Trillick

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Trillick is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 303 people in the 2001 Census. Trillick is situated in the Omagh District Council area.

Trillick Trileac (in Irish) “three stones”, is another term for a chambered tomb. The village is named from a ruined example beside Trillick Castle.

Contents 1 History 1.1 The Troubles 2 Buildings of note 3 References 4 See also

[edit] History

In the 7th century an abbey was located at Trillick and in the 17th century the land passed to the Mervyn family who built a castle to the north of the town. The ruins of the castle are still evident.

[edit] The Troubles

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

[edit] Buildings of note

• Trillick Market House built about 1820, currently used as a Masonic Hall.

[edit] References

• NI Neighbourhood Information Service
• Omagh District Council
• Ulster Place names

[edit] See also

• List of villages in Northern Ireland
• List of towns in Northern Ireland
• List of Irish Towns with a Market House

Coordinates: 54°27′N 7°30′W