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 miles35.9 km
- Antrim Centre 21 miles33.9 km
- Cookstown East 3 miles4.9 km
- Cookstown South 4 miles6.4 km
- Cookstown West 3.2 miles5.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Cookstown East Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Cookstown West Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cookstown South Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Coolshinny Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Oaklands Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Loughry Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Coagh Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Loup Ward 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Draperstown Ward 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Town Parks East Ward 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Glebe Ward 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Stewartstown Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
Example postcodes in Lissan
BT45 7UN, BT80 9UE, BT45 7YU, BT80 9XA, BT80 9UU, BT80 9SY, BT45 7UB, BT45 7RA, BT45 7GY … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- City of Derry Airport 29 miles46.6 km
- Trew and Moy Station 14.9 miles24 km
- Vernersbridge Station 16.5 miles26.6 km
Hotels near Lissan Ad
- Greenvale Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Glenavon House Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Inn Castledawson 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Terrace Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Lissan
- Churchtown Primary School Primary
- Lissan (1) Primary School Primary
- Moneymore Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lissan Estate 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Spring Hill Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Drum Manor Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Loughry House Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Rockdale House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Moyola Park Estate 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Pomeroy House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Donaghmore House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Ballyscullion House Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Moneyglass House Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 15 miles24.1 km
- Parkanaur Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km