Swatragh
| Swatragh | |
| Irish: an Suaitreach | |
 Swatragh Church of Ireland |
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| Population | 535 (2001 Census) |
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| – Belfast | 43 mi (69 km) |
| District | Magherafelt |
| County | County Londonderry |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MAGHERA |
| Postcode district | BT46 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | Mid Ulster |
| NI Assembly | Mid Ulster |
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Coordinates: 54°54′27″N 6°40′02″W / 54.9075°N 06.66722°W
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. The population was 435 in the 2001 Census.
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
- Anthony Tohill - Gaelic footballer
- The parents of former Irish Taoiseach Charles Haughey came from Swatragh
- Terry McFlynn - professional association football player
References
- NI Neighbourhood Information Service
- Draft Magherafelt Area Plan 2015
- Culture Northern Ireland
