Moneyreagh
Moneyreagh or Moneyrea (from Irish: Mónaidh Riabhach, meaning 'grey bog or moor'[1]) is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is just off the main road between Belfast and Ballygowan. It is situated in the civil parish of Comber and the historic barony of Castlereagh Lower.[1]

On the 26 May 1942 an Royal Air Force, Bristol Beaufighter (X7573) crashed near village shorly after taking off from RAF Ballyhalbert, killing all Three crew.[2]
Golfer Rory McIlroy lived near the village until March 2013.
References
- "Moneyreagh". Place Names NI. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- "Accident Bristol Beaufighter Mk IF X7573, 26 May 1942".
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