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{{Short description|Village in County Donegal, Ireland}}
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'''Kilmacrennan''' ([[Irish language|Gaelic]]: ''Cill Mhic nÉanáin'' or ''Cill Mhic Réanáin'' <ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/?text=Kilmacrenan Bunachar Logainmneacha na hÉireann/Placenames Database of Ireland<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>) is a small village located in [[County Donegal]] on the north west coast of [[Ireland]]. The village had a population of 430 in the 2002 census, however the village's population has increased steadily over the last decade with many new housing developments and overspill of the population in [[Letterkenny]].
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|population_as_of = [[2022 census of Ireland|2022]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name=cso2022>{{cite web | title = Census Interactive Map – Towns: Kilmacrennan | url = https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/ima/cop/2022&boundary=C04160V04929&guid=c0dab7b6-adbd-4066-910a-ecfe2b599e61 | work = [[2022 census of Ireland|Census 2022]] | publisher = [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland)|Central Statistics Office]] | access-date = 13 November 2024}}</ref>
|population = 888
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[[File:Centre of Kilamcrenan Village - geograph.org.uk - 910517.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The crossroads on Main Street]]
'''Kilmacrennan'''<ref>Official spelling used by, among others, [http://kilmacrennanschool.com/ Kilmacrennan School], [http://www.raphoediocese.ie/parishes/63-kilmacrennan Raphoe Diocese's Parish of Kilmacrennan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029211120/http://www.raphoediocese.ie/parishes/63-kilmacrennan |date=2013-10-29 }}, [http://www.facebook.com/pages/KILMACRENNAN-CELTIC-FC/104925262872358 Kilmacrennan Celtic Football Club].</ref> ({{langx|ga|Cill Mhic nÉanáin}} or {{lang|ga|Cill Mhic Réanáin}}),<ref name=logainm>{{cite web | url = https://www.logainm.ie/en/1416616 | title = Cill Mhic Réanáin/Kilmacrenan | website = [[Placenames Database of Ireland]] (logainm.ie) | access-date = 3 May 2022}}</ref> also '''Kilmacrenan''', is a village, [[townland]] and [[Civil parishes in Ireland|civil parish]] in [[County Donegal]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The village population was 888, as of the [[2022 census of Ireland|2022 census]].<ref name=cso2022/> The village's population has increased steadily over the last decade{{when|date=September 2018}} with many new housing developments catering, in particular, for an overspill population from [[Letterkenny]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Kilmacrennan was historically the ''[[caput]]'' of its eponymous [[Barony of Kilmacrennan]], of the eight [[Barony (Ireland)|Baronies]] of Donegal.


The [[Battle of Kilmacrennan]] was fought near the village in 1608 during [[O'Doherty's Rebellion]].
==Location==
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Kilmacrennan is 8km (approximately 6 minutes) from Letterkenny on the N56 which is the largest town in [[County Donegal]]. The village's name 'Cill Mhic nEanain' means 'the church of the sons of Eanan'.


==Industry==
==Geography==
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Kilmacrennan lies on the [[N56 road (Ireland)|N56 road]], 9&nbsp;km northwest of [[Letterkenny]] which is the largest town in County Donegal. The village's name 'Cill Mhic nÉanáin' means 'the church of the sons of Éanán'.
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North West Aluminium manufacture and produce a large range of aluminium & pvc roofline trims. They recently won the Donegal County Enterprise, 'Business of the year 2008' award at a black tie ceromony.


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Two rivers flow through the village, the [[River Lennon|Lennon]] and the [[Lurgy (river)|Lurgy]]. Traditionally, the river Lennon was renowned for salmon fishing; however, the salmon numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years. Most anglers blame pollution for this. The salmon and trout population is slowly increasing but will take a number of years for it to reach its old level.
==Rivers==
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Two rivers flow through the village, the Lennon and the Lurgy. Traditionally the river Lennon was renowned as an excellent river for fishing salmon however the salmon numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years, most anglers blame pollution for this. The salmon and trout population is slowing increasing but will take a number of years for it to reach its old level
[[Image:Kilmacrennan.JPG|300px|left|thumb|The crossroads on Kilmacrennan main street.]]


==Amenities==
==Amenities==
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There are 3 pubs in the village: The Village Court, The Anglers Haven and [[The Millbridge]], a post office, a [[SPAR]] supermarket and filling station, Millbridge Meats butchers, Cut n Styles hairdressers, and at the thatched cottage, a fruit and veg stall and chip van. There is also the Hilltop Cafe and Take-Away located in the centre of the village, an Italian restaurant adjacent to the Village Court, along with food menus available in the other local bars. There are 3 churches in the Village: a Catholic Church and a Church of Ireland. There is also a Presbyterian Church in the townland of Leiter about 3 miles from the village. Work has recently finished on the long awaited new National School which is located across from the old school and Catholic Church. There is approximately 154 pupils attending. It opened for the first time on 31 March 2008.
A 1916 Remembrance Garden was opened to the public in 2016 to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising. There are three churches: a Catholic church and the Church of St Finian and St Mark [[Church of Ireland]] in the village itself, as well as a [[Presbyterian]] Church in the townland of Leiter about 3&nbsp;km away. Kilmacrennan national school is also located beside the Catholic church. It has approximately 185 pupils. It opened in 2008. The previous national school, which opened in 1935, is across the road.
the principal is Mr. John Deveney and the Deputy is Mrs. Marie Boyle.


