The parish of Killanny (Irish: Cill Eanaigh)[1] lies in both County Louth and Monaghan and is part of the Diocese of Clogher.

Several small lakes are to be found throughout the parish and the soil quality is superior to that of the north of Carrickmacross, reflecting the underlying limestone rock.

Killanny lays claim to an association with Saint Patrick, through the old Christian site and Annagholish Hill.

It is thought possible that Killanny originally consisted of two parishes separated by the River Glyde and that following the Anglo-Norman settlement the two parts were joined.

The present Catholic church of St. Enda, built in Hiberno-Romanesque style in 1927, is on a new site in Tullydrum, County Louth.

The increase from 1901 to 1911 is perhaps due to the ongoing Gaelic Revival and is evidenced by a greater amount of students claiming proficiency.