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Tommy Makem

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The source records Keady as this person's birthplace. The pin marks the area, not an exact birth address or later home.

Tommy Makem
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Keady
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Why this person is known: Irish musician, artist and poet (1932–2007)

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  • Sean Davis, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Eric Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
  • Mike Simms, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
  • Kenneth Allen, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
  • Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Dean Molyneaux, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Keady MonumentMemorial · 56 yd

Explorer Tom Here stands the Keady Monument, a sturdy 1871 tribute to local industrialist and politician William Kirk on Market Street.

Kirk MemorialMemorial · 56 yd

Explorer Tom The Kirk Memorial is a Grade B1 listed structure in Keady, marking history with a quiet, dignified presence for all to see.

Second Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 113 yd

Explorer Tom The Second Keady Presbyterian Church is a Grade B listed building in County Armagh, standing as a testament to local faith.

Keady GlenForest · 173 yd

Explorer Tom Keady Glen forest runs parallel to the River Clea, leading towards the Old Mill where the water probably hums a catchy tune.

Keady PlaygroundChildren's playground · 289 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Keady Playground in County Armagh might be a secret treasure, waiting for curious kids to discover its hidden fun.

Children's playground2.0 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom This County Armagh playground might whisper stories to anyone who listens closely, sharing tales of knights and queens.

Church & Graveyard: Tassagh Graveyard in TassaghChurch & Graveyard: Tassagh Graveyard · 2.6 mi

Explorer Tom Tassagh Graveyard looks delightful, with genealogists mapping family names by the gate, ready for your curious eyes.

Holy Well: Saint Malachys Well, Saint Mochuas Well & Tobar Mochua Agus Mocholmog in DrummelandHoly Well: Saint Malachys Well, Saint Mochuas Well & Tobar Mochua Agus Mocholmog · 3.4 mi

Explorer Tom Saint Malachys Well in Drummeland has cloths tied to branches, showing that people still leave rags there as marks of deep devotion.

Multiperiod Church, Graveyard & Enclosure: Derrynoose Old Church, Lisrocatty, Lysreakeilte, Listrakelt, St. Mochua's in ListarkeltMultiperiod Church, Graveyard & Enclosure: Derrynoose Old Church, Lisrocatty, Lysreakeilte, Listrakelt, St. Mochua's · 3.4 mi

Explorer Tom Derrynoose Old Church and enclosure at Listarkelt; the 1622 ruins hint at layers of history, from St. Mochua’s time.

CarrigatukeMountain / peak · 3.8 mi

Explorer Tom You can spot Carrigatuke from the Armagh Road in Keady, so let's zoom in and see what it looks like.

Monaghan WayWalking route · 4.0 mi

Explorer Tom Head west down the Monaghan Way, a hill-walker's lane that leads your eyes toward Loughbrattoge.

Fews ForestForest · 4.2 mi

Explorer Tom Fews Forest is a large conifer forest spread across high ground between Newtownhamilton and Keady, looking very majestic and slightly smug.

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