Killeter

Infobox UK place
official_name= Killeter
irish_name= Coill Íochtair
scots_name=
local_name=
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map_type= Northern Ireland
latitude= 54.668743581839706
longitude= -7.682275772094727
belfast_distance= 90 miles
population= 147 (2001)
irish_grid_reference= H240806
unitary_northern_ireland= Strabane District
country= Northern Ireland
post_town= CASTLEDERG
postcode_area= BT
postcode_district= BT81
dial_code= 028, +44 28
constituency_westminster= West Tyrone
lieutenancy_northern_ireland= County Tyrone
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Killeter (Irish: "Coill Íochtair" ) is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, near Castlederg. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 147 people. It lies within the Strabane District Council area.

Killeter has attained significant national renown as a result of its annual August fair, which celebrates the diversity and richness of rural life. The village itself is situated along an ancient pilgrimage trail which winds its way to Lough Derg and as a result is rich in christian heritage. The national cycle network traverses part of this trail allowing visitors to enjoy a unique landscape bounded to the west by the magnificent Killeter Forest.

Places of interest

*Just along the road from Killeter is the Magherakeel Historical Site with its holy well, lime kiln and ruins of an early settlement church. The Magherakeel Monastic Site along the Lower Strabane Road, near Castlederg is one of Ireland's most important ecclesiastical centres. The monastic site dates from the 6th century with only a small section of wall remaining from the St Caireall’s church.
*Saint Patrick’s Well, Killeter, is a well that legend says St Patrick stopped at to drink after leaving Lough Derg.

Strange events

*On the 29 April 1844, a shower of Meteoric Stones fell, in the sight of several people, at Killeter, near Castlederg, Co. Tyrone; they were broken into small fragments by the fall, one piece only being found entire.

References

* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information System]
* [http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/bookman/meteorites/C19.HTM#kille Killeter Meteorites, 1844]
* [http://www.irishcycletours.com/CycleNorthwest.asp Cycle Northwest]
* [http://www.strabanedc.com/general_information/towns_villages/castlederg/ Strabane District Council]
* [http://www.destinations-uk.com/ireland.php?countyid=85 Destinations UK - Tyrone]

See also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland