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Keenaght

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Keenaght in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Keenaght, natural landmarks in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Keenaght is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

From the Wikipedia article

Keenaght (locally [ˌkʲiːnəx], from Irish Caonach 'mossy place') is a townland lying within the civil parish of Kilcronaghan, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies in the south of the parish on the boundary with the civil parish of Desertmartin, and it is bounded by the townlands of: Coolsaragh, Cullion, Gortahurk, Longfield, and Tintagh. It was apportioned to the Drapers company. The townland was part of Tobermore electoral ward of the former Magherafelt District Council, however in 1901 and 1926 it was part of Iniscarn district electoral division as part of the Draperstown dispensary (registrar's) district of Magherafelt Rural District. As part of Kilcronaghan civil parish, Keenaght also lies in the historic barony of Loughinsholin.

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Background

History

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Coordinates
54.7651, -6.7318
District
Mid Ulster
Postcode
BT45 5NP
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Ulster

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keenaght?
Keenaght is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT45 5NP).
Is Keenaght free to visit?
Yes, Keenaght is free to enter.
How do I get to Keenaght?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT45 5NP. It sits within the Mid Ulster parliamentary constituency.