Cullyhanna
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Cullyhanna (Irish: Coilleach Eanach) 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.
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[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. This village is also home to ST Patricks GFC club. It consists of men and women's football teams and also has a camogie club. The recently built club house facilities are a great contribution to the area and a community as a whole.
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