- Killaloo
Killaloo (Irish: Cill Dhalua; meaning "Dalua's church") is a
townland inCounty Londonderry ,Northern Ireland , about six miles south east ofDerry , on the main Derry toBelfast road. In the 2001 Census Killaloo had a population of seventy-five people. It is situated in theDerry City Council area.The nearest shops and amenities are available in the village of
Claudy .Places of interest
* The ruins of
Brackfield Bawn are directly adjacent to the road. Originally built by Sir Edward Doddington of the Skinners Company in the 17th century, the Bawn played a defensive role for the Skinners land until it was abandoned at the turn of the 18th century. All that remains is the wall and flankers of the original building.* Next to the ruins stands the impressive structure of the Lower Cumber Presbyterian Church, a traditional Barn Church.
* The Ness Woods country park is popular during summer months.
References
* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information System]
* [http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/town_Home.aspx?co=1&to=92&ca=0&sca=0&navID=1 Culture Northern Ireland]External links
* [http://www.orangenet.org/londonderry/LOL%20621.htm Killaloo Orange Lodge]
See also
*
List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland
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