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 miles38.2 km
- Banbridge East 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Banbridge South 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Banbridge West 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Fathom Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mullaghbane Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Drumalane Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Camlough Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ballybot Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Abbey Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Bessbrook Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Damolly Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Warrenpoint Ward 6.8 miles11 km
- St. Patrick's Ward 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Burren Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Newtownhamilton Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
Example postcodes in Forkhill
BT35 9TU, BT35 9TA, BT35 8TG, BT35 9SH, BT35 8HR, BT35 9TG, BT35 9RS, BT35 8GT, BT35 8JQ … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 39.2 miles63 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 41.9 miles67.5 km
- Newry Railway Station 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Goraghwood 9.2 miles14.9 km
Hotels near Forkhill Ad
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Canal Court 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Lough & Quay Guest Accommodation 7 miles11.3 km
- The Whistledown Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 7.2 miles11.7 km
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 mile1.5 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Craigmore House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ballymoyer House Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Drumantine House Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Gosford Castle Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Mourne Park House Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 15.8 miles25.5 km