Welcome to Magherafelt

Magherafelt (Machaire Fíolta) is a town in County Derry. Magherafelt is a Plantation town built around a central diamond, which forms the heart of the town. However, the origins of the town predate the Plantation and go back to 1425.

Magherafelt News

IN PICTURES: New restaurant opens in Magherafelt in 80s - Mid Ulster Mail

IN PICTURES: New restaurant opens in Magherafelt in 80s Mid Ulster Mail

This week we look back to August 1989 and the opening of an exciting new restaurant on Rainey Street in Magherafelt - La Chandelle.

Publish: Friday 21st June 2:17pm

Over £30k scammed from people in Magherafelt - Mid Ulster Mail

Over £30k scammed from people in Magherafelt Mid Ulster Mail

More than £30000 has been scammed from people in the Magherafelt area in the past week, according to the PSNI.

Publish: Thursday 30th May 8:00am

Reported On This Day in 1739 (June 12): Jacobites cause an early morning disturbance in Magherafelt - Belfast Newsletter

Reported On This Day in 1739 (June 12): Jacobites cause an early morning disturbance in Magherafelt Belfast Newsletter

From the Belfast News Letter of June 1 1739 (which is June 12 in the modern calendar):

Publish: Wednesday 12th June 12:26pm

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