Kiltivna
Townland in County Galway, Ireland
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Kiltivna (Irish: Cill tSuibhne, meaning 'Sweeny's church'),[1] also spelled Kiltevna,[1] is a townland in the civil parish of Dunmore in County Galway, Ireland.[2] It is located between the towns of Dunmore and Glenamaddy. The townland, which is 0.78 kilometres (0.48 mi) in area,[3] had a population of 33 people as of the 2011 census.[4]
Evidence of ancient settlement in the townland include several ringfort sites, a ruined medieval church and a graveyard.[5] Some sources associate the ruined church with Saint Patrick.[6][7] The current Catholic church in Kiltivna, which is dedicated to Christ the King, was built c. 1850.[8] Other local amenities include a hardware store, a garage and a public house.[citation needed]
