Killea, County Donegal

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Killea
Irish: Cill Fhéich
County Donegal, County Londonderry
Location
Location: 54°58’37"N, 7°24’0"W
Data
Population: 581  (2011)
Post town: Carrigans, Londonderry
Postcode: F93, BT48
Local Government
Dáil
constituency:
Donegal North-East, Foyle

Killea is a village on the borders of the counties of Donegal and Londonderry. Its name is from the Irish Cill Fhéich, meaning "Fiach's church".

In recent years, many new homes have been built in the area and the village now acts largely as a commuter village for Londonderry. The majority of the village lies in County Donegal, but the residential area has spilled over into County Londonderry to the east.

Notable persons

  • Kevin McHugh - a footballer with Derry City FC of the League of Ireland.

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