Killashee, County Longford
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Killashee
Irish: Cill na Sí | |
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Village | |
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  Killashee Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°40′53″N 7°52′49″W / 53.6815°N 7.8804°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Longford |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 215 |
| Irish Grid Reference | N075702 |
Killashee (Irish: Cill na Sí)[2] is a village in County Longford, Ireland. It is situated on the N63 midway between Lanesborough and Longford, near the Royal Canal and 8 km (5.0 mi) east of the River Shannon. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.[2]
Killashee is home to St. Brigid's Killashee GAA, the team currently competes in the Longford Intermediate Football Championship. Killashee has produced some inter-county players through the years.[citation needed] Killashee had an international player who represented Ireland in the Shinty-Hurling International Series in 2018.[citation needed]
