Killeigh (Irish: Cill Aichidh, meaning "church of the field")[2] 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 / 53.214; -7.450 | |
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.[3]
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