Cullohill
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| Cullohill Cul Choill |
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| Irish Grid Reference S390761 |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | County Laois | |
| Elevation: | 100m | |
| Population (2006) - Town: - Rural: |
200 800 |
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Cullohill (also spelt Cullahill) is a small village in County Laois in Ireland. In Irish(Gaeilge) it is Cul-choill (translation: the hill or hill-back wood).
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[edit] Location
It is located in the south of the county on the main N8 road between Dublin and Cork.
[edit] History
It is part of Durrow parish and is in the catholic diocese of Ossory.
The village is home to an impressive early 15th century tower house, once the principal stronghold of the MacGillapatricks of Upper Ossory. The Castle has a Sheila-na-Gig and a medieval church.
St. Tighernach is the patron saint.
[edit] Activities
Cullohill is surrounded by wonderful Irish Countryside and has several public walkways from leisurely rambles to challenging treks up the nearby hills. Description of Walks on Laois Tourism website
[edit] Sport
The local GAA club is The Harps GAA.
