Coa, Northern Ireland

Coa is a townland and hamlet in Magheracross civil parish, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
It is located east of the town of Ballinamallard and is 399.11 acres in area. Landmarks include St Marys Church Coa, Cavanalough Glebe, and Killee Lough.

History

About 450 AD the parish was said to have been founded by St Patrick and about 550 AD St Columba passed through the area. In 1769, John Wesley visited the district bringing Methodism and Coa Chapel was built in 1770. In the early 20th century, further religious movements swept the district.

Sport

The area has a Gaelic football club, Coa O'Dwyers.
It is the birthplace of Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna.