Killyclogher
Encyclopedia
Killyclogher is a village on the outskirts of the town of Omagh
, County Tyrone
, Northern Ireland
. It is also a townland
and an electoral ward of Omagh District Council
. According to the 2001 census
, it had a population of 11,481.
Due to urban sprawl in the 1990s, Killyclogher is often recognised as being inside Omagh town boundaries, however, Killyclogher residents continue to take pride in identifying themselves as belonging to the village of Killyclogher, and not Omagh. This has led to much debate between the residents of the greater Omagh area as to where Omagh ends and Killyclogher begins. In the West Tyrone Area Plan (published 10th January 2006), this was said on the issue:
"Participants highlighted the need to maintain the identity of Killyclogher as an entity separate from Omagh. Fears were expressed that the village identity has been submerged in the urban sprawl of Omagh. It was pointed out that Killyclogher, which, according to the 2001 census has a population approaching 3000 people is not mentioned in the Issues paper - not even on the map! Also, it was proposed that the area should be designated by the WTAP (West Tyrone Area Plan) as a distinct settlement. The community has its own local community infrastructure such as a vibrant GAA club, Church, Parish hierarchy, Youth club, Community hall and Senior Citizens club. "
It was also proposed that a brick paving scheme or change of texture to the road surface would help to define the Killyclogher boundaries, as well as village signage.
Killyclogher gives its Irish
name to the successful Gaelic football team which is part of the GAA
club of Cappagh Parish, within which Killyclogher is situated. The GAA club provides for all aspects of GAA sport and cultural activities. Dún Uladh, the regional headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
are also situated in Killyclogher and is the home of Killyclogher St Marys GAA Club.
Omagh
Omagh is the county town of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is situated where the rivers Drumragh and Camowen meet to form the Strule. The town, which is the largest in the county, had a population of 19,910 at the 2001 Census. Omagh also contains the headquarters of Omagh District Council and...
, County Tyrone
County Tyrone
Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Londonderry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Londonderry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610-1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It is also 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 an electoral ward of Omagh District Council
Omagh District Council
Omagh District Council is a local council in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Its headquarters is in the town of Omagh, which is the traditional county town of Tyrone. The council area is about , making it the second largest local council area in Northern Ireland with a population of just over...
. According to the 2001 census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
, it had a population of 11,481.
Boundaries
Due to urban sprawl in the 1990s, Killyclogher is often recognised as being inside Omagh town boundaries, however, Killyclogher residents continue to take pride in identifying themselves as belonging to the village of Killyclogher, and not Omagh. This has led to much debate between the residents of the greater Omagh area as to where Omagh ends and Killyclogher begins. In the West Tyrone Area Plan (published 10th January 2006), this was said on the issue:
"Participants highlighted the need to maintain the identity of Killyclogher as an entity separate from Omagh. Fears were expressed that the village identity has been submerged in the urban sprawl of Omagh. It was pointed out that Killyclogher, which, according to the 2001 census has a population approaching 3000 people is not mentioned in the Issues paper - not even on the map! Also, it was proposed that the area should be designated by the WTAP (West Tyrone Area Plan) as a distinct settlement. The community has its own local community infrastructure such as a vibrant GAA club, Church, Parish hierarchy, Youth club, Community hall and Senior Citizens club. "
It was also proposed that a brick paving scheme or change of texture to the road surface would help to define the Killyclogher boundaries, as well as village signage.
GAA Club
Killyclogher gives its Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
name to the successful Gaelic football team which is part of the GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club of Cappagh Parish, within which Killyclogher is situated. The GAA club provides for all aspects of GAA sport and cultural activities. Dún Uladh, the regional headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is the primary Irish organisation dedicated to the promotion of the music, song, dance and the language of Ireland. The name of the organisation is often abbreviated to Comhaltas or CCÉ...
are also situated in Killyclogher and is the home of Killyclogher St Marys GAA Club.