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Carnagat, Armagh

Carnagat is a western suburb of of Newry, lying west of the Clanrye River in County Armagh. It is within the townland of Carnagat, in the civil parish of Newry. Newry Union Workhouse was opened in the east of Carnagat townland in 1841. The facility was renamed Daisy Hill Hospital in 1930. Elsewhere, the townland remained largely rural until the mid 20th century since when it has seen significant suburban development. The area is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.

Primary Name(s): Carnagat
Place Type: Suburban area
Historic County: Armagh
Lat, Long: 54.180676,-6.358348
Grid Reference: J 0723 2698
Townland: Carnagat TD
Civil Parish: Newry CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID:  GBPN332908

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Carnagat,_Armagh_332908