Desertmartin (Irish: Díseart Mhártain) is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 4 miles from Magherafelt. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 1276 people. It had a population of 2257 in 1837 and 3101 in 1910. It lies within the Magherafelt District Council area and part of the parish spreading over Slieve Gallion. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... For other places with similar names, see Londonderry (disambiguation) and Derry (disambiguation). ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Ulster County: District: Magherafelt UK Parliament: Mid Ulster European Parliament: Northern Ireland Dialling Code: 028, +44 28 Post Town: Magherafelt Postal District(s): BT45 Population (2001) 8,372 Magherafelt (from the Irish: Machaire Fiolta meaning Plain of Fioghalta) is a town in County Londonderry... UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ... Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837 - 1901) 1837 (MDCCCXXXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Magherafelt District Council is a Local Council in County Derry in Northern Ireland. ...

History

In the early 17th century, the town was the de facto administrative centre of County Coleraine. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... The County of Coleraine, also known as County Coleraine, was a county of Ireland. ...

Places of interest

St. Mary’s (Roman Catholic) Church and adjacent Parochial House are landmark buildings. St. Comgalls (Church of Ireland) Church is a visually and historically significant building and a local landmark. It occupies the site of a medieval Church and is a listed building. Catholic Church redirects here. ... The Church of Ireland (Irish: ) is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion, operating seamlessly across the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... The Forth Bridge, designed by Sir Benjamin Baker and Sir John Fowler, opened in 1890, and now owned by Network Rail, is designated as a Category A listed building by Historic Scotland. ...

Transport

Desertmartin railway station opened on 20 July 1883, closed for passengers on 1 October 1930, and finally closed altogether on 3 July 1950.^[1] is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1883 (MDCCCLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

People

Tom Paulin (b. 1949) is a major Northern Irish poet, essayist, editor and lecturer, who has written a poem entitled Desertmartin. Interestingly, recent surveys carried out by journalist of the Mid Ulster Observer newspaper indicate that there was an increasing number of homosexuals and blacks moving into the area, however they were driven out by residents of the area. Thomas Neilson Paulin (born January 25, 1949 in Leeds, England) is a Northern Irish poet and critic well-known for his strong political views. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sappho and Alcaeus of Mytilene, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1881). ...

Sport

• Desertmartin is home to St Martin's Gaelic Athletic Club and Desertmartin Football Club.
• The Motocross Grand Prix of Ireland was held at Desertmartin motocross race track in September 2005.

St. ... Motocross often takes place in wet weather, leading to muddy scenes such as this and hence the term Scrambling. Photo from New Zealand. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• List of villages in Northern Ireland
• List of towns in Northern Ireland

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References

1. ^ Desertmartin station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.

• NI Neighbourhood Information System
• Motocross Grand Prix of Ireland
• Tom Paulin - Desertmartin
• Desertmartin Directory, 1910
• Lewis's Topographical Dictionary, 1837
• Draft Magherafelt Area Plan 2015

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External links

• St Martin's Gaelic Athletic Club
• Desertmartin & District Farming Group

Coordinates: 54°46′N, 6°41′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...