Lisbunny, County Londonderry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lisbunny
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![]() Lisbunny townland in 2007 |
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Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Postcode district | BT47 |
Dialling code | 028 |
EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Lisbunny is a small area of land called a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Lios Buinighe, which means "fort of the flood".
About Lisbunny
Lisbunny covers an area of 849 acres, which is about 344 hectares. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) from a town called Claudy. The townland is very close to the border between County Tyrone and County Londonderry.
Where is Lisbunny?
Lisbunny is part of the Derry and Strabane district. It is also located within the historic area known as the civil parish of Cumber Upper. In the past, it was part of a larger region called the barony of Tirkeeran.
What's in Lisbunny?
Lisbunny is mostly a rural area, meaning it has a lot of countryside. Many people living here are involved in farming. There are not many shops or services in Lisbunny. However, it does have a stone quarry, which is a place where rocks and stones are dug out of the ground.