Traad
Appearance
Traad | |
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Location within Northern Ireland | |
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County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MAGHERAFELT |
Police | Northern Ireland |
Fire | Northern Ireland |
Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
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Traad , also known as Traad Point, is a small peninsula near Ballyronan in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Located at the north-west, of Lough Neagh, it has a large conservation area that is abundant with wildlife as well as a nine-hole golf club. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District.
The Ulster Freshwater Laboratory
It contains the now abandoned Ulster Freshwater Laboratory at its eastern-most extent, known as Traad Point. This laboratory was formerly the largest marine biology centre in the UK.
See also
External links
- Brief information on the laboratory - www.iode.org
- More info in the laboratory - www.factsonline.ie
- Info on the golf club- www.gui.ie