Corrinshego (from Irish Cor-fhuinnseoige 'ash-tree hill')[1] is a townland in the Parish of Middle Killeavy, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It lies 1.6 km (1 mile) to the west of Newry in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Corrinshego
Cor fhuinnseoige
Etymology: Ash-tree hill
Corrinshego is located in island of Ireland
Corrinshego
Corrinshego
Coordinates: 54°10′19″N 6°22′44″W / 54.17194°N 6.37889°W / 54.17194; -6.37889
Irish Grid ReferenceJ059260
CountryNorthern Ireland
ProvinceUlster
CountyArmagh
BaronyOrior Lower
Area
 • Total
160 km2 (396 acres)
Highest elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Lowest elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (IST)
Postcode
BT35 7LU & BT35 8PR

Corrinshego stretches steeply up Camlough Mountain almost to the summit, with all of the area south of the Carrivekeeney Road inside the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sports

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The local GAA club is Thomas Davis GFC, Corrinshego.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Place Names NI - Home".
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