Killoughey, officially Killoughy and historically "Killaghy" or "Killahy ", is the name of a townland

Townland

A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...

 and civil parish

Civil parish

In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...

 south-west of Tullamore

Tullamore

Tullamore is a town in County Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland. It is Offaly's county town and the centre of the district.Tullamore is an important commercial and industrial centre in the region. Major international employers in the town include 'Tyco Healthcare' and 'Boston Scientific'. In...

 in County Offaly

County Offaly

County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...

, Ireland

Ireland

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Before 1784 there were two distinct parishes of Killoughey and Ballyboy

Ballyboy

Ballyboy or Ballaboy is a village in County Offaly, Ireland. It is about two kilometres east of Kilcormac.Although now a small village of several houses, a pub and a primary school, it was an important and thriving hub in the Middle Ages. During this era, the town had a hat and glove factory, a...

. The two parishes were united in 1784 and today form one parish of Kilcormac

Kilcormac

Kilcormac is a village in County Offaly, Ireland, located on the N52 at its junction with the R437 regional road, between the towns of Tullamore and Birr....

 and Killoughy of the diocese of Meath

County Meath

County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...

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The two main villages in the Killoughy end of the Parish are Blue Ball

Blue Ball, County Offaly

Blue Ball, historically known as Pallis , is a hamlet in County Offaly, lying southwest of Tullamore at the junction of the N52 and the R357.-See also:* List of towns and villages in Ireland...

 and Mount Bolus.

External links

• Killoughey Parish (unofficial)
  • Map of the area