Inishrush

Inishrush (from Irish: Inis Rois, meaning "island of the woods")[1] is a small village and townland near Glenone in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 114 people. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District.

Locally significant sites include St Nossonus' Church of Ireland church, a listed building which stands on a hill to the east of the village. On Fort Road the old flax mill, mill race and weir on the Clady River are evidence of Inishrush's industrial past.

References

  1. ↑ Placenames NI

Coordinates: 54°52′20″N 6°31′29″W / 54.87222°N 6.52472°W / 54.87222; -6.52472

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