Crosserlough

Crosserlough, historically known as Cros Ar Loch, is a large civil parish in southern County Cavan, in the province of Ulster, Ireland. It is located between Ballyjamesduff and Lough Sheelin.

The parish consists of three areas. Kilnaleck, which is a village, Drumkilly and Crosserlough.

There are three schools in the parish, Kilnaleck, Drumkilly and Crosserlough. There are three Catholic Churches in Crosserlough, the Parish Church in the townland of Cullow, in the Crosserlough area. This church was built in 1888. There is also a Church of Ireland church at Kildrumferton.

There are six pubs, three grocery shops, a post office, a pharmacy, two off-licences - attached to pubs, a butchers, a garage, a barbers, drapery shop, two chippers, a Chinese, a hairdresser, a beautician, a car dealership and approximately 30 houses in Kilnaleck.

The father of Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago White Sox in the early part of the 20th century was born here in the mid-19th century.

Crosserlough is a proud G.A.A. parish. This is mainly due to its seven senior championships in a row back in the '70s. The McCabe brothers of Andy and P.V., and the legendary John Byres are just some of the names that made up this team. Anna Reilly née McCabe made up part of the first Cavan ladies all Ireland Victory. One of Cavan's most famous footballers, Mick Higgins R.I.P 28-01-2010, spent his youth in Crosserlough. Crosserlough have always played at senior level, the only team to do so in the county. Crosserlough also have a strong Camogie tradition, as well as some promising underage talent. Crosserlough is also home to Innyvale Athletic Club.

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