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Eskra
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Corkhill Road traversing Eskra townland
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Eskra
Location within Northern Ireland
Population815 (1995 Parish Figures)
  Belfast 53 miles
District
County
Country Northern Ireland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town OMAGH
Postcode district BT78
Dialling code 028
UK Parliament
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UK
Northern Ireland
Tyrone
54°28′52″N7°12′22″W / 54.481°N 7.206°W / 54.481; -7.206
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Cows resting in Eskra

Eskra or Eskragh (from Irish Eiscreach) [1] [2] is a small village and townland in southwest County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is on the Omagh to Clogher road, about 10 miles from Omagh and about 4 miles from Clogher.

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Buildings

St Patrick's church St Patrick's RC Church, Eskra - geograph.org.uk - 102256.jpg
St Patrick's church

The Roman Catholic parish church is named St Patrick's. The Protestant Church of Ireland is named St Mark's. Drinkers in the village are served by the Bridge Tavern (also known as O'Hagan's). The primary school is St. Patrick's. The local Community Centre is widely used for a variety of functions and family events. Listed buildings include St. Mark's Church of Ireland in Dunbiggan and Raveagh House at Corkhill Demesne. [3]

Geography

Eskra lies in the hilly land overlooking Augher and the Clogher valley. Its most notable geological feature and historical site is Knockmany Hill.

Demography

Until 1869 Eskra was part of Clogher Parish. In 1841, before the Great Famine, the population of the present Eskra Parish was 4,713. In June 1995 there were 815 people in the parish, 70% of whom were Roman Catholic.

Places of interest

Sport

Eskra is home to Eskra Emmetts Gaelic football club.

Townlands of Eskra parish

(This list is not necessarily complete)

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