Islands · Northern Ireland
Coney Island
Coney Island — island in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Peatlands Park Railway · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coney Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5170°, -6.5510°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Coney Island is an island in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland. It is about 1 km offshore from Maghery in County Armagh, is thickly wooded and of nearly 9 acres (36,000 m2) in area. It lies between the mouths of the River Blackwater and the River Bann in the south-west corner of Lough Neagh. Boat trips to the island are available at weekends from Maghery Country Park or Kinnego Marina. The island is owned by the National Trust and managed on their behalf by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Coney Island Flat is a rocky outcrop adjacent to the island. Although Samuel Lewis called Coney Island the only island in County Armagh, Armagh's section of Lough Neagh also includes Croaghan Island, as well as the marginal cases of Padian and Derrywarragh Island.
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Background
History
Coney Island has a rich history with long evidence of human occupation. This causeway was breached in the 19th century to allow the passage of barges from the Bann to the Blackwater. A native settlement flourished there in the later Middle Ages when there was also a small iron industry. Subsequently, the island was refortified with a bank, ditch and an external palisade. In 1946, the island was given to the National Trust by Fred Storey.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5170, -6.5510
- Postcode
- BT62 1TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Upper Bann
- Nearest railway station
- Peatlands Park Railway — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5159584 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coney Island, Lough Neagh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Coney Island, Lough Neagh - geograph.org.uk - 279227.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coney Island?
- Coney Island is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT62 1TB).
- Is Coney Island free to visit?
- Yes, Coney Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coney Island?
- The nearest railway station is Peatlands Park Railway, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT62 1TB.