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 miles
- Cookstown East 13.7 miles
- Cookstown South 14.7 miles
- Cookstown West 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tamlaght O'Crilly Ward 2.8 miles
- Swatragh Ward 3 miles
- Tobermore Ward 3.5 miles
- Lower Glenshane Ward 4.8 miles
- Castledawson Ward 5 miles
- Valley Ward 6 miles
- Bellaghy Ward 6.1 miles
- Glebe Ward 6.2 miles
- Town Parks East Ward 7 miles
- Coolshinny Ward 7.8 miles
- Garvagh Ward 8.5 miles
- Ballymaguigan Ward 8.6 miles
Example postcodes in Maghera
BT46 5BS, BT46 5AE, BT46 5HD, BT46 5FL, BT46 5DA, BT46 5HF, BT46 5GL, BT46 5AY, BT46 5DR … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 22 miles
- City of Derry Airport 24.1 miles
- Cullybackey Railway Station 13 miles
- Kellswater Station 14.8 miles
Hotels near Maghera Ad
- Walsh's Hotel 3.5 0.4 miles
- The Castledawson Inn 6.1 miles
Schools in Maghera
- Maghera Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Co-ed Comprehensive College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Moyola Park Estate 5.7 miles
- Ballyscullion House Estate 7.8 miles
- Garvagh House Estate 9.7 miles
- Woodbank House Estate 9.7 miles
- Gortin House Estate 10.9 miles
- Landmore House Estate 11.1 miles
- Spring Hill Estate 11.1 miles
- Moneyglass House Estate 11.2 miles
- Lissan Estate 11.8 miles
- Banagher Church Archaeological site 12 miles
- Galgorm Castle Estate 13.8 miles
- Agivey House Estate 14.5 miles