Tamlaght, County Londonderry facts for kids

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Village, townland, civil parish
Tamlaght Location in Northern Ireland

Tamlaght, also known as Tamlaght O'Crilly, is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from an old Irish word, Tamhlacht, which means a place where people were buried during a time of sickness.

In 2001, about 123 people lived in Tamlaght. It is part of the Mid-Ulster District.

Some important places in Tamlaght include Drumard Primary School and two churches: Churchtown Presbyterian Church and Tamlaght Church of Ireland. There is also a local shop called Family Foodstore, which many people call Roland's after its owner.

History of Transport

Tamlaght Railway Station

Tamlaght once had its own railway station. The Northern Counties Committee opened this station on May 1, 1917.

It helped people travel to and from the village. However, the station closed to passengers on August 28, 1950. This decision was made by the Ulster Transport Authority.