Lissan
Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.695, -6.754 |
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| Dialling code: | 02886 (Cookstown) |
Lissan is a predominantly rural ward in the Mid Ulster district of Northern Ireland, characterised by rolling drumlin country, patches of peat bog and the uplands that run towards the Sperrin Mountains. The landscape is largely agricultural, with farms, hedgerows and scattered hamlets rather than a single dominant town, which gives the area a quiet, sparsely populated feel and good access to outdoor walking and countryside views.
Locally the economy is centred on farming and small local businesses, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work. There is a strong sense of community around parish life, local halls and sporting clubs, and the area has a long history reflected in old churches and graveyards; traditional music, Gaelic games and community events remain important to social life.
Postcode districts covering Lissan
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 22.3 miles
- Antrim Centre 21 miles
- Cookstown East 3 miles
- Cookstown South 4 miles
- Cookstown West 3.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cookstown East Ward 3 miles
- Cookstown West Ward 3.2 miles
- Cookstown South Ward 4 miles
- Coolshinny Ward 4.9 miles
- Oaklands Ward 5.4 miles
- Loughry Ward 5.9 miles
- Coagh Ward 6.1 miles
- The Loup Ward 6.1 miles
- Draperstown Ward 6.4 miles
- Town Parks East Ward 6.9 miles
- Glebe Ward 7.1 miles
- Stewartstown Ward 7.4 miles
Example postcodes in Lissan
BT80 9QS, BT80 9XF, BT45 7QG, BT45 7QD, BT80 9TU, BT45 7QJ, BT80 9XE, BT45 7YH, BT45 7QR … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 21.7 miles
- City of Derry Airport 29 miles
- Trew and Moy Station 14.9 miles
- Vernersbridge Station 16.5 miles
Hotels near Lissan Ad
- Greenvale Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Glenavon House Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The Inn Castledawson 9.7 miles
- The Terrace Hotel 3 7.3 miles
Schools in Lissan
- Churchtown Primary School Primary
- Lissan (1) Primary School Primary
- Moneymore Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lissan Estate 0.9 miles
- Spring Hill Estate 4.2 miles
- Drum Manor Estate 4.9 miles
- Loughry House Estate 5.5 miles
- Rockdale House Estate 6.8 miles
- Moyola Park Estate 9.7 miles
- Pomeroy House Estate 9.7 miles
- Donaghmore House Estate 11.4 miles
- Ballyscullion House Estate 13 miles
- Moneyglass House Estate 14.3 miles
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 15 miles
- Parkanaur Estate 15.3 miles