Dungiven is an intermediate settlement or small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

It is situated near the point where the rivers Roe, Owenreagh, and Owenbeg meet at the foot of the Benbradagh, and the main A6 Belfast to Derry road, which bypasses the town.

Dungiven's name is derived from the Irish Dún Geimhin (Gevin's fort), although nothing is known of this structure, as far as I can determine.

Archaeological excavations at the Boviel Wedge cairn, located two miles east of Dungiven, uncovered Neolithic cremated bones, pottery shards, scrapers, an arrowhead, and a polished stone axe, indicating settlement in the area at least a millennium ago. Local tradition and scattered finds suggest that there may have been an early ecclesiastical site around 700 AD. However, the first documented foundation is the 11th-century Augustinian abbey of Saint Mary, which was built on earlier church remains.

Between the 12th and 17th centuries, the region was ruled by the Ó Catháin clan, one of Ulster's most influential Gaelic families. The Augustinian priory's ruins contain the late 14th-century tomb of Cooey na Gall O'Cahan, who died in 1385. Dungiven Castle, originally an O'Cahan stronghold, and the adjacent Church of Ireland parish church, became focal points for the growth of the settlement.

Historically, Dungiven's economy revolved around agriculture, flax cultivation, and linen weaving, industries typical of rural Ulster towns. In the 19th century, small mills on local rivers processed grain and flax. Today, the town supports a mixture of retail shops, service-sector businesses, light manufacturing, and cross-border commerce with the nearby Republic of Ireland, while tourism tied to its historic sites and scenic surroundings contributes to the local economy.

Dungiven landmarks and natural features include St. Mary's Augustinian Abbey and O'Cahan tomb, the site of the medieval Dungiven Castle, the confluence of three rivers at Main Street, Benbradagh rising immediately to the south, and its historic streetscapes along Chapel Road and Main Street.

Dungiven maintains a strong Gaelic Athletic Association presence through Dungiven GAC, reflecting its Irish-language and sporting traditions. Local cultural life centres on community halls, music sessions, and seasonal festivals that celebrate folk heritage. A network of youth clubs, choral groups, and historical societies is also active.

The main A6 Belfast-Derry road bypasses Dungiven to the north, linking the town to regional centres.