Markethill
Village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Markethill (Irish: Cnoc an Mhargaidh)[1] is a village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is beside Gosford Forest Park. It had a population of 1,647 people in the 2011 Census.[2]
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Location within Northern Ireland | |
Population | 1,647 (2011 Census) |
Irish grid reference | H962398 |
• Belfast | 40 miles |
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Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ARMAGH |
Postcode district | BT60 |
Dialling code | 028, +44 28 |
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A livestock market is held here three times a week and each summer the world's largest Lambeg drumming contest takes place in the village.[citation needed] It is home to Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band, who host the largest band parade in Europe on the first Friday of each June.[citation needed]
It is by the A28 road around 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Armagh city, and 18 kilometres (11 mi) north-west of Newry.