Allen, County Kildare

Allen, County Kildare

Infobox Irish Place
name = Allen
gaeilge = Almu
motto =
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pin coords = left: 45px; top: 50px
north coord = 53.235756
west coord = 6.857887
irish grid = N758216
area =
elevation =
province = Leinster
county = County Kildare
town pop =
rural pop =
census yr = 2002
web =
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Allen is a village in County Kildare in Ireland located on regional road R415 between Kilmeage and Milltown. The village is overlooked by The Hill of Allen, which in recent times has been scarred by quarrying. This hill, visible over much of Kildare and the surrounding counties, is regarded as the ancient seat of Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool).

History

In AD 722 [http://www.hastings.edu/academic/english/Kings/Cath_Almaine.html The Battle of Allen] took place between the Leinstermen, commanded by their King, Murchadh, son of Bran and the northern and southern Hy Neill, commanded by Ferghal, King of Erin, along with his son Aedh Allen, and Aedh Laighean, King of Hy Maine in Connacht.

ee Also

* List of towns and villages in Ireland.
* Hill of Allen


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