Located 5 miles from the M1 motorway, this park provides an oasis of calm in the
village of Maghery. Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, the park covers an
area of 30 acres comprising 5km of woodland walks and picnic areas in natural
surroundings. This park is excellent for birdwatching, fishing and walking.
Coney Island lies 1km offshore from Maghery Country Park and is the only remaining inhabited island on Lough Neagh. It has a rich history reaching back to the time of St Patrick and is considered to be one of the most westerly outposts of the Normans after their arrival in Ulster. There are footpaths around the shore of the island with lots of interesting things to see.
Boat trips to Coney Island are available by arrangement.
For further information, contact:
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
Oxford Island national Nature Reserve
LURGAN,Craigavon
Co Armagh BT66 6NJ
Tel: 028 3832 2205
Fax: 028 3834 7438
E-mail: oxford.island@craigavon.gov.uk