Inishrush

Inishrush (from Irish: Inis Rois, meaning "island of the woods")[1] is a small village and townland near Glenone in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 114 people. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District.

Locally significant sites include St Nossonus' Church of Ireland church, a listed building which stands on a hill to the east of the village. On Fort Road the old flax mill, mill race and weir on the Clady River are evidence of Inishrush's industrial past.

References

  1. Placenames NI

Coordinates: 54°52′20″N 6°31′29″W / 54.87222°N 6.52472°W / 54.87222; -6.52472

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