Burren
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.126, -6.254 |
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| Dialling code: | 02841 (Rostrevor) |
The Burren electoral ward sits in the rural southern part of the Newry, Mourne and Down district in County Down, and is characterised by rolling drumlin countryside and farmland with good views towards the nearby hills and coastal inlets. Its location gives easy access to outdoor attractions, with the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough within reach, so it’s popular with walkers and people who enjoy quiet, scenic surroundings.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to larger towns such as Newry, Warrenpoint and Rostrevor for work and services. The ward has a strong sense of community, reflected in local clubs and parish activities, and its history is typical of rural Down - a mix of farming traditions, small-scale local trades and ties to the wider social and cultural life of the Mourne and coastal area.
Postcode districts covering Burren
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 23 miles37 km
- Banbridge East 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Banbridge South 14.9 miles24 km
- Banbridge West 15.4 miles24.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Warrenpoint Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Rostrevor Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Derryleckagh Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Abbey Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Fathom Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Drumalane Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- St. Patrick's Ward 5 miles8 km
- Ballybot Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Damolly Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hilltown Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Mayobridge Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Bessbrook Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Burren
BT34 3QJ, BT34 3FT, BT34 3XS, BT34 3PH, BT34 3QP, BT34 3FG, BT34 3UL, BT34 3BU, BT34 3SL … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 37.3 miles60.1 km
- Newry Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Goraghwood 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Burren Ad
- The Lough & Quay Guest Accommodation 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Whistledown Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Canal Court 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 5.8 miles9.4 km
Schools in Burren
- Carrick Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Narrow Water House Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Craigmore House Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Killevy Castle Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 7.4 miles12 km
- Mourne Park House Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Cabragh House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Drumantine House Estate 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Ballymoyer House Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Mount Ida Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km