Burnfoot, County Londonderry facts for kids
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| Population | 195 (2001 Census) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIMAVADY |
| Postcode district | BT |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Burnfoot is a small village located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is part of the townland of Bonnanaboigh. In 2001, about 195 people lived there. After new houses were built, the population grew to around 250.
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What Makes Burnfoot Special?
Burnfoot is located next to the River Roe. Most of the village is on the western side of Drumrane Road. The village has many useful places for people to meet, learn, and have fun. However, there are not many commercial shops or services.
The village has a fairly large shop where you can buy everyday items. There are also football fields for sports and a primary school. You can find an Orange Hall here too. Burnfoot has two churches: Bovevagh Church of Ireland (St. Eugenius) and Camnish Presbyterian Church. The Church of Ireland is building a new parish centre for the community.
Burnfoot also has its own community hall. Youth groups, like the Girls Brigade, meet there. A new housing area called Rosebrook was recently built. This added at least 15 new houses to the village.
How to Get Around Burnfoot
Road Connections
The village has good road connections, especially through Dungiven. This makes it easy to travel by car.
Public Transport
However, there are not many public transport options available in Burnfoot.
Learning in Burnfoot
Drumrane Primary School
Drumrane Primary School is located in Burnfoot. This school was formed by combining three older schools: Dungiven Primary School, Largy Primary School, and the old Burnfoot Primary School. It is situated right next to the former Burnfoot Primary School building.
Sports in Burnfoot
Burnfoot United F.C.
Burnfoot has its own football club called Burnfoot United F.C. The club was started in 1975. They play in the Coleraine and District Junior Premier League.
See also
In Spanish: Burnfoot (Irlanda del Norte) para niños
