Moygashel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moygashel
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| Irish grid reference | H809603 |
| • Belfast | 40 mi (64 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNGANNON |
| Postcode district | BT71 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Moygashel is a small village located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is also a townland, which is a traditional Irish land division. You can find Moygashel near the southern edge of the town of Dungannon.
About the Name
The name Moygashel comes from the Irish language. It means "Maigh gCaisil," which translates to "plain of the stone fort."
How to Say It
It's fun to learn how to pronounce place names! The village's name, Moygashel, is usually said as "moy-GASHel." However, there is a famous type of Irish linen fabric that was named after the village. The brand name for this linen is pronounced a bit differently: "moy-ga-SHELL."
Village Community
Moygashel is a village where most of the people are Protestant. A census in 2021 showed that about 93% of its residents were Protestant. A smaller number, about 2%, were Catholic, and 5% identified as "other" or "none."
