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Cullyhanna

Also known as: Coilleach Eanach

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Cullyhanna — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.

New housing estate on the northern outskirts of Cullyhanna - geograph.org.uk - 5885490

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cullyhanna is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.1333°, -6.5833°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cullyhanna (from Irish Coilleach Eanach, meaning 'wood of the marshes') is a small village and townland close to Keady in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The village extends further over the townlands of Tullynavall and Freeduff. It had a population of 306 in the 2001 Census. It is within the Newry and Mourne District Council area.

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Background

History

In June 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, the Irish Republican Army ambushed Royal Irish Constabulary officers in Cullyhanna. Three officers were wounded, one fatally. The RIC returned fire, killing a civilian. Cullyhanna, along with the rest of South Armagh, would have been transferred to the Irish Free State had the recommendations of the Irish Boundary Commission been enacted in 1925.

Description

Cullyhanna is in South Armagh, a region that has been a stronghold of support for the Provisional Irish Republican Army, earning it the nickname "Bandit Country". The British Army nicknamed the local IRA unit the "Cullyhanna Gun Club". The village and the surrounding area were among the most dangerous areas in Northern Ireland for the British security forces. 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.

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Coordinates
54.1333, -6.5833
Postcode
BT35 0BP
Parliamentary constituency
Newry and Armagh

Sources

Other places nearby

Cullyhanna is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Things to see in Cullyhanna

5 attractions within 12 km.

Roll of Honour of fallen members of the South Armagh Brigade of the IRA - geograph.org.uk - 5885454📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Operation Conservation

Operation Conservation in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The North-South Interconnector crossing Tullynavall Road - geograph.org.uk - 5880484📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

St Patrick's Primary School, Cullyhanna

St Patrick's Primary School, Cullyhanna in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free
View along the line of the Dorsy Entrenchment west of Bonds Road - geograph.org.uk - 4310980📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Dorsey Ramparts

Dorsey Ramparts — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
View due West along Lisleitrim Road - geograph.org.uk - 6296901📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisleitrim Fort

Lisleitrim Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Dorsey linear defences - geograph.org.uk - 5893794📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

The Dorsey ASAI

The Dorsey ASAI — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Roll of Honour of fallen members of the South Armagh Brigade of the IRA - geograph.org.uk - 5885454📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Operation Conservation

Operation Conservation in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The North-South Interconnector crossing Tullynavall Road - geograph.org.uk - 5880484📷 3

Historic churches · Northern Ireland

St Patrick's Primary School, Cullyhanna

St Patrick's Primary School, Cullyhanna in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free
Dorsey Emmet's GFC📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Dorsey Emmet's GFC

Dorsey Emmet's GFC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
View due West along Lisleitrim Road - geograph.org.uk - 6296901📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisleitrim Fort

Lisleitrim Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Dorsey linear defences - geograph.org.uk - 5893794📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

The Dorsey ASAI

The Dorsey ASAI — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
View along the line of the Dorsy Entrenchment west of Bonds Road - geograph.org.uk - 4310980📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Dorsey Ramparts

Dorsey Ramparts — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Cullyhanna

Places to stay

The B113 (Forkhill Road) exiting Meigh in the direction of Newry - geograph.org.uk - 6062142📷 5

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Slieve Gullion Getaways

Slieve Gullion Getaways — a caravan park in northern ireland.

slievegulliongetaways.com
Gosford Forest Park, Markethill - geograph.org.uk - 1952020📷 5

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The View

The View — a campsite in northern ireland.

Gosford Park - geograph.org.uk - 4489715📷 5

Campsites · Northern Ireland

The Maple

The Maple — a campsite in northern ireland.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cullyhanna?
Cullyhanna is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 0BP).
What is Cullyhanna?
Cullyhanna — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
How do I get to Cullyhanna?
Drivers can use postcode BT35 0BP.
Is Cullyhanna free to visit?
Yes, Cullyhanna is free to enter.
How do I get to Cullyhanna?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 0BP. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.