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St Lurach's Church

Main Street, Maghera, County Londonderry, BT465EA
St Lurachs Old Church and graveyard again a blue sunny sky

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The present day ruins of St. Lurach’s Church date back to the 10th Century and it stands on the 6th Century monastery founded by St. Lurach, the Patron Saint of Maghera. Contained within the ruins is a sculpture of the crucifixion, which is thought to date from the 10th Century, making it one of the oldest in Ireland. The details of the sculpture can still be seen today.

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Located on Main Street Maghera, opposite the Lurach Centre.

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