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Creggan, Armagh

Creggan is a small village, lying on the Creggan River in County Armagh. It is within the townland of Creggan Bane Glebe, in the civil parish of Creggan. According to local folklore Creggan dates back to the 14th century. Creggan Church (C of I) dates from 1731, reputedly on the site of an earlier Catholic church. 18th century poets Art Mac Cumhaigh, Pádraig Mac Aliondain and Séamus Mór MacMurphy are buried in the graveyard. The village is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.084344,-6.575255
Grid Reference: H 9328 1595
Townland: Creggan Bane Glebe TD
Civil Parish: Creggan CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321715
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Creggan,_Armagh_321715

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