Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Darkley
Also known as: Dearclaigh
Darkley — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Darkley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 224 people. Address: BT60. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.2221°, -6.6795°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Darkley (from Irish Dearclaigh, meaning 'place of caves/hollows') is a small village and townland near Keady in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 224 people (80 households) in the 2011 Census. (2001 Census: 282 people)
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Background
History
Darkley is first mentioned on the Maps of the Escheated Counties (1609) which were drawn up at the beginning of the Plantation of Ulster. It was part of an ancient precinct called Toaghy (Irish: Tuath Uí Eachaidh), a narrow strip of land that stretched from Darkley to Killylea. See Darkley Killings for a list of incidents in Darkley during The Troubles resulting in two or more fatalities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2221, -6.6795
- Postcode
- BT60
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Population
- 224
Sources
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Darkley is a small village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 224. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 224
- Constituency
- Newry and Armagh
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darkley?
- Darkley is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT60).
- What is Darkley?
- Darkley — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Darkley?
- Drivers can use postcode BT60.
- Is Darkley free to visit?
- Yes, Darkley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Darkley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT60. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.