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| Population | 520 (2001 Census) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OMAGH |
| Postcode district | BT |
| Dialling code | 028 |
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Beragh (Template:Lang-ga) is a village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated approximately 13 km (8 mi) from Omagh with a population of 520 in the 2001 Census. It is a thriving village with a rich historical tradition. The economy is mainly based on agriculture. Beragh is situated within the Omagh District Council area.
History
One of the first references to the village was on a Plantation map of Ireland of 1690. In the 1820s this village, the property of Lord Belmore, was described as having "one long wide street of very mean houses whose tenants for the most part appear to be poor". The inhabitants were principally employed in trade and agriculture. In 1841 the population was 617, the village having 103 houses. The village had a market patent granted under the name "Lowrystown".
2001 Census
Beragh is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with a population between 500 and 1,000 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 520 people living in Beragh. Of these:
- 28.5% were aged under 16 years;
- 18.1% were aged 60 and over;
- the average age was 34.3 years (NI average age 35.8 years);
- 47.5% of the population were male and 52.5% were female;
- 62.8% were from a Catholic Community Background;
- 35.4% were from a Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' Community Background;
- 6.3% were born outside Northern Ireland; and
- 0.0% were from an ethnic group other than white.
For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service
Sport
- Beragh Red Knights is the local Gaelic football club.
See also
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