What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's a surprise to have periodical stocked in Northern Irish town (5)" mean?

The definition is "Northern Irish town". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MAG (synonym="MAG azine; periodical") in OH (synonym="expression of surprise") = OMAGH; definition: "Northern Irish town" The answer is OMAGH.

It's a surprise to have periodical stocked in Northern Irish town (5)

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