Kilnaleck

Kilnaleck or Kilnalec (Irish: Cill na Leice, meaning "church of the flagstone")^[1] is a small village in County Cavan, Ireland on the R154 regional road. Kilnaleck was once the centre of a mining boom when in 1879 some local businessmen and a school headmaster decided to develop the coal that existed nearby. However, the coal was very deep and hard to extract and the mine was forced to close.^[2]

Schools

There is a national school in the village.

Amenities and Community Life

The village has developed a range of services, supplying the needs of its population.

• Kilnaleck is home to Crosserlough GFC.
• Innyvale AC is based out of the GAA grounds in Kilnaleck.
• There are equestrian facilities in the village.
• Children's playground.
• Roman Catholic church.
• Garda station.

See also

• List of towns and villages in Ireland

References