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Rathfriland is a market town in County Down. It lies at the intersection of the townlands of Cross, Kiltarriff, Rossconor and Lissize, in the civil parishes of Drumgath and Drumballyroney. The area was once the capital of the Magennis family, the Gaelic lords of Iveagh. They built a castle here around 1610, the ruins of which may still be seen on the hill upon which Rathfriland sits. The town was founded by William Hawkins who was gifted the land by Charles II. The Market House, built for the linen market by Miss Theodosia McGill in 1760, dominates the main square. The town has seen significant expansion from the mid 20th century. The village is within the council area of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.238065,-6.160911
Grid Reference: J 1995 3369
Townland: Cross TD
Civil Parish: Drumgath CP
Council Area: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321935
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rathfriland,_Down_321935
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.238065,-6.160911
Grid Reference: J 1995 3369
Townland: Cross TD
Civil Parish: Drumgath CP
Council Area: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 321935
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rathfriland,_Down_321935
Peruse Down on Wikishire