Kilmore, County Armagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kilmore
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 Kilmore Parish Church |
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| Population | 190 |
| Irish grid reference | 94335 51124 H 94335 51124 |
| • Belfast | 28 mi (45 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Armagh |
| Postcode district | BT61 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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Kilmore or Killmore is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Cill Mhór, which means "Great Church." Kilmore is also a townland and a civil parish.
The village is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Richhill. It is part of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. In 2011, about 190 people lived in Kilmore.
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Ancient Discoveries
Archaeologists have found many interesting items in the Kilmore area. These discoveries help us learn about the past. Some finds include a silver finger ring from the 1100s.
Other items found are a bone comb and pieces of a bracelet made from lignite. Lignite is a type of soft coal. Skeletal remains have also been found in fields near the church. An old copper alloy pin from the early 900s is now kept in the British Museum.
Famous People
Thomas Preston: A Scientist from Kilmore
Thomas Preston was an important Irish scientist from the 1800s. He was born in Kilmore. Preston wrote many books about heat and light.
He is also famous for discovering the Zeeman Effect. This effect explains how light changes when it passes through a magnetic field. It was a big step forward in understanding physics.
Sports and Clubs
Gaelic Games in Kilmore
The closest GAA club to Kilmore is Ballyhegan Davitts GAC. GAA is a popular sport in Ireland, including games like Gaelic football and hurling. Ballyhegan Davitts GAC is one of the oldest GAA clubs in County Armagh.
Education
Local School
Kilmore has a primary school called St. Oliver Plunkett's Primary School. It helps educate the children of the village and the surrounding area.
