Killeigh
Killeigh (Irish: Cill Aichidh, meaning "church of the field") is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It is located around 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the county town of Tullamore, on the N80 national secondary road; the Slieve Bloom Mountains lie a similar distance further south.
Killeigh Cill Aichidh | |
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Village | |
 Killeigh Village | |
  Killeigh Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.214°N 7.450°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Offaly |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Population (2016)[1] | 212 |
| Irish Grid Reference | N368181 |
Killeigh was the birthplace of racing greyhound 'Mick the Miller', and a statue has been placed on the village green to commemorate this dog.[2]
References
- "Sapmap Area - Settlements - Killeigh". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office. April 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- Mick the Miller commemorative website
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