Largy

Largy (from Irish: Leargaidh, meaning "hillside")[1] is a small hamlet and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 5 km south of Limavady, beside the B192 Limavady to Dungiven road. In 1991, its population was 90 but in the 2001 Census this had risen to 144. It is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district.

Largy
hamlet, townland
Coordinates: 54.996°N 6.943°W / 54.996; -6.943

Features

The village is a linear settlement with a church, primary school and other community facilities. In recent years, new housing at Brookfield Park and Pollysbrae Road has led to the rise in population.[2]

Religion
  • Largy Presbyterian Church, built in the traditional meeting house style, was founded in 1834, and was extended in 1861 to cater for higher attendances following the 1859 revival. Re-roofing and refurbishment took place in 1994. There are about 130 families associated with the congregation.[3]

References
  1. Placenames NI Archived 2012-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Largy Settlement Designation". Planning Service - Draft Northern Area Plan 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
  3. "Largy Presbyterian Church". Congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Archived from the original on 20 April 2001. Retrieved 25 June 2008.


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