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Foreglen (Irish : An Forghleann, "The Outer Glenn") is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. [1] Around 1900 it was known as Ballymoney (not to be confused with the County Antrim town of Ballymoney).

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The local Gaelic Athletic Association club is O'Brien's GAC.

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References

  1. "Foreglen Settlement Designation". Planning Service - Draft Northern Area Plan 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  2. "Lottery boost for sports facilities in Foreglen". Big Lottery Fund. Retrieved 22 June 2008.[ permanent dead link ]