HISTORY
 
The Culleens/Kilglass area has many historic sites and very interesting stories behind them
Here is a selection of a few historic places and their stories
 
The Culleens Ambush
On July 1st 1921, two policemen of the Royal Irish Constabulary were shot dead after being captured at an ambush at Culleens. For more details CLICK HERE
 
Oghill House
Completed in 1839 by Robert Armstrong, and in 1920 purchased by the Parish of Killglass. For the full historic story of one of Culleens/Kilglass oldest buildings CLICK HERE
 
Apparition At Carns, Culleens
On the 2nd of September 1985, Four girls walking that night witnessed an Apparation of Our Lady and Saint Bernadette. For a detailed account CLICK HERE
 
The Griddle Stone
A splendid specimen of a standing stone in Culleens/Kilglass. For the stories and myths behind this 5000 year old Dolmen CLICK HERE
 
Old Church, Kilglass
The old Kilglass church had gone out of use before the end of the l7th century. In it there is the tombstone of Coronet James Woods, who died in l692. For more information
CLICK HERE
 
The Match Trick
Well-known match trick which originated in the days of the cattle fair in Culleens. To test yourself CLICK HERE
 

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