Murlough
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.227, -5.889 |
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| Dialling code: | 02843 (Newcastle) |
Murlough is an electoral ward in the Newry, Mourne and Down district of County Down, Northern Ireland, named for the nearby dune system and reserve. The area sits on the coastal fringe beneath the Mourne Mountains, combining sandy dunes and shorelines with agricultural lowlands and attractive views, making it a notable spot for wildlife and outdoor recreation.
Locally the economy blends farming, small‑scale tourism and commuter links to larger towns; visitors come for walking, birdwatching and the protected habitats at Murlough National Nature Reserve. The community is largely rural and close‑knit, with social life focused on village hubs, local clubs and seasonal businesses such as B&Bs, cafés and pubs that benefit from the scenic surroundings.
Postcode districts covering Murlough
Most populated places nearby
- Banbridge East 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Banbridge South 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Banbridge West 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Donard Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Dundrum Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Castlewellan Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Tollymore Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ballydugan Ward 6.2 miles10 km
- Annalong Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ballyward Ward 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Cathedral Ward 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Lecale Ward 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Rathfriland Ward 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Binnian Ward 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Murlough
BT33 0QP, BT33 0LN, BT33 0BS, BT33 0UG, BT33 0DB, BT33 0GD, BT33 0GF, BT33 0UD, BT33 0UX … See all
Transport links
- George Best Belfast City Airport 27 miles43.5 km
- Belfast International Airport 32.5 miles52.3 km
- Ballynahinch Junction 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Mullafernaghan Station 16.4 miles26.3 km
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Schools in Murlough
- St Joseph's Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tyrella House Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Ballywillwill House Estate 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Seaforde House Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Cabragh House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Downpatrick Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Mourne Mountains Mountains 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Killough Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Montalto House Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Ardglass Marina Marina 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Mourne Park House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Delamont House Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Mount Ida Estate 14 miles22.6 km