Foreglen

Foreglen
Village and Townland
Foreglen
Foreglen
Location within Northern Ireland
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CountryNorthern Ireland
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Foreglen (Irish: An Forghleann, meaning 'The Outer Glenn') is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.[1] Around 1900 it was known as Ballymoney (not to be confused with the town of Ballymoney in County Antrim).

Education

  • St Peter's and St Paul's Primary School.[2]

Sport

The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is O'Brien's GAC.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Foreglen Settlement Designation". Planning Service - Draft Northern Area Plan 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  2. ^ O'Neill, Ciaran (15 October 2004). "Lottery cash sports boost for Foreglen". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Derry GAA Clubs". Derry GAA. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  4. ^ "O'Brien's G.F.C Foreglen". foireann.ie. GAA.