Binnian
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.094, -5.974 |
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Binnian is an electoral ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, in County Down, Northern Ireland. It occupies countryside on the fringes of the Mourne Mountains, taking its name from Slieve Binnian, and is characterised by upland scenery, patchwork farmland and small villages that attract walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The area has a predominantly rural economy centred on agriculture and local services, with many residents commuting to nearby Newry for work. There is a strong sense of local community, expressed through parish and village events, traditional music and a connection to the region’s historic rural landscape, while local governance ties it into the broader district of Newry, Mourne and Down.
Postcode districts covering Binnian
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Banbridge South 21 miles33.8 km
- Banbridge West 21.6 miles34.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilkeel Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Annalong Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Lisnacree Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Donard Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Tollymore Ward 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Rostrevor Ward 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Murlough Ward 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Binnian
BT34 4PT, BT34 4GT, BT34 4AH, BT34 4WE, BT34 4YJ, BT34 4XQ, BT34 4ZU, BT34 4AZ, BT34 4FN … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 36.5 miles58.7 km
- Belfast International Airport 40.2 miles64.6 km
- Newry Railway Station 17 miles27.4 km
- Goraghwood 18.6 miles29.9 km
Hotels near Binnian Ad
- Kilmorey Arms Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Donard Hotel 9 miles14.5 km
- Enniskeen Country House Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Avoca Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Briers 4 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Slieve Donard 5 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Binnian
- Brackenagh West Primary School Primary
- Gaelscoil na mBeann Primary
- Mourne Independent Christian School Independent - all ages
- St Columban's College Secondary
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mourne Park House Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Cabragh House Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Tyrella House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Seaforde House Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Craigmore House Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Killough Harbour Harbour 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Killevy Castle Estate 18 miles28.9 km