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Forkhill is the home of [[Forkhill Peadar Ó Doirnín GAC]], which is one of the oldest clubs in [[Armagh GAA]], having been founded in 1888. It currently plays [[Gaelic football]] at |
Forkhill is the home of [[Forkhill Peadar Ó Doirnín GAC]], which is one of the oldest clubs in [[Armagh GAA]], having been founded in 1888. It currently plays [[Gaelic football]] at Senior level. Its name commemorates the 18th-century poet [[Peadar Ó Doirnín]]. |
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Revision as of 02:42, 2 June 2015
Forkhill/Forkill
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| Population | 498 (2011) |
| Irish grid reference | J013158 |
| • Belfast | 41 mi (66 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWRY |
| Postcode district | BT35 |
| Dialling code | 028, +44 28 |
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| NI Assembly | |
Forkhill or Forkill (from Irish Foirceal)[1] is a small village and civil parish in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is within the Ring of Gullion and in the 2011 Census it had a recorded population of 498.[2]
The name is pronounced either /ˈfɔːrk.hɪl/ fork-HIL or /ˈfɔːrkɪl/ for-KIL and comes from the Irish foirceal, meaning "trough" or "hollow".[3] This may refer to the village's position on flat land between the large hills of Tievecrom (to the east) and Croslieve (to the west).
History
The Troubles
Development
A £550,000 community project comprising retail/office units and a light industrial unit was developed by Forkhill and District Development Association and funded by the Community Regeneration and Improvement Special Programme (CRISP). It opened in May 2004. With the British Army's demilitarization of South Armagh, the site of the old barracks is earmarked for future developments.
Sport
Forkhill is the home of Forkhill Peadar Ó Doirnín GAC, which is one of the oldest clubs in Armagh GAA, having been founded in 1888. It currently plays Gaelic football at Senior level. Its name commemorates the 18th-century poet Peadar Ó Doirnín.
Schools
See also
References
- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland: Forkill
- ^ See Census 2011 - Headcount and Household Estimates for Settlements published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, available at http://www.nisra.gov.uk/census/2011/results/settlements.html
- ^ Newry & Mourne Council Area, Northern Ireland Place-name Project
External links
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