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Derrynoose

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Derrynoose — village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK.

Derrynoose, towns & cities in Northern Ireland

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Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Derrynoose is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,956 people. Address: BT60. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.2350°, -6.7740°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Derrynoose (from Irish Doire Núis, meaning 'oakwood of new milk') is a village and civil parish in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland, 4.5 km south-west of Keady. The village lies partly in the townland of Mullyard (in the civil parish of Derrynoose) and partly in the townland of Crossnamoyle (in the civil parish of Keady). The civil parish is situated in the historic baronies of Armagh and Tiranny and is within the Armagh City and District Council area.

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Background

History

Derrynoose was one of several Catholic border villages in Armagh that would have been transferred to the Irish Free State had the recommendations of the Irish Boundary Commission been enacted in 1925.

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Coordinates
54.2350, -6.7740
Postcode
BT60
Parliamentary constituency
Newry and Armagh
Population
2,956

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Derrynoose?
Derrynoose is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT60).
Is Derrynoose free to visit?
Yes, Derrynoose is free to enter.
How do I get to Derrynoose?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT60. It sits within the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency.