Trillick
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Trillick is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 303 people in the 2001 Census. Trillick is situated in the Omagh District Council area.
Trillick Trileac (in Irish) “three stones”, is another term for a chambered tomb. The village is named from a ruined example beside Trillick Castle.
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[edit] History
In the 7th century an abbey was located at Trillick and in the 17th century the land passed to the Mervyn family who built a castle to the north of the town. The ruins of the castle are still evident.
[edit] The Troubles
For more information see The Troubles in Trillick, which includes a list of incidents in Trillick during the Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
[edit] Buildings of note
- Trillick Market House built about 1820, currently used as a Masonic Hall.
[edit] References
[edit] See also
- List of villages in Northern Ireland
- List of towns in Northern Ireland
- List of Irish Towns with a Market House
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