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
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.
References
- ^ 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.
