Swatragh

Swatragh Irish: an Suaitreach
Swatragh Church of Ireland

Swatragh shown within Northern Ireland
Population	535 (2001 Census)
• Belfast	43 mi (69 km)
District	Magherafelt
County	County Londonderry
Country	Northern Ireland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MAGHERA
Postcode district	BT46
Dialling code	028
EU Parliament	Northern Ireland
UK Parliament	Mid Ulster
NI Assembly	Mid Ulster
List of places UK Northern Ireland County Londonderry 54°54′27″N 6°40′02″W / 54.9075°N 06.66722°W / 54.9075; -06.66722Coordinates: 54°54′27″N 6°40′02″W / 54.9075°N 06.66722°W / 54.9075; -06.66722

Swatragh (from Irish: an Suaitreach, meaning "billeted soldier") is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Swatragh is on the main A29 road north of Maghera, and is situated within Mid-Ulster District. The population was 435 in the 2001 Census.

The village has three churches: one Roman Catholic, one Church of Ireland, and one Presbyterian. The Catholic and Church of Ireland churches are listed buildings. St John's is the local primary school.

Swatragh's name in Irish, an Suaitreach, is derived from a shortened form of Baile an tSuaitrigh meaning "townland of the billeted soldier".

Swatragh is home to Michael Davitt Gaelic Athletic Club. Several of the club's Gaelic football players have represented Derry GAA.