Forkhill
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.104, -6.427 |
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| Dialling code: | 02830 (Newry) |
Forkhill is a small rural village and ward in the Newry, Mourne and Down district of Northern Ireland, set in the rolling drumlin countryside of south Armagh. The landscape is a patchwork of hedged fields, small farms and areas of peat and bog, with the border to the Republic of Ireland not far away, giving the locality a quiet, rural character.
Economically it remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby Newry for work and services. Culturally the area has a strong Gaelic tradition centred on local clubs and community halls, and like much of south Armagh it carries memories of 20th‑century political conflict while today emphasising community life, local heritage and resilience.
Postcode districts covering Forkhill
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 23.8 miles
- Banbridge East 17.9 miles
- Banbridge South 17.5 miles
- Banbridge West 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fathom Ward 3.6 miles
- Mullaghbane Ward 3.9 miles
- Drumalane Ward 5.1 miles
- Camlough Ward 5.3 miles
- Ballybot Ward 6 miles
- Abbey Ward 6 miles
- Bessbrook Ward 6.3 miles
- Damolly Ward 6.8 miles
- Warrenpoint Ward 6.8 miles
- St. Patrick's Ward 6.9 miles
- Burren Ward 7.2 miles
- Newtownhamilton Ward 7.2 miles
Example postcodes in Forkhill
BT35 8SP, BT35 9WE, BT35 9SF, BT35 9RS, BT35 9TZ, BT35 8SR, BT35 8SW, BT35 9SG, BT35 8FP … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 39.2 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airport 41.9 miles
- Newry Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Goraghwood 9.2 miles
Hotels near Forkhill Ad
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 1.5 miles
- The Lough & Quay Guest Accommodation 7 miles
- Canal Court 4 6.1 miles
- Mourne Country Hotel 7.2 miles
Schools in Forkhill
- Dromintee Primary School Primary
- Jonesborough Primary School Primary
- St Oliver Plunkett Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Killevy Castle Estate 1 mile
- Narrow Water House Estate 5.9 miles
- Craigmore House Estate 7.3 miles
- Ballymoyer House Estate 8.6 miles
- Kilbroney House Estate 9.9 miles
- Ballyedmond Estate 11.3 miles
- Drumbanagher House Estate 11.4 miles
- Drumantine House Estate 11.6 miles
- Gosford Castle Estate 14 miles
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 14.6 miles
- Mourne Park House Estate 14.7 miles
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 15.8 miles