Kilfian (Irish: Cill Aodháin)[1] is a civil parish within the barony of Tirawley, County Mayo, Ireland. It is traditionally a rural community, located between the towns of Belderrig, Crossmolina, Killala and Ballycastle.
Kilfian
Cill Aodháin | |
|---|---|
Civil parish | |
  Kilfian Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 54°12′56″N 9°21′34″W / 54.21567°N 9.35932°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Irish Grid Reference | G113305 |
Kilfian was the birthplace of Lady Sarah Fleming (née McElroy), wife of Sir Alexander Fleming.[2]
References
edit- ^ Placenames Database of Ireland: Bekan parish
- ^ "History of Kilfian". Archived from the original on 9 October 2013.
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