Banagher GlenOak and ash grow on the steep sides of the glen south of Dungiven, and a surfaced road runs up from the car park to the dam at Altnaheglish Reservoir.
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Banagher Old Church
Dungiven, County Derry
St Muiredach O'Heney is said to have founded the church on this hill of sand and gravel, and the sand from his little mortuary house is held to bring luck to anyone of his name.
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- Dungiven, County Derry
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