Brockagh (or Brocagh,1 from Irish Brocach 'badger warren') is a village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is on the western shore of Lough Neagh, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Coalisland and north of Washing Bay. It lies within the Mid Ulster District Council area.2
Features
The village consists mostly of single dwellings and farm buildings, although some in-depth development has recently taken place to the north of Mountjoy Road and to the west of Ballybeg Road. Land adjacent to the Duckingstool River may be subject to flooding.2
Places of interest
- Mountjoy Castle is situated near the village of Brocagh, on a hill overlooking Lough Neagh. It was built by Lord Mountjoy in 1602 and partly burned in 1643.
People
- Tom McGurk
- Aidan Corr
- Venerable Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory
Education
- St. Brigid's Primary School, Brocagh
References
References
- "Brocagh and Belville House", Culture Northern Ireland
- "Brockagh/Mountjoy". Planning Service - Dungannon & South Tyrone Area Plan 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2009.