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Keady, Armagh

Keady is a small town, lying on the River Clea in County Armagh. It is within the townlands of Crossmore, Racarbry and Cargaclogher, in the civil parish of Keady. Though Keady is first recorded in 1674, it grew to prominence as a centre of the linen trade from the mid 18th century. St Patrick's Church (RC) was built in 1860. The town is within the council area of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.248862,-6.705044
Grid Reference: H 8445 3410
Townland: Crossmore TD
Civil Parish: Keady CP
Council Area: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 321742
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Keady,_Armagh_321742

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