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Clonmore, County Armagh

Village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland


Village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland

FieldValue
official_nameClonmore
countryNorthern Ireland
lieutenancy_northern_irelandCounty Armagh
postcode_areaBT
postcode_districtBT71
post_townDUNGANNON
coordinates
unitary_northern_irelandDungannon
constituency_westminsterFermanagh and South Tyrone
constituency_ni_assemblyFermanagh and South Tyrone
belfast_distance_mi29
dublin_distance_mi79
hide_servicesYes
irish_nameCluain Mór

Clonmore () is a hamlet and townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is 5 mi east of Dungannon, close to the banks of the River Blackwater.

Clonmore shrine

The Clonmore shrine was found on the banks of the Blackwater river which runs along the big meadow, and is Ireland's earliest Christian metal artifact. It is housed in the Ulster Museum in Belfast.

Sport

The local Gaelic football club is Clonmore Robert Emmet's GFC, which competes in Armagh GAA competitions at Junior level. Underage boys' football is organised through an amalgamation with neighbors Collegeland and Annaghmore. The teams play as Naomh Eoin. Girls and Ladies football is offered through the sister club Naomh Labhaoise.

Former railway

In 1858 the Portadown, Dungannon and Omagh Junction Railway opened Vernersbridge railway station, 0.7 mi south of Clonmore. The Great Northern Railway Board closed the station in 1954

References

References

  1. link. (2012-05-29)
  2. (November 2019). "The Clonmore shrine".
  3. FitzGerald, J.D.. (1995). "The Derry Road". [[Colourpoint Books.
  4. Baker, Michael H.C.. (1972). "Irish Railways since 1916". [[Ian Allan Publishing.
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