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The Cnocnafeola Centre is placed centrally within the Mourne area.
To find out how to get to the centre click on your chosen form of transport above or choose the map option for a map of the area.
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From Dublin
Follow directions for North/Belfast.
A new motorway from Dublin to Newry opened October 2007 reducing journey time to approximately 1 hour.
From Newry take the A2 to Warrenpoint, through Rostrevor and follow road
for Kilkeel. After approx. 6 miles heading towards Kilkeel, there is a
signpost for a left turn to Atticall. (The signpost is on the right hand
side of the road pointing to a left turn, signpost also has B&B and
community centre on it). Follow road for 3 miles into Atticall village,
go past church shop and school on the left and the centre is also on the
left immediately after the school.
From Belfast
Follow directions for Newcastle.
From Newcastle continue along coast, taking the A2 to Kilkeel.
In Kilkeel continue into centre of town, on the hill just before the traffic lights there is a small road on the right signposted for Atticall (Mountain Road). Follow this road for approx. 3 miles until you come to a left turn signposted Atticall, follow road down towards village and we on the right entering the village.
If coming through the Spelga Pass from Hilltown or Castlewellan follow the road towards Kilkeel, pass Cnocnafeola Wood on the right and continue until right turn signposted Atticall. Take road down towards village and centre is on the right entering the village.
You can reach Northern Ireland by boat using the three major ports:
Larne, Belfast, Dublin
For Belfast and Dublin use the directions provided for arriving by car.For Larne, follow the signs to Belfast and then folllow the directions provided.
By Bus
From Dublin:
Take the bus to Newry (Belfast bus stopping at Newry) and change in Newry for Kilkeel. From Kilkeel you can either get a taxi (approx. £4.50) or during July and August catch the rambler bus to Atticall.
From Belfast:
Take the bus to Newcastle, change in Newcastle for Kilkeel. During July and August you can catch rambler bus from Newcastle to Atticall or from Kilkeel to Atticall. Outside July and August take a taxi from Kilkeel. Glen taxis: 028417 65163; Joes Taxis: 028417 63793; Aiken: 028417 62634
For buses to Atticall
To find out more information about buses to Atticall then visit the Translink website. Click here.
Trains
Take the Dublin-Belfast train to Newry and then take a bus (see above).
You can reach Northern Ireland by flying into the three major airports:

