Drummullan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drummullan
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| Population | 174 |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MAGHERAFELT |
| Postcode district | BT45 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Drummullan is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Druim Maoláin. This means "ridge of the bare hill."
Drummullan is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Coagh. It is also 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Cookstown. You can find it 3.25 miles (5.2 km) south of Moneymore. It is also 5 miles (8 km) north of Stewartstown in County Tyrone. Most of the village is on the road between Moneymore and Stewartstown. Drummullan is part of the Mid-Ulster District.
Sports in Drummullan
Drummullan has its own GAA club. It is called CLG Ógra Colmcille. This club is part of Derry GAA. Derry GAA organizes Gaelic games in County Londonderry.
Famous People from Drummullan
One very famous person from Drummullan was Charles Byrne. He was born in Littlebridge in 1761. Charles was known as the "Irish Giant." He was 7 feet 7 inches (2.31 meters) tall. His great height made him very famous in England. After he passed away, his skeleton was put on display. You can see it at London's Royal College of Surgeons.
See also
In Spanish: Drummullan para niños
