Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.547, -6.71 |
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| Population: | 5,416 |
| Dialling code: | 02886 (Cookstown) |
The ward centred on Coalisland North sits on the eastern edge of Mid Ulster in Northern Ireland, close to the town of Coalisland and within easy commuting distance of Dungannon. The area is characterised by its coal‑mining heritage - which gave the locality its name - and a mix of residential streets, agricultural land and pockets of light industry, with the nearby River Torrent and the shores of Lough Neagh shaping the local landscape.
Socially the ward has a strong community identity centred on local clubs, parish life and Gaelic games, and recent decades have seen a shift from extractive industries to service and small‑business employment. Local history is visible in former industrial sites and community memory, while ongoing regeneration and grassroots initiatives aim to balance rural character with modern amenities.
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