Currin, County Fermanagh

Currin, is a locality and townland in Magheracross Parish Northern Ireland.[1] Currin is 327.46 acres in area.[2]

Currin, Northern Ireland

The Currin area has a rich history.[3] St Patrick is said to have come through the area in 450AD. St Columba passed thorough the area in 550 AD Nearby Magheracross Monastery was founded about 749. In 1867 Currin was reported to have had a Presbyterian and 2 Catholic churches and three schools.[4] Also a fair was held on the 6th May.

References
  1. Currin, Fermangh, https://www.genuki.org.uk.
  2. Currin Townland Information.
  3. History of the Parish.
  4. The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868
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