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 miles36.4 km
- Banbridge South 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Dundonald 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Cathedral Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Knocknashinna Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Strangford Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Ballydugan Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Quoile Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Dundrum Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Crossgar and Killyleagh Ward 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Murlough Ward 9.3 miles14.9 km
Example postcodes in Lecale
BT30 7QX, BT30 7HH, BT30 8LS, BT30 7DZ, BT30 8BJ, BT30 7QQ, BT30 7TY, BT30 7TP, BT30 8BE … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 25.4 miles40.8 km
- Belfast International Airport 34.6 miles55.6 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Lisburn Railway Station 22.6 miles36.4 km
Hotels near Lecale Ad
- Denvirs Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kinelarty Luxury Glamping Pods 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Rooms@Mourne 7 miles11.3 km
- The Donard Hotel 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Portaferry Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Avoca Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- Slieve Donard 5 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Burrendale Hotel Country Club & Spa 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
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 miles2.9 km
- Ardglass Marina Marina 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 3.7 miles6 km
- Tyrella House Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Castleward House Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Delamont House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Seaforde House Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Montalto House Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Florida Manor Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Saintfield House Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Cabragh House Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km