Croagh
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History
Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes a number of ringfort and fulacht fiadh sites in the townlands of Croagh, Adamstown and Ballycannon.[4][5] The ruins of a medieval church and enclosure lie in the village.[6] The current Catholic church, which is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and was built c. Template:TrimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".,[7] is one of several protected structures within the village.[8]
Amenities and sport
Croagh, which had a population of 216 as of the 2016 census,[9] has a national (primary) school with an enrollment of approximately 70 children.[10] Other amenities include a Catholic church, garden centre, childcare facility, medical centre, music school, pubs, nursing home, community centre, a village park and sports ground.[2]
The local Gaelic Athletic Association club, Croagh-Kilfinny, won the Limerick Junior Hurling Championship in 2021.[11]
Shountrade AFC, an association football club, was founded in 1987 in Croagh.Template:Fact
See also
Further reading
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References
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External links
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