Cullyhanna

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Cullyhanna is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, on the main road between Newtownhamilton and Crossmaglen. It had a population of 306 in the 2001 Census. It lies within the Newry and Mourne District Council area.

Contents 1 History 1.1 The Troubles 2 People 3 Sport 4 Education 5 References 6 External links 7 See also

[edit] History

[edit] The Troubles

For more information see The Troubles in Cullyhanna, which includes a list of incidents in Cullyhanna during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.

[edit] People

It is close to the birthplace of Cardinal Tomas Ó Fíaich, who until his death was head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. When a new school, St Patrick's Primary, was built in the village, the old school was renovated to provide a heritage centre known as the Ó Fíaich Heritage Centre.

[edit] Sport

Ashfield Golf Course is an 18-hole course at Cullyhanna.

[edit] Education

• St. Patrick's Primary School

[edit] References

• NI Neighbourhood Information Service

[edit] External links

• St Patrick's Cemetery, Cullyhanna
• Cardinal Ó Fíaich Heritage Centre

[edit] See also

• List of villages in Northern Ireland
• List of towns in Northern Ireland