Newtownhamilton
Ward in Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.163, -6.575 |
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| Population: | 2,836 |
| Dialling code: | 02830 (Newry) |
Newtownhamilton is a small market town in County Armagh, within the local government district of Newry, Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland. It sits close to the Irish border at the southern edge of the drumlin country, with the distinctive bulk of Slieve Gullion and the Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty visible nearby, giving the area a strong appeal for walkers and anyone interested in dramatic rural landscapes.
Traditionally an agricultural service centre with a scattering of local shops and small businesses, the town has a close-knit community life framed by sporting clubs, parish activities and cross‑border links that support the local economy. Like many towns in the south Armagh borderlands it carries the legacy of the Troubles, but in recent years there has been steady community regeneration and a growing interest in outdoor tourism centred on Slieve Gullion Forest Park and local heritage.
Postcode districts covering Newtownhamilton
Most populated places nearby
- Craigavon Centre 21 miles33.7 km
- Banbridge East 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Banbridge South 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Banbridge West 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Mullaghbane Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Camlough Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Crossmaglen Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Seagahan Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Forkhill Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Whitecross Ward 7.4 miles12 km
- Bessbrook Ward 8 miles13 km
- Fathom Ward 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Keady Ward 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Ballybot Ward 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Drumalane Ward 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Damolly Ward 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Newtownhamilton
BT35 0PJ, BT35 0NF, BT35 0PP, BT35 0RG, BT35 0AB, BT35 0PS, BT35 0JL, BT35 0DD, BT35 0BW … See all
Transport links
- Belfast International Airport 37.1 miles59.7 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 42.3 miles68.1 km
- Newry Railway Station 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Goraghwood 9.7 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Newtownhamilton Ad
- Killeavy Castle Estate 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Canal Court 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Mourne Country Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Newtownhamilton
- Anamar Primary School Primary
- Cortamlet Primary School Primary
- Newtownhamilton High School Secondary
- Newtownhamilton Primary School Primary
- St Malachy's Primary School Primary
- St Michael's Primary School Primary
- St Oliver's Primary School (Carrickrovaddy) Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ballymoyer House Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Killevy Castle Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Craigmore House Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Gosford Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Drumbanagher House Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Drumantine House Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
- The Palace Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Narrow Water House Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Clare Castle Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Castle Dillon House Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Tynan Abbey Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Elm Park House Estate 15 miles24.2 km