Kilkeel
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.055, -6.014 |
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| Population: | 6,447 |
| Dialling code: | 02841 (Rostrevor) |
The Kilkeel electoral ward sits on the southern County Down coast within the Newry, Mourne and Down district of Northern Ireland. It covers the town of Kilkeel and immediate rural hinterland at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, giving the ward a striking mix of coastal harbour scenes and upland scenery that attracts walkers and visitors as well as serving local needs.
Historically centred on fishing, Kilkeel remains one of Northern Ireland’s important fishing ports, while the local economy also includes agriculture, small-scale industry and growing tourism. The ward has a distinct maritime and rural community spirit, with traditions tied to the sea and local Gaelic games, and a history of 19th–20th century development linked to road and rail changes that shaped its modern character.
Postcode districts covering Kilkeel
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 21 miles33.8 km
- Banbridge South 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Banbridge West 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Binnian Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Lisnacree Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Annalong Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Rostrevor Ward 9 miles14.4 km
Example postcodes in Kilkeel
BT34 4JG, BT34 4BH, BT34 4JR, BT34 4AU, BT34 4JN, BT34 4FH, BT34 4AE, BT34 4BT, BT34 4DH … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 39.3 miles63.3 km
- Belfast International Airport 42.4 miles68.3 km
- Newry Railway Station 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Goraghwood 18.8 miles30.3 km
Hotels near Kilkeel Ad
- Kilmorey Arms Hotel 0.2 miles0.3 km
- The Whistledown Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
Schools in Kilkeel
- Kilkeel High School Secondary
- Kilkeel Primary School Primary
- St Colman's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mourne Park House Estate 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ballyedmond Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Kilbroney House Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Cabragh House Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Tyrella House Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Killevy Castle Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Craigmore House Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Seaforde House Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Drumantine House Estate 20 miles32.1 km