Is Draperstown Catholic?
Draperstown (/ˌdrɛpərzˈtaʊn, ˌdriːpərz-/) is a village in the Sperrin Mountains in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is also part of the Church of Ireland parish of Ballynascreen and the Catholic parish of Ballinascreen, and within the former barony of Loughinsholin. …
How old is Draperstown?
The name Draperstown was originally applied to the town of Moneymore which was founded by the Drapers’ Company of London in the early 17th century. Draperstown was not founded until 1798 and did not take its current name until 1818.
What is County Derry famous for?
The largest city in the county is Derry which is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland. Derry is famous for its old intact city walls which surround the old city which lies on the banks of the River Foyle. This one mile of city walls are known as one of the best examples of a walled city in Europe.
Is Magherafelt in south Derry?
It is the biggest town in the south of the county and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. It is part of Mid-Ulster District….Magherafelt.
| Magherafelt Scots: Macherafelt Irish: Machaire Fíolta | |
|---|---|
| • Belfast | 35 mi (56 km) |
| District | Mid-Ulster |
| County | County Londonderry |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
Why is Derry also called Londonderry?
The right name for the city is Derry from the Irish Doire Cholm Chille – meaning the oak-grove of Colmkille. It got the name Londonderry from a company of swindlers that were founded in London, in the seventeenth century, to drive the native Irish off the land and to settle the place with English and Scots.
Is Ireland still ruled by England?
British rule in Ireland began with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169. Northern Ireland still remains part of the United Kingdom as a constituent country.
Where is Draperstown in Londonderry Northern Ireland?
This place is situated in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 54° 48′ 0″ North, 6° 46′ 0″ West and its original name (with diacritics) is Draperstown. See Draperstown photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Draperstown in United Kingdom.
How many people live in the village of Draperstown?
It is situated in the civil parish of Ballinascreen and is part of Mid-Ulster district. It is also part of the Church of Ireland parish of Ballynascreen and the Catholic parish of Ballinascreen, and within the former barony of Loughinsholin. The village had a population of 1,772 people in the 2011 Census .
Is there a Google Earth map of Draperstown?
You can also dive right into Draperstown on unique 3D satellite map provided by Google Earth. With new GoogLe Earth plugin you can enjoy the interactive Draperstown 3D map within your web browser. No placemark has been added to this place yet.
Where does the last name Draperstown come from?
Ballynacross, of which the Irish form Baile na Croise, meaning “townland of the crossroad”, is used as the present Irish name for Draperstown.