Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.392, -5.703 |
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| Population: | 1,667 |
| Dialling code: | 02844 (Downpatrick) |
The ward around Crossgar and Killyleagh lies in the Newry, Mourne and Down district of County Down, combining a small inland village with a picturesque coastal town on Strangford Lough. The landscape is typical drumlin countryside and shoreline, popular for boating and birdwatching, while many residents commute to Belfast or nearby centres even as farming and small local businesses remain important to the economy.
Community life is strong, with active sports clubs, churches and local festivals; Killyleagh Castle, a centuries-old inhabited fortress, provides a historic focal point and brings in visitors. Crossgar keeps a village atmosphere of traditional pubs, shops and agricultural roots, so the area blends heritage and tourism with everyday rural living.
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