Coagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coagh
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 Looking towards the village, from the County Londonderry side |
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 Coagh
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| Population | 545 (2001 Census) |
| Irish grid reference | H8978 |
| • Belfast | 45 miles |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COOKSTOWN MAGHERAFELT |
| Postcode district | BT80 BT45 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Coagh (pronounced KOHK) is a small village in Northern Ireland. It is located in County Tyrone, about five miles (8 km) east of Cookstown. A small part of the village also stretches into County Londonderry. In 2001, 545 people lived there.
Coagh was started in 1728 by George Butle Conyngham. King George II of Great Britain gave him permission to hold four fairs in the village each year. This helped the village grow. Coagh is in the Mid-Ulster District.
The village is in a gentle, low-lying area between the Sperrins mountains and Lough Neagh, which is a large lake. The main part of Coagh is Hanover Square. It was named after King George II's family, the Hanoverians. People have lived in this area for thousands of years. Near Coagh, you can see Tamlaght Stone. This is a very old stone monument called a dolmen, built around 4500 BCE.
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History of Coagh
A Difficult Time
During a period known as The Troubles, an event happened in Coagh on June 3, 1991. Three members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) were killed in an incident involving a British Army unit. The army said these individuals were stopped while on their way to carry out an attack.
Learning in Coagh
Coagh has its own primary school, called Coagh Primary School. After primary school, many students go on to local secondary schools like Cookstown High School.
Sports and Fun
- Coagh United Football Club is the local football team. They play in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League.
Local Services
Coagh has a health clinic that helps people from nearby areas. These areas include Ardboe, Ballinderry, Moortown, Drummullan, The Loup, and Moneymore.
How Many People Live Here?
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Coagh changed over the years. In the 1800s, the population went up and down a bit.
| Year | 1841 | 1851 | 1861 | 1871 | 1881 | 1891 |
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| Population | 388 | 385 | 403 | 526 | 400 | 394 |
| Houses | 90 | 82 | 86 | 115 | 93 | 96 |
In 2001, Coagh was considered a small village. There were 545 people living there. About 20.9% of the people were under 16 years old. Also, 20.4% were 60 years old or older.
For more details, you can visit the NI Neighbourhood Information Service.
Famous People From Coagh
- Jimmy Kennedy was a famous composer who wrote many popular songs. He grew up in Coagh.
- Stuart Dallas (born 1991) is a professional football player. He plays for Northern Ireland's national team and grew up in Coagh.
See also
In Spanish: Coagh para niños
