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Maghera
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Maghera is a large
village that provides the local commercial and educational centre
for the surrounding villages of Swatragh, Tobermore, Upperlands,
Gulladuff and Knockcloghrim.
Apart from being a busy contemporary hub, Maghera also boasts a
proud and important history. The town has been a site of religious
significance from ancient times. The present day ruins of St.
Lurach's Church date back to the 10th Century and it stands on the
6th Century monastery founded by St. Lurach, the patron saint of
Maghera. Contained within the ruins is a sculpture of the
crucifixion, which is thought to date from the 10th Century, making
it one of the oldest in Ireland. The details of the sculpture can
still be seen today
Also near Maghera is a 4000-6000 year old megalithic burial tomb
known as Tirnoney or alternately as Tirnony or Tircony Dolmen.
Heading west from Maghera to Dungiven leads through the spectacular
Glenshane Pass and its forests and mountains. Panoramic views reach
over Lough Neagh and the Antrim hills. The Ulster Way goes through
the forest along the source of the River Roe.
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