Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Loughinisland
Also known as: Loch an Oileáin
Loughinisland — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Loughinisland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: BT30. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.3381°, -5.8231°.
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Official information
Inch Abbey is a historical site located on an island surrounded by the Quoile River and marshlands. It features the ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in the late 12th century, showcasing remnants of medieval architecture and monastic life.
From the Wikipedia article
Loughinisland ( LOKH-in-EYE-lənd, from Irish Loch an Oileáin 'lake of the island') is a small village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is between Downpatrick and Ballynahinch, about 21 miles (34 kilometres) south of Belfast.
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Background
History
The village of Loughinisland grew up in the townland of Tievenadarragh, beside a lake which has a small island on it. This island was the headquarters of the McCartan clan who were powerful from 11th century to 16th century, ruling over the surrounding territory of Kinelarty. The village is known for its three churches that were built on this island between the 13th and 17th centuries. Ruins of the churches and a cemetery can still be seen. In addition to its parish churches, in 1836 it was recorded that there was a school in Loughinisland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3381, -5.8231
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q170141 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loughinisland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church Loughinisland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rays Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Loughinisland Churches
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Loughinisland Churches
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
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Tievenadarragh
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Annadorn Dolmen
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Annadorn
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Bohill Forest
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
Bohill Forest
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.7 km
Nut Grove House
Castles · 1.9 km
Gardenhill Fort
Hill forts · 2.1 km
Seaforde Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Seaforde House
Castles · 2.6 km
Loughinisland is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- South Down
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Things to see in Loughinisland
69 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Loughinisland →
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25 English St.
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27 English St.
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Back Line
Back Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
Back Line
Back Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Northern Ireland
Bohill Forest
Bohill Forest — nature reserve in Count Down, Northern Ireland.
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Bridge 163
Bridge 163 is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
Bridge 164
Bridge 164 is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Northern Ireland
Down County Museum
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Inch Abbey
Inch Abbey — Ruined monastery in County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Inch Abbey Bay Platform
Inch Abbey Bay Platform is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Loughinisland Churches
Loughinisland Churches — set of 3 ruined church building in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
North Line
North Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
North Line
North Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
North Line
North Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
North Line
North Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
South Line
South Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
South Line
South Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
South Line
South Line is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Northern Ireland
West Crossover
West Crossover is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Bohill Forest
Bohill Forest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 2Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
King's Bridge Halt railway station
King's Bridge Halt railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Rays Fort
Rays Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Northern Ireland
Loughinisland Churches
Loughinisland Churches — set of 3 ruined church building in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Loughinisland Churches
Loughinisland Churches — archaeological in northern ireland.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Tievenadarragh
Tievenadarragh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Annadorn Dolmen
Annadorn Dolmen in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Loughinisland
Places to stay
📷 4Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Touring-in-the-Trees
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📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Delamont Country Park
Delamont Country Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Slieve Croob Camping
Slieve Croob Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping
Castlewellan Forest Park - Camping — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site
Castlewellan Forest Park - Caravan Site — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loughinisland?
- Loughinisland is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30).
- What is Loughinisland?
- Loughinisland — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Loughinisland?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30.
- Is Loughinisland free to visit?
- Yes, Loughinisland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loughinisland?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30.