Denn is a civil parish in County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland with three churches.
Ethnology
The name "Denn" is derived from the old Irish word "dionga", meaning "fortress". The townlands of Denbann and Denmore roughly translate to the "white fort" and the "large fort" respectively.
Location
Denn is located between the towns of Cavan and Ballyjamesduff in County Cavan, Ireland. It is part of the baronies of Castlerahan, Clanmahon and Loughtee Upper. The parish is located nearby to the small mountain Slieve Glah. The village of Crosskeys is located in the center of the parish.
Amenities
Denn has one Anglican (Denmore church) and two Catholic churches (St. Matthew's in Crosskeys and Drumavaddy in Carrickaboy), A Gaelic football club (Denn GFC) a national school (Crosskeys National School), a resource center, a community center and an inn.
Townlands
There are 58 townlands in Denn parish: