Killylea

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Killylea (pronounced /kɪliːˈleɪ/) is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, to the west of Armagh. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 219 people. It is situated within the Armagh City and District Council area. The village is set on a hill, with St. Mark’s Church of Ireland, built in 1832, at its summit. It has two bars, The Huntsman Inn and Digby's which also comprises of a restaurant.

Contents 1 Spelling 2 Education 3 References 4 External links 5 See also

[edit] Spelling

Many people have difficulty spelling Killylea, often confusing it with the County Down village, Killyleagh. An easy way to remember is the acronym K I L L Y L E A, standing for Kathryn Is Lovely Like Yellow Leaves Every Autumn.

[edit] Education

Killylea Primary School caters for around 80 children between the ages of 4 and 11 from the village of Killylea and the surrounding area.

[edit] References

• NI Neighbourhood Information System
• Culture Northern Ireland

[edit] External links

• Killylea Church of Ireland
• Massacre at Corr Bridge, near Killylea, 1641

[edit] See also

• List of villages in Northern Ireland
• List of towns in Northern Ireland
• Drumsallen Primary School

Coordinates: 54°21′N, 6°47′W