==Industry==
Notable natives include [[Michael Logue]], also the "Notorious Benny G" and arch rival "Fat Rab".
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North West Aluminium manufacture and produce a large range of aluminium & pvc roofline trims. They won the Donegal County Enterprise 'Business of the year' award in 2008.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}

==Sport==
Kilmacrennan has a soccer club called Kilmacrennan Celtic, founded in 1977 and formerly known as Lurgy Celtic. They have a senior and reserve team in the Donegal League and also have underage teams from u-8 level to u-18 level.

==Notable people==
* [[Arthur Kenney (priest)|Arthur Kenney]], Dean of Achonry 1812–1821
* [[Michael Logue]], Archbishop of Armagh 1887–1924
* [[Bernard McGlinchey]], senator and businessman<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/04/11/sadness-across-donegal-at-death-of-renowned-politician-bernard-mcglinchey/|title=Sadness across Donegal at death of renowned politician Bernard McGlinchey|work=Donegal Daily|date=11 April 2013|access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref>
* [[Cahir O'Doherty]] was killed near here, was decapitated and his head was put on public display
* [[John O'Donnell (Irish politician, born 1980s)|John O'Donnell]], businessman and politician<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0725/804685-councillor-assault/|title=Councillor John O'Donnell charged with assault|work=[[RTÉ News]]|date=25 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527233328/https://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0725/804685-councillor-assault/|archive-date=27 May 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of populated places in the Republic of Ireland|List of populated places in Ireland]]
* [[List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland#County Donegal|List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Donegal)]]
* [[List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland#County Donegal|List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Donegal)]]
* [[Kilmacrennan railway station]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
* [http://www.kilmacrennanschoolreunion.ie St. Colmcille's National school Reunion- 10th and 11th August 2007]

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Latest revision as of 03:05, 13 November 2024

Kilmacrennan
Cill Mhic Réanáin
Village
The village is on the N56 road
The village is on the N56 road
Kilmacrennan is located in Ireland
Kilmacrennan
Kilmacrennan
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 55°01′47″N 7°46′43″W / 55.029744°N 7.778664°W / 55.029744; -7.778664
CountryIreland
ProvinceUlster
CountyCounty Donegal
Government
 • Dáil ÉireannDonegal
Population
 (2022)[1]
888
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceC166178
The crossroads on Main Street

Kilmacrennan[2] (Irish: Cill Mhic nÉanáin or Cill Mhic Réanáin),[3] also Kilmacrenan, is a village, townland and civil parish in County Donegal, Ireland. The village population was 888, as of the 2022 census.[1] The village's population has increased steadily over the last decade[when?] with many new housing developments catering, in particular, for an overspill population from Letterkenny.[citation needed] Kilmacrennan was historically the caput of its eponymous Barony of Kilmacrennan, of the eight Baronies of Donegal.

The Battle of Kilmacrennan was fought near the village in 1608 during O'Doherty's Rebellion.

Geography

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Kilmacrennan lies on the N56 road, 9 km northwest of Letterkenny which is the largest town in County Donegal. The village's name 'Cill Mhic nÉanáin' means 'the church of the sons of Éanán'.

Two rivers flow through the village, the Lennon and the Lurgy. Traditionally, the river Lennon was renowned for salmon fishing; however, the salmon numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years. Most anglers blame pollution for this. The salmon and trout population is slowly increasing but will take a number of years for it to reach its old level.

Amenities

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A 1916 Remembrance Garden was opened to the public in 2016 to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising. There are three churches: a Catholic church and the Church of St Finian and St Mark Church of Ireland in the village itself, as well as a Presbyterian Church in the townland of Leiter about 3 km away. Kilmacrennan national school is also located beside the Catholic church. It has approximately 185 pupils. It opened in 2008. The previous national school, which opened in 1935, is across the road.

Industry

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North West Aluminium manufacture and produce a large range of aluminium & pvc roofline trims. They won the Donegal County Enterprise 'Business of the year' award in 2008.[citation needed]

Sport

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Kilmacrennan has a soccer club called Kilmacrennan Celtic, founded in 1977 and formerly known as Lurgy Celtic. They have a senior and reserve team in the Donegal League and also have underage teams from u-8 level to u-18 level.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Census Interactive Map – Towns: Kilmacrennan". Census 2022. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  2. ^ Official spelling used by, among others, Kilmacrennan School, Raphoe Diocese's Parish of Kilmacrennan Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Kilmacrennan Celtic Football Club.
  3. ^ "Cill Mhic Réanáin/Kilmacrenan". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Sadness across Donegal at death of renowned politician Bernard McGlinchey". Donegal Daily. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Councillor John O'Donnell charged with assault". RTÉ News. 25 July 2016. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017.
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