Currin
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| Currin | |
| Fermanagh | |
|---|---|
 Currin | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | H284504 |
| Location: | 54°24’7"N, 7°35’17"W |
| Data | |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Fermanagh and Omagh |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
Currin, is a village and a townland in Magheracross Parish in Fermanagh. The townland extends over 327 acres in area.[1]
The Currin area has a rich history:[2]
- St Patrick is said to have come through the area in 450AD.
- St Columba passed through the area in 550 AD
- Nearby Magheracross Monastery was founded about 749.
In 1867 Currin was reported to have had a Presbyterian and two Roman Catholic churches and three schools.[3] Also a fair was held on the 6th May.
References
- ↑ Currin Townland Information.
- ↑ History of the Parish.
- ↑ The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868
