Moneymore

Moneymore

Moneymore is noted for its Georgian architecture,
and for the National Trust property of nearby
Springhill House, a 17th century manor house
built for the Lenox-Conyngham family. The village
has a strong sense of history and architectural
heritage.

Mid Ulster Cultural and Heritage Association

The Mid-Ulster Culture and Heritage Association received an award of funding from
the National Lotteries Charities Board in 2002. The group organise a cross community
weekend festival and other cross community events. It aims to encourage cultural
understanding and tolerance by presenting events which represent all traditions.
The grant was used to offer support, including office equipment, towards organising
the group’s annual events and festivals.

Moneymore Heritage Trust

The aim of the group is “to promote and advance the social, economic and amenity
prospects of the area and to provide economic development for the benefit of the
people in the area”.

The trust is at present developing a major tourist attraction complex in the Manor House
and surrounding gardens. This links with the neighbouring Draperstown
‘Ulster Plantation Centre’ and the plantation trail.

Moneymore Business and Traders Association

Moneymore Business and Traders Association was set up to act in the interest of
local business owners and to support rural businesses in this community. Situated
between the major market towns of Magherafelt and Cookstown it is thought necessary
to work co-operatively across all sectors to enhance business prospects of the village.

Moneymore Activity Group

The group aims to provide social activities for the elderly population in the area by
organising outings, classes and other social activities. The group held their first
charity fundraising coffee morning in June 2002.

Loup Women’s Group

The group undertake a range of activities including computer classes and is carrying out a community audit to ascertain the needs of local women (October 2002).