Annaclone

Annaclone (from Irish Eanach Luain, meaning 'marsh of the haunch-like hill') is a village and civil parish between Rathfriland and Banbridge in south County Down, Northern Ireland, about 7 km south-east of Banbridge.

[2] The geography of Annaclone is typical of much of the area around the Mourne Mountains with rolling drumlins and farmland.

Corbet Lough is a particular place of interest for anglers while the highest point of the parish, locally known as 'the Knock' offers panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains towards the south and Slieve Croob towards the north east.

The marsh in the Ardbrin area of Annaclone is of particular historical interest and several Celtic artefacts were found in it, including a horn known as the 'Ardbrin Horn' which now resides in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.

Indeed, the aforementioned Celtic artefacts found in the parish cement its link with the ancient clan.

St Colman's Church, Annaclone, in 2007