Lecale
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.27, -5.671 |
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| Dialling code: | 02844 (Downpatrick) |
The ward of Lecale sits on the coastal plain of southern County Down within the Newry, Mourne and Down borough of Northern Ireland. It occupies a mainly rural peninsula between Strangford Lough and the Irish Sea, with low-lying farmland, small fishing villages and open views towards the Mourne Mountains.
The area has deep historic roots - early Christian sites and Norman ruins are scattered around nearby Downpatrick and the coastline - and local life is shaped by agriculture, angling and modest tourism. Communities are generally small and close-knit, with local festivals and heritage trails reflecting a strong sense of place alongside reliance on neighbouring market towns for services and employment.
Postcode districts covering Lecale
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 22.6 miles
- Banbridge South 24.8 miles
- Dundonald 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cathedral Ward 3.7 miles
- Knocknashinna Ward 4 miles
- Strangford Ward 4.6 miles
- Ballydugan Ward 6.1 miles
- Quoile Ward 6.6 miles
- Dundrum Ward 8.1 miles
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 8.5 miles
- Murlough Ward 9.3 miles
Example postcodes in Lecale
BT30 7TG, BT30 8TB, BT30 7EF, BT30 7QQ, BT30 7SQ, BT30 7UX, BT30 7QL, BT30 8AX, BT30 7WP … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 25.4 miles
- Belfast International Airport 34.6 miles
- Ballynahinch Junction 11.7 miles
- Lisburn Railway Station 22.6 miles
Hotels near Lecale Ad
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 9.7 miles
- Rooms@Mourne 7 miles
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 9.1 miles
- Avoca Hotel 9.9 miles
- Slieve Donard 5 9.4 miles
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.6 miles
Schools in Lecale
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
- St Nicholas' Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Killough Harbour Harbour 1.8 miles
- Ardglass Marina Marina 2.6 miles
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 3.7 miles
- Tyrella House Estate 4.5 miles
- Castleward House Estate 7.6 miles
- Delamont House Estate 7.8 miles
- Seaforde House Estate 7.8 miles
- Ballywillwill House Estate 10.3 miles
- Montalto House Estate 12.1 miles
- Florida Manor Estate 13.7 miles
- Saintfield House Estate 15.1 miles
- Cabragh House Estate 16.4 miles