Maghera
Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.844, -6.663 |
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| Population: | 4,085 |
| Dialling code: | 02879 (Magherafelt) |
The Maghera electoral ward sits within the Mid Ulster district of Northern Ireland, centred on the market town of Maghera in County Londonderry. It covers the town and surrounding rural hinterland of rolling farmland and small settlements, lying on the banks of the River Grillagh and on the lower slopes that lead towards the Sperrin Mountains.
The ward has a visible historic core - notably the ruins of St Lurach's Church and an early high cross - and a tradition of linen and agricultural activity. Today the local economy is mixed, with farming, small enterprises and some light industry alongside commuters to larger towns; community life remains lively, centred on churches, sporting clubs such as the GAA, and local events that reflect a strong rural identity. A former branch railway once served the town but was closed in the mid-20th century, adding to the area's quiet, village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Maghera
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Cookstown East 13.7 miles22 km
- Cookstown South 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Cookstown West 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Tamlaght O'Crilly Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Swatragh Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Tobermore Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lower Glenshane Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Castledawson Ward 5 miles8 km
- Valley Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Bellaghy Ward 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Glebe Ward 6.2 miles10 km
- Town Parks East Ward 7 miles11.2 km
- Coolshinny Ward 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Garvagh Ward 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Ballymaguigan Ward 8.6 miles13.8 km
Example postcodes in Maghera
BT46 5GA, BT46 5AQ, BT46 5ET, BT46 5DR, BT46 5RJ, BT46 5HB, BT46 5FY, BT46 5EQ, BT46 5LS … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- City of Derry Airport 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Cullybackey Railway Station 13 miles21 km
- Kellswater Station 14.8 miles23.8 km
Hotels near Maghera Ad
- Walsh's Hotel and Apartments 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Ardtara Country House 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Inn Castledawson 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Terrace Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.4 km
Schools in Maghera
- Maghera Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Co-ed Comprehensive College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Moyola Park Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Ballyscullion House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Garvagh House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Woodbank House Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Gortin House Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Landmore House Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Spring Hill Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Moneyglass House Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Lissan Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Banagher Church Archaeological site 12 miles19.4 km
- Galgorm Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Agivey House Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km