mi (69 km)
District
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMAGHERA
Postcode districtBT46
Dialling code028
UK Parliament
NI Assembly

The village has three churches: one Roman Catholic, one Church of Ireland, and one Presbyterian. The Catholic and Church of Ireland churches are listed buildings. St John's is the local primary school.

Swatragh's name in Irish, an Suaitreach, is derived from a shortened form of Baile an tSuaitrigh meaning "townland of the billeted soldier".

Sport

Swatragh is home to Michael Davitt Gaelic Athletic Club. Several of the club's Gaelic football players have represented Derry GAA.


People

References
  1. Placenames NI: Swatragh Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Placenames Database of Ireland: Swatragh
  3. Dictionary definition of Swatragh



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