Crossmaglen
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.081, -6.609 |
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| Population: | 1,415 |
| Dialling code: | 02830 (Newry) |
Crossmaglen is an electoral ward within Newry, Mourne and Down in southern Northern Ireland, set in the drumlin-strewn countryside of South Armagh close to the border with the Republic of Ireland. The landscape is largely rural farmland with views towards Slieve Gullion, giving the area a strong sense of place and quiet, rolling scenery.
The community has a notable recent history shaped by the Troubles and the subsequent peace process, and today is marked by resilience, strong local institutions and a vibrant Gaelic Athletic Association scene centred on the successful Crossmaglen Rangers club. The local economy is predominantly agricultural with small shops and cross‑border links playing an important role in everyday life, alongside community events and memorial traditions that reflect the ward’s history and culture.
Postcode districts covering Crossmaglen
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 23.4 miles
- Banbridge South 22.5 miles
- Banbridge West 22.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mullaghbane Ward 3.8 miles
- Newtownhamilton Ward 5.8 miles
- Forkhill Ward 7.5 miles
- Camlough Ward 9 miles
Example postcodes in Crossmaglen
BT35 9JL, BT35 9HQ, BT35 9JG, BT35 9JB, BT35 9HU, BT35 9DF, BT35 9DD, BT35 0LL, BT35 9JJ … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 42.8 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airport 47.5 miles
- Newry Railway Station 12.4 miles
- Goraghwood 14.4 miles
Hotels near Crossmaglen Ad
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 8.5 miles
Schools in Crossmaglen
- Clonalig Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's High School Secondary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Killevy Castle Estate 8.2 miles
- Ballymoyer House Estate 10.1 miles
- Craigmore House Estate 13.3 miles
- Narrow Water House Estate 13.4 miles
- Gosford Castle Estate 15.6 miles
- Drumbanagher House Estate 15.7 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 16.5 miles
- Kilbroney House Estate 17.3 miles
- The Palace Estate 17.5 miles
- Ballyedmond Estate 18.6 miles
- Tynan Abbey Estate 18.6 miles
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 18.8 miles