Cathedral
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.315, -5.721 |
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| Dialling code: | 02844 (Downpatrick) |
The Cathedral ward sits in the heart of Newry in the Mourne and Down district of Northern Ireland, taking in much of the city centre and riverside. It is anchored by the town’s striking Victorian cathedral of St Patrick and St Colman, surrounded by historic stone streets, shops and cafes with the Mourne Hills visible on the skyline, giving the area a strong sense of place and a mix of civic, religious and cultural activity.
Economically the ward combines retail, hospitality and public services and benefits from cross‑border custom and good road links to Belfast via the M1, while town‑centre regeneration and community projects have been a focus in recent years. The area reflects Newry’s market and industrial past alongside an active local cultural life - festivals, civic groups and heritage buildings make it a compact but socially engaged part of the city.
Postcode districts covering Cathedral
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 20.2 miles
- Banbridge South 22.4 miles
- Banbridge West 22.8 miles
- Dundonald 20.2 miles
- Holywood 22.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Knocknashinna Ward 1.2 miles
- Quoile Ward 3.1 miles
- Ballydugan Ward 3.7 miles
- Lecale Ward 3.7 miles
- Strangford Ward 4.4 miles
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 5.4 miles
- Dundrum Ward 6.6 miles
- Drumaness Ward 6.7 miles
- Derryboy Ward 8.2 miles
- Murlough Ward 9.1 miles
- Kilmore Ward 9.2 miles
- Ballynahinch Ward 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Cathedral
BT30 6FU, BT30 6FY, BT30 6XA, BT30 6HX, BT30 6DW, BT30 6LR, BT30 6PT, BT30 6EJ, BT30 8AQ … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 21.8 miles
- Belfast International Airport 30.9 miles
- Ballynahinch Junction 8 miles
- Lisburn Railway Station 19 miles
Hotels near Cathedral Ad
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 6 miles
- Rooms@Mourne 6.4 miles
- Millbrook Lodge 3 8.5 miles
- Hillyard House Hotel 9.8 miles
- The Donard Hotel 9.7 miles
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- The Briers 4 9.8 miles
- Slieve Donard 5 9.5 miles
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.4 miles
Schools in Cathedral
- Down High School Secondary
- Downpatrick Primary School Primary
- St Colmcille's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 0.3 miles
- Tyrella House Estate 4.7 miles
- Seaforde House Estate 5 miles
- Delamont House Estate 5.1 miles
- Killough Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles
- Ardglass Marina Marina 5.8 miles
- Castleward House Estate 6.6 miles
- Ballywillwill House Estate 8.2 miles
- Montalto House Estate 8.6 miles
- Florida Manor Estate 10.5 miles
- Saintfield House Estate 11.4 miles
- Cabragh House Estate 15.5 miles