Derrymore, County Armagh

Derrymore, County Armagh

Derrymore ("Doire Mór" in Irish) is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, on the shores of Lough Neagh. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 243 people. It lies within the Craigavon Borough Council area.

The village is a linear settlement comprising residential development and a primary school, but no other community facilities.

Education

*St. Mary's Primary School

Derrymore is derived from the Gaelic "daoire mór" which means large oak, or oak forest.

References

* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information System]
*Craigavon Area Plan 2010

See also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland


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