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Magherafelt
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Magherafelt is the
biggest town in the South of County Derry and is the social,
economic and political hub of the area. It is as a retail and
leisure centre that most people encounter Magherafelt. With a
healthy balance between local traders and national chains, the town
offers a real local alternative to the trip to either Belfast or
Derry City.
The town dates back to around 1425. The town is another example of a
traditional Plantation town, with its ‘Diamond’ at the centre.
Magherafelt is a haven for sports and leisure enthusiasts, with a
wide range of activities available. The town has two leisure
centres, with swimming pools, water slides, fitness suites, ball
pits and an adventure playground for the kids, martial arts and step
aerobics.
On top of all that, there's horse riding, two golf courses, indoor
soccer, badminton, basketball, volleyball and more. And if that
doesn't fulfil your sporting appetite, why not opt for local paint
balling, fishing, bird watching, a visit to the cinema or bingo —
all on offer in Magherafelt.
For fun seekers Magherafelt has carved out a niche for itself as the
place to go for entertainment in Mid-Ulster, with a selection of
pubs, clubs and disco’s catering for the younger population of the
area. This social scene is complimented by a series of annual
festivals - the MAD May Festival, Folk and Hill Walking Events to
name but a few.
The gently undulating hills of the Sperrin Mountains overlook the
District of Magherafelt. This area of outstanding natural beauty
makes Magherafelt an ideal base for hill walking.
In the heart of Magherafelt lies the Bridewell, the town's old gaol
and courthouse built in 1805. The building has now been fully
restored and houses the local library and tourist information centre |
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