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Killean

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Killean — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Killean, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Newry · 7.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Killean is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.1251°, -6.3385°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Killean (from Irish Cillín) or Killeen is a small village and townland in the civil parish of Killevy, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It lies about four miles (6.5 km) south of Newry, near the border with County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. Killean is in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

For more information, see The Troubles in Killean, which includes a list of incidents in the area during "the Troubles" resulting in two or more fatalities.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.1251, -6.3385
Postcode
BT35 8RP
Parliamentary constituency
Newry and Armagh
Nearest railway station
Newry — 7.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Killean is a town located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Things to see in Killean

17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Killean →

Newry Canal📷 5

Canals · Northern Ireland

Newry Canal

Newry Canal — canal in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The remains of an iron footbridge linking Station Road with the first floor of the now ruined Adavoyle Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 6062703📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Adavoyle railway station

Adavoyle railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Car on the Low Road approaching the junction with the B113 (Forkhill Road) - geograph.org.uk - 5757465📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Camlough Fault

Camlough Fault in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
View south-eastwards across the Railway Road Level Crossing, Meigh - geograph.org.uk - 4367465📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Meigh

Meigh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Mac's Wedding - geograph.org.uk - 466605📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Attack on Cloghoge checkpoint

Attack on Cloghoge checkpoint in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Disused farmhouse north of Killeen Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1974198📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Newtowncloghoge

Newtowncloghoge in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Rear view of The King's Ring - Clontygora Court Tomb - geograph.org.uk - 4376718📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland

Clontygora Cairn

Clontygora Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Divine Mercy Shrine at Motherfruckers Chip Wagon in a lay-by on the Dublin Road - geograph.org.uk - 6220215📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisdoo Cashel

Lisdoo Cashel — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Filling up at Morgan Fuels 24hr Xpress M1 Fuel Station and Truckers' Stop on the Dublin Road - geograph.org.uk - 5077968📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisbanemore Cashel

Lisbanemore Cashel — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Modern farm sheds west of Ballintemple Road - geograph.org.uk - 3936601📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland

Clonlum North Cairn

Clonlum North Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Well manicured hedges along unnamed road linking Chapel Road and Ballintemple Road, Meigh - geograph.org.uk - 3934882📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland

Clonlum South Cairn

Clonlum South Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Mountain Road, Cloughoge from its junction with the B113 (Forkhill Road) - geograph.org.uk - 6057511📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Cloghoge Mountain

Cloghoge Mountain — a mountain in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Border fence on Anglesey Mountain - geograph.org.uk - 5812043📷 3

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Anglesey Mountain

Anglesey Mountain — a mountain in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The B113 (Forkhill Road) exiting Meigh in the direction of Newry - geograph.org.uk - 6062142📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Gullion Getaways

Slieve Gullion Getaways — a caravan park in northern ireland.

↗ slievegulliongetaways.com
Emergency Services bridge over the N1 just south of the UK-Ireland border - geograph.org.uk - 6082672📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Faughil

Faughil — a hill or mountain in northern ireland.

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Ruined homestead on the Upper Fathom Road - geograph.org.uk - 5710833📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Fathom Mountain

Fathom Mountain — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 247 m.

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Emergency Services bridge over the N1 just south of the UK-Ireland border - geograph.org.uk - 6082672📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Faughill Mountain

Faughill Mountain — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 244 m.

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Nearby

Divine Mercy Shrine at Motherfruckers Chip Wagon in a lay-by on the Dublin Road - geograph.org.uk - 6220215📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisdoo Cashel

Lisdoo Cashel — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Filling up at Morgan Fuels 24hr Xpress M1 Fuel Station and Truckers' Stop on the Dublin Road - geograph.org.uk - 5077968📷 3

Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland

Lisbanemore Cashel

Lisbanemore Cashel — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Disused farmhouse north of Killeen Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1974198📷 4

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Newtowncloghoge

Newtowncloghoge in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ruined homestead on the Upper Fathom Road - geograph.org.uk - 5710833📷 5

Mountains & hills · Northern Ireland

Fathom Mountain

Fathom Mountain — mountain in northern ireland. Elevation: 247 m.

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Rear view of The King's Ring - Clontygora Court Tomb - geograph.org.uk - 4376718📷 3

Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland

Clontygora Cairn

Clontygora Cairn — a burial mound in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ communities-ni.gov.uk
Car on the Low Road approaching the junction with the B113 (Forkhill Road) - geograph.org.uk - 5757465📷 3

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Camlough Fault

Camlough Fault in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Killean

Places to stay

The B113 (Forkhill Road) exiting Meigh in the direction of Newry - geograph.org.uk - 6062142📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Slieve Gullion Getaways

Slieve Gullion Getaways — a caravan park in northern ireland.

↗ slievegulliongetaways.com
The steeple of the Catholic church and the tower of the Anglican church at Rostrevor - geograph.org.uk - 2978515📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Kilbroney Youth Centre C.O.I

Kilbroney Youth Centre C.O.I — a hostel in northern ireland.

Free↗ kilbroneycentre.com
Link between the one-way Up and Down roads to and from Cloughmore car park - geograph.org.uk - 4071173📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Kilbroney Caravan Park

Kilbroney Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

A disaster narrowly avoided at Fairy Glen - geograph.org.uk - 2976983📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Touring in the Trees - Kilbroney

Touring in the Trees - Kilbroney — a caravan park in northern ireland.

New bilingual road sign in the centre of Attical - geograph.org.uk - 6991378📷 5

Hostels · Northern Ireland

Cnocnafeola Centre

Cnocnafeola Centre — a hostel in northern ireland.

Lifeguard Station and Public Toilets at Cranfield West - geograph.org.uk - 2298059📷 5

Caravan parks · Northern Ireland

Loughside Holiday Park

Loughside Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Killean?
Killean is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8RP).
What is Killean?
Killean — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Killean?
The nearest railway station is Newry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8RP.
Is Killean free to visit?
Yes, Killean is free to enter.
How do I get to Killean?
The nearest railway station is Newry, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8RP.