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3 unusual facts about Strathfoyle


Strathfoyle

Since becoming defunct, many of Enagh's roster joined St. Mary's Slaughtmanus and it has since become a popular choice of team for Gaelic footballers from the Strathfoyle area.

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This high interest has led to the construction of new additions to the Strathfoyle area, including 'The New Fort' and 'Butler's Wharf', the latter of which is named after a local farmer, not after the famous Butler's Wharf area in London.

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Its location beside Londonderry Port was ideal for Navy vessels and the port was later used for the capture and destruction of German U-Boats after the Battle of the Atlantic.


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