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

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.083 and -6.450 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 4' 59" and W -6° 26' 59"
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: 07:27 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 9:00 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

Explore Forkill

Forkill in Newry Mourne and Down (Northern Ireland) is a city in United Kingdom about 318 mi (or 512 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Forkill is now 07:27 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Forkill, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Belfast International Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 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 46 mi (or 73 km). If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Krakow B&B

Address
5,6 mi
190 Ard Easmuinn
Dundalk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA RESORT DUNDALK

Address
5,0 mi
ARMAGH ROAD CARNBEG
000000 Dundalk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Irish Rail/NIR Trains at Dundalk Station - Dec 1984

Published: December 11, 2010
Length: 57:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eiretrains

An 8mm cine film taken at Dundalk Station on the Belfast to Dublin main line in December 1984. Featuring passenger Enterprise and commuter trains, hauled by CIE C201, 141 and 071 class locos,...


The moment Dundalk won the EA Sports Cup!

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 52:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrick Kieran

The moment Dundalk bet Shamrock Rovers in the EA Sports Cup final in Oriel Park!


Newry Rd. Dundalk, Ireland to Dublin Rd, looking back from bicycle, Feb 2011.

Published: February 13, 2011
Length: 16:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Louthish

A cycle through Dundalk main streets, Including, Newry Rd., Linnenhall St., Church St., Clanbrassil St., The Square, Crowe St., Douglas Place, Francis St., Park St., Dublin St., Hill St. Ladywell...


House of Fireplaces and Stoves Dundalk Video

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 35:16 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: houseffireplaces

www.houseoffireplace.com www.houseoffireplacesandstoves.com Welcome to House of Fireplaces and Stoves Dundalk we are a Family Run Business and we have being making, selling and installing ...


2010 European Senior Badminton Championships come to Dundalk

Published: October 29, 2010
Length: 41:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dundalkdemocrat

http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie Dundalk played host to this year's European Senior Badminton Championships. The Dundalk Democrat attended the event, which saw great success for Irish athletes.


Sweet Candy Sentations, The Candy Store Dundalk for Novelty & Gift Sweets & Candy

Published: July 12, 2012
Length: 57:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: candystoredundalk

Visit our Website at http://sweetcandysensation.com and step into the Candy Store to take an amazing trip down memory lane, exploring all your much loved candy from by-gone years. To choose...


City till I die by sung at Dundalk v Cork city FC Final day 2014

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 21:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dennissheehan

Pat sings City till I die before the Kick off of dundalk v Cork city.


Banana walks across pitch at dundalk v cork city

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dennissheehan

Banana walks across pitch at dundalk v cork city.


rx3 Plastics case study visit to Leinster Environmentals, Dundalk

Published: October 03, 2011
Length: 45:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rx3recycle

rx3, rethink, recycle, remake is a Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government initiative set up to develop markets for recyled materials.


Bugle blower in dundalk at cork city fc match

Published: October 26, 2014
Length: 00:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dennissheehan

The unusual sight of a Bugle blower in dundalk at cork city fc match.


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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.

Dromintee

Dromintee or Drumintee (from Irish: Druim an Tighe, meaning "ridge of the house", or Droim an Tí in modern Irish) is a small village and townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 364 people. It lies within the Newry and Mourne District Council area.

Located at 54.0833, -6.43333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Armagh, Townlands of County Armagh

St Oliver Plunkett's Primary School, Forkhill

St. Oliver Plunkett's Primary School is a primary school located in Forkhill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Most of the pupils come from the village of Forkhill and the remainder from the surrounding rural area; many of the families have a long association with the school. It is within the Southern Education and Library Board area. On 17 November 1998 the school was visited by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

Located at 54.082, -6.453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in County Armagh

Mullaghbawn

Mullaghbawn or Mullaghbane (from Irish: an Mullach Bán, meaning "the white hilltop") is a small village and townland near Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 402. The name can be pronounced /mʌləˈbɔːn/ mul-ə-BAWN or /mʌləˈbɑːn/ mul-ə-BAHN.

Located at 54.1, -6.48333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in County Armagh, Townlands of County Armagh

St. Peter's Primary School, Cloughreagh

St. Peter's Primary School is a primary school in Cloughreagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. St. Peter's caters for around 300 children, aged 3 to 11. It was built for the residents of Cloughreagh Park in the 1960s. The current principal is Mr John Campbell. In DEC 2008 - JAN 2009 a new school project finished replacing the old school building. The new school incorporates improved facilities such as ramps and elevators for disabilities and interactive whiteboards, With 2 floors.

Located at 54.109, -6.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in County Armagh

Castle Roche

Castle Roche ("Castleroche") is a Norman castle located some 10 km (7 miles) north-west of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. It was the seat of the De Verdun family (also spelt De Verdon), who built the castle in 1236 AD. It is built upon a large rocky outcrop and commands extensive views of the surrounding country. Together with a deep moat its strong walls rendered it virtually impregnable. A secret passage once connected the castle to a round tower outpost. St. Ronan's Well lies nearby,

Located at 54.0465, -6.48832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in County Louth, Visitor attractions in County Louth, National Monuments in County Louth

Tí Chulainn

Tí Chulainn is a cultural, events and accommodation centre located in Mullaghbawn (Mullaghbann, Mullaghbane, An Mullach Bán) in South Armagh, in Northern Ireland. The centre is maintained by a not-for-profit local community group, Tí Chulainn Limited. The centre opened in 1999. Tí Chulainn has 16 en-suite bedrooms, conference facilities, a 70 seater audio visual theatre, and a large performance area. It has hosted several exhibitions.

Located at 54.1134, -6.46387 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Northern Ireland, Concert halls in Northern Ireland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Forkhill, Forkill