Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Kilcoo
Kilcoo — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kilcoo is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,415 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2167°, -6.0333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kilcoo (from Irish Cill Chua, meaning 'church of mourning' – from the legend that Saint Patrick's body stayed there while on its way to Downpatrick to be buried) is a small village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies between Rathfriland and Castlewellan and is within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. The village is on the A25 Dublin Road 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Castlewellan. Kilcoo had a population 496 people as of the 2021 census.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2167, -6.0333
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT34 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Population
- 1,415
Sources
- wikidata: Q205098 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilcoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilcoo2009.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

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Kilcoo Church (ruins)
Historic houses · 2.2 km

Kilcoo GAC
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km

The Rock Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 2.3 km

The Rock Amenity Site
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km

Meelmore Lodge
Hostels · 2.4 km

Meelmore Lodge
Campsites · 2.5 km

Lough Island Reavy
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km

Butter Mountain
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km

Carnbane
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km

Spaltha
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Cabra
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Kilcoo is a village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 1,415. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,415
- Constituency
- South Down
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Things to see in Kilcoo
88 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kilcoo →
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Annalong Forest
Annalong Forest — Forest in County Down, Northern Ireland.
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland
Ben Crom Reservoir
Ben Crom Reservoir — reservoir in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Lough Island Reavy
Lough Island Reavy — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland
Silent Valley Reservoir
Silent Valley Reservoir — reservoir in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Slieve Bearnagh
Slieve Bearnagh — mountain in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Slieve Bearnagh
Slieve Bearnagh — Named summit at 739 m.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Slieve Binnian
Slieve Binnian — mountain in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Slieve Commedagh
Slieve Commedagh — mountain in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Slieve Donard
Slieve Donard — mountain in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland
Slieve Donard
Slieve Donard — Named summit at 849 m.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Slieve Muck
Slieve Muck — mountain in Northern Ireland.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Northern Ireland
Spelga Reservoir
Spelga Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Mourne Mountains
Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Mourne Wall
Mourne Wall in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Kilcoo Church (ruins)
Kilcoo Church (ruins) — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
The Rock Caravan Site
The Rock Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
The Rock Amenity Site
The Rock Amenity Site — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kilcoo
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
The Rock Caravan Site
The Rock Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Campsites · Northern Ireland
Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite
Tollymore Forest Park - Campsite — a campsite in northern ireland.
Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Tollymore Forest
Tollymore Forest — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Soma Festival
The Soma Festival (Sanskrit: सोम, or sóma, meaning drink of the Gods, see Soma (drink); Irish: Féile Soma) is an annual music, arts, and cultural festival. The festival includes concerts, musical perf
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilcoo?
- Kilcoo is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 5LN).
- What is Kilcoo?
- Kilcoo — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilcoo?
- Drivers can use postcode BT34 5LN.
- Is Kilcoo free to visit?
- Yes, Kilcoo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilcoo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 5LN. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.