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 miles27.2 km
- Banbridge East 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Banbridge South 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Banbridge West 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Hilltown Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Tollymore Ward 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Gransha Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Banbridge East Ward 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Castlewellan Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Loughbrickland Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Mayobridge Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ballyward Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Banbridge South Ward 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Derryleckagh Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Banbridge West Ward 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Banbridge North Ward 9.3 miles14.9 km
Example postcodes in Rathfriland
BT32 5QZ, BT34 5FR, BT34 5DE, BT34 5NH, BT34 5PY, BT32 5EX, BT34 5PQ, BT34 5PB, BT34 5DF … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 26.6 miles42.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 27.6 miles44.4 km
- Mullafernaghan Station 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Goraghwood 10 miles16 km
Hotels near Rathfriland Ad
- Hillyard House Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Belmont House Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Enniskeen Country House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Briers 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
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 miles6.3 km
- Mount Ida Estate 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Drumantine House Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Craigmore House Estate 10 miles16.2 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Seaforde House Estate 12 miles19.2 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 12 miles19.2 km
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km