Derrymacash (from Irish Doire Mhic Cais, meaning 'Oakgrove of MacCash')[1] is a small village and townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is about four miles west of Lurgan, between the M1 motorway and Lough Neagh. It had a population of 629 in the 2001 census.[2]
Derrymacash
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|---|---|
  Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 629 (2001) |
| Irish grid reference | J035601 |
| • Belfast | 25 mi (40 km) |
| • Dublin | 78 mi (126 km) |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRAIGAVON |
| Postcode district | BT66 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
A Catholic church and primary school (both called St Patrick's) are in neighbouring Aghacommon. Many people mistake the townlands of Derrymacash and Aghacommon. Derrymacash starts after one crosses the Closet River, just beyond the M1 bridge, heading towards Lough Neagh.
Places of interest
editNear Derrymacash is the nature reserve Oxford Island, which is known for its nature trails, bogland, bird hides and species of wildlife.[citation needed]
Sport
editThe main sports in Derrymacash are Gaelic football and camogie, represented by the Wolfe Tone GAC and St Enda's GAA clubs. Both play their home games in Páirc na Ropairí.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Placenames NI Archived 2012-06-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Derrymacash (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland)". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
