Islandmagee
Ward in Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.806, -5.742 |
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| Dialling code: | 02828 (Larne) |
Islandmagee is a narrow, largely rural peninsula on the east coast of Northern Ireland, administered within the Mid and East Antrim area. Sitting just east of Larne and projecting into the Irish Sea not far from Belfast Lough, it is characterised by rocky shorelines, small coves, farmland and a scatter of villages rather than a single town centre.
The local economy has long depended on agriculture and fishing, with many residents now commuting to Belfast and neighbouring towns; tourism for coastal walks and birdwatching is increasingly important. Islandmagee also has a distinct local identity and a notable history, including the 1711 witch trials, and community life centres on village halls, churches and seasonal events that reflect its close‑knit rural character.
Postcode districts covering Islandmagee
Most populated places nearby
- Antrim Centre 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Dundonald 14.3 miles23 km
- Holywood 12.6 miles20.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ballycarry and Glynn Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Whitehead South Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kilroot Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Curran and Inver Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Maidens Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Gardenmore Ward 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Woodburn Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Victoria Ward 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Craigyhill Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Boneybefore Ward 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Love Lane Ward 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Burleigh Hill Ward 6.2 miles10 km
Example postcodes in Islandmagee
BT40 3RF, BT38 9NZ, BT40 3AL, BT40 3RT, BT40 3TZ, BT40 3TH, BT40 3TF, BT40 3RW, BT40 3SD … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Belfast International Airport 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Magheramorne Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ballycarry Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Islandmagee Ad
- Altahammond House 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Curran Court Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ballygally Castle 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Halfway House Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- Dobbins Inn 6.8 miles10.9 km
Local points of interest
- Red Hall Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Larne Harbour Harbour 3.7 miles6 km
- Castle Dobbs Estate 4.3 miles7 km
- Orlands Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Sallagh Braes Hill 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Bangor Marina Marina 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Craigavad House Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Carnalea House Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Portavo House Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Clandeboye Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Glengormly House Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km