Moira
Ward in Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.479, -6.235 |
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| Population: | 4,098 |
Moira is a ward and large village in the borough of Lisburn and Castlereagh in Northern Ireland, set beside the River Lagan. It sits on the main road and rail corridor between Belfast and Dublin, with a long‑standing railway station and straightforward commuter links to the city, giving it a mix of rural charm and suburban convenience.
The area is noted for the historic Moira Demesne and its parkland, while local life centres on independent shops, pubs, community groups and sports clubs; agriculture and small engineering and warehousing businesses also feature on the edge of the village. Its history as an estate and coaching stop gives the ward a layered character that residents value.
Postcode districts covering Moira
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 6.9 miles11 km
- Antrim Centre 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Banbridge East 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Banbridge South 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Banbridge West 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Dundonald 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Holywood 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Cookstown East 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Cookstown South 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Cookstown West 24.2 miles38.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Magheralin Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Lagan Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Aghagallon Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Parklake Ward 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Knocknashane Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ballinderry Ward 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Maghaberry Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Lough Road Ward 4.3 miles7 km
- Waringstown Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Mourneview Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Donaghcloney Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Shankill Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Moira
BT67 0SQ, BT67 0QB, BT67 0LD, BT67 0LP, BT67 0FG, BT67 0XZ, BT67 0FJ, BT67 0NQ, BT67 0UW … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 12.3 miles19.8 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Moira Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lurgan Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
Hotels near Moira Ad
- Haslem Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Ballymac Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Seagoe Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Belmont House Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Bannville Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in Moira
- Moira Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Down Royal Racecourse Recreation 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Portmore Lough Nature reserve 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Oxford Island Nature reserve 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hillsborough Castle Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Carrick Blacker Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Mount Ida Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Langford Lodge Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Mullavilly House Estate 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Clover Hill Archaeological site 11.8 miles19 km
- Clontylew House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Giants Ring Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 12.9 miles20.7 km