Bessbrook
in Newry Mourne and Down of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.194 and -6.400 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 11' 39" and W -6° 23' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:00 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 9:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Discover Bessbrook

Bessbrook in Newry Mourne and Down (Northern Ireland) is a town in United Kingdom about 321 mi (or 516 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Bessbrook is now 06:00 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Bessbrook, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Belfast International Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km). Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newry, Banbridge, Dundalk, Craigavon and Armagh. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Canal Court

Address
2,7 mi
Merchants Quay
BT35 8HF Newry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Paragliding at Slieve Gullion

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 41:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mkblaze

First flight at Slieve Gullion, had close to a 3 hour long flight so figured I'd do a quick video on my phone as I forgot the camera. Shot this after Charlie decided to go XC and headed out...


Irish Search and rescue coast guard helicopter lands in newry co down bessbrook camlough S61N

Published: August 05, 2008
Length: 23:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: cybermega29

Irish Search and rescue coast guard S61N helicopter lands in newry after retrieving an injured person who fell into a disused quarry on the side of camlough mountain July 2008.


GoPro HD motocross Tinkerhill Newry

Published: May 06, 2012
Length: 53:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KXF664

Few laps of tinkerhill, can hold on for 2 laps before the hand gets sore !! Dislocated and broke my wee finger a few weeks ago.


2 enterprise trains depart Newry

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 54:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Irish Race And Rail

2 enterprise trains departs Newry one heads northbound for Belfast and the other heads for Connolly station.


Fajerwerki in Newry(DRUMALANE)

Published: June 19, 2009
Length: 05:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: patros23415

Fireworks in Newry.


RAF rescue helicopter taking off in newry 06/16/2014

Published: June 17, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rets karlsbergs

A yellow RAF rescue helicopter taking off in Newry after delivering a patient to the Daisy Hill hospital.


Gilford and Newry 5 - Shieldhill Young Defenders, 12/7/2012

Published: July 15, 2012
Length: 17:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SYDTVofficial

Shieldhill Young Defenders marching on July 12 2012 at the Gilford and Newry parades.


Craigmore Viaduct

Published: November 23, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: connor sweeney

Clip of the Craigmore Viaduct just outside Newry Co.Down. Built between 1849 and1852, the bridge carries the main railway line between Belfast and Dublin.


Introduction to IQ360 Programme

Published: March 10, 2009
Length: 39:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iq360eu

IQ360 is a Southern Regional College programme engaging with Dundalk Institute of Technology to showcase the entrepreneurial support services available at Greenshoots Incubation and Innovation.


Jestem z Polski i lubię to

Published: May 03, 2013
Length: 03:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dzidablju

Klip wideo promujący Polską Szkołę Uzupełniającą w Newry (Irlandia Północna). http://polska.szkola.pl Muzyka: Le Griguola. Realizacja filmu: Grzegorz Wawrzyński http://dablju.pl.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kingsmill massacre

The Kingsmill massacre took place on 5 January 1976 near the village of Kingsmill in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Gunmen stopped eleven Protestant workmen travelling on a minibus, lined them up beside it and shot them. A Catholic workman was unharmed. One of the shot men survived, despite having been shot 18 times.

Located at 54.2286, -6.4344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
The Troubles in County Armagh, 1976 in Northern Ireland, Massacres in Northern Ireland, Terrorism in Northern Ireland, Deaths by firearm in Northern Ireland, Provisional Irish Republican Army actions, Mass murder in 1976

St. Paul's High School, Bessbrook

St. Paul's High School, Bessbrook (Irish: Ardscoil Naomh Pól, An Sruthán) is an English-medium all-ability, co-educational secondary school located on the outskirts of Bessbrook near Newry, County Armagh. It is a Catholic-maintained day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with a pupil population of over 1500 (including a Learning Support Centre for students with moderate learning difficulties). It is within the Southern Education and Library Board area.

Located at 54.185, -6.39 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in County Armagh, Roman Catholic schools in Northern Ireland, Educational institutions established in 1966, People educated at St. Paul's High School, Bessbrook

Corrinshego

Corrinshego is a townland in the Parish of Middle Killeavy to the west of Newry in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Located at 54.1717, -6.37889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Armagh, Townlands of County Armagh

Mullaghglass

Mullaghglass (from Irish: an Mullach Glas, meaning "the green hilltop"; also spelt Mullaglass) is a small village and townland north of Newry in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was named after the nearby townland of Mullaghglass, although the village itself is within the townland of Latt (from Irish: an Leacht). In the 2001 Census it had a population of 135. It is within the Newry and Mourne District Council area.

Located at 54.207, -6.37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Armagh, Townlands of County Armagh

MacNeill's Egyptian Arch

Macneill's Egyptian Arch (Irish: Áirse Éigipteach Mhic Néill) is a railway bridge in Newry, Northern Ireland. Construction was completed in 1851 for the Dublin and Belfast Junction Railway Company and was the result of collaboration between engineer Sir John Macneill and constructor William Dargan. Locally known as the Egyptian Arch, the rail bridge passes over the Newry–Camlough Road, in the County Armagh half of Newry.

Located at 54.1856, -6.36203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Northern Ireland, Railway bridges in Northern Ireland, Bridges in Northern Ireland, Buildings and structures in County Armagh, Newry, Bridges completed in 1851, Grade B+ listed buildings

Craigmore Viaduct

The Craigmore Viaduct (Irish: an Tarbhealach Craig Mór, meaning "the great rock trans-way") is a railway bridge near Bessbrook, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, locally known as the 18 Arches. . Near Newry railway station.

Located at 54.1939, -6.36735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway bridges in Northern Ireland, Bridges in Northern Ireland, Buildings and structures in County Down, Grade A listed buildings

Thomas Davis GFC, Corrinshego

Thomas Davis Gaelic Football Club (Irish: CLG Tomás Dáibhis, Cor Fhuinseoige) is a Gaelic football club in Corrinshego in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It plays in Division 4 of the Armagh Football League and the Armagh Junior Football Championship. The club is named in honour of Thomas Davis, an Irish writer, poet and revolutionary.

Located at 54.1762, -6.36108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Armagh, Gaelic football clubs in County Armagh

Derrymore House

Derrymore House is a National Trust property in Bessbrook, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is open to the public and is described by the National Trust as a "late 18th-century thatched house in gentrified vernacular style".

Located at 54.187, -6.378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Trust properties in Northern Ireland, Buildings and structures in County Armagh, Historic house museums in Northern Ireland, Grade A listed buildings, Museums in County Armagh, Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest

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