Rathfriland
Ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.262, -6.125 |
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| Population: | 2,063 |
Rathfriland is a compact market town and ward in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, in Northern Ireland. It sits amid the rolling drumlin farmland of County Down and serves a wide rural hinterland, within easy reach of Banbridge and Newry, which makes it a local service centre for surrounding villages.
The town retains a traditional high street of independent shops, cafés and pubs and a lively community life centred on local sports clubs and volunteer groups. Its economy is still linked to agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger towns; architecturally and historically you’ll find 18th–19th century buildings and a strong sense of local identity reflected in festivals, sporting rivalries and community events.
Postcode districts covering Rathfriland
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 16.9 miles
- Banbridge East 6.3 miles
- Banbridge South 8.2 miles
- Banbridge West 8.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hilltown Ward 4.5 miles
- Tollymore Ward 5.1 miles
- Gransha Ward 6.3 miles
- Banbridge East Ward 6.3 miles
- Castlewellan Ward 6.5 miles
- Loughbrickland Ward 6.6 miles
- Mayobridge Ward 7.3 miles
- Ballyward Ward 7.4 miles
- Banbridge South Ward 8.2 miles
- Derryleckagh Ward 8.6 miles
- Banbridge West Ward 8.8 miles
- Banbridge North Ward 9.3 miles
Example postcodes in Rathfriland
BT31 9RS, BT34 5RP, BT32 5JB, BT34 5QQ, BT34 5NY, BT31 9LZ, BT32 5HP, BT34 5QT, BT34 5NW … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 26.6 miles
- Belfast International Airport 27.6 miles
- Mullafernaghan Station 8.2 miles
- Goraghwood 10 miles
Hotels near Rathfriland Ad
- Hillyard House Hotel 7.3 miles
- Belmont House Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Enniskeen Country House Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- The Briers 4 9 miles
- Mourne Country Hotel 9.7 miles
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.5 miles
Schools in Rathfriland
- Drumadonnell Primary School Primary
- Iveagh Primary School Primary
- Rathfriland High School Secondary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cabragh House Estate 3.9 miles
- Mount Ida Estate 6.3 miles
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 6.8 miles
- Ballywillwill House Estate 8.6 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 9.1 miles
- Craigmore House Estate 10 miles
- Drumbanagher House Estate 10.4 miles
- Kilbroney House Estate 11.4 miles
- Seaforde House Estate 12 miles
- Narrow Water House Estate 12 miles
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 12 miles
- Ballyedmond Estate 12.4 miles