Clonmore, County Armagh
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Clonmore
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  Clonmore Location within Northern Ireland | |
| • Belfast | 29 mi (47 km) |
| • Dublin | 79 mi (127 km) |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNGANNON |
| Postcode district | BT71 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Clonmore (from Irish Cluain Mór 'large meadow')[1] is a hamlet and townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is 5 miles (8 km) east of Dungannon, close to the banks of the River Blackwater.
The Clonmore shrine was found on the banks of the Blackwater river which runs along the big meadow, and is Ireland's earliest Christian metal artifact.[clarification needed] It is housed in the Ulster Museum in Belfast.[2]
Sport
The local Gaelic football club is Clonmore Robert Emmet's GFC, which competes in Armagh GAA competitions at Junior level. Underage boys' football is organised through an amalgamation with neighbors Collegeland and Annaghmore. The teams play as Naomh Eoin. Girls and Ladies football is offered through the sister club Naomh Labhaoise.
