Corcrain
Ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.431, -6.452 |
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| Dialling code: | 02838 (Portadown) |
Corcrain is an electoral ward within the local government area of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon in Northern Ireland, sitting in the drumlin-dotted countryside of County Armagh just a short drive from Armagh city. The area mixes small settlements and farmland, reflecting the patchwork of orchards and pastures that give the county its "Orchard County" character, with easy commuter links into nearby towns and local industrial estates.
Local life in Corcrain tends to revolve around community groups, schools and sporting clubs, while the economy remains a blend of agriculture and commuting employment. The ward benefits from proximity to the historic and cultural attractions of Armagh - cathedrals, museums and archaeological sites - so residents enjoy a rural setting with ready access to town amenities and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Corcrain
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 2.5 miles4 km
- Antrim Centre 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Banbridge East 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Banbridge South 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Banbridge West 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Cookstown East 19.2 miles31 km
- Cookstown South 18.7 miles30 km
- Cookstown West 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Killycomain Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Ballybay Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Mahon Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kernan Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Craigavon Centre Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bleary Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Brownlow Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Derrytrasna Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Birches Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Loughgall Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Shankill Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Tandragee Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
Example postcodes in Corcrain
BT62 1BP, BT62 1PD, BT62 1RU, BT62 1BF, BT62 1BQ, BT62 1DB, BT62 1DA, BT62 1SP, BT62 1HT … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 18.3 miles29.4 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Portadown Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Lurgan Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Corcrain Ad
- Seagoe Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Belmont House Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Bannville Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Charlemont Arms Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cohannon Inn 2 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Corcrain
- Ballyoran Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carrick Blacker Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Clontylew House Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Mullavilly House Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Oxford Island Nature reserve 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Drumilly House Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Summer Island Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Castle Dillon House Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Gosford Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Argory Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Palace Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Portmore Lough Nature reserve 10.9 miles17.5 km