Coney Island

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Facts and practical information

Coney Island is an island in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland. It is about 1 km offshore from Maghery in County Armagh, is thickly wooded and of nearly 9 acres in area. It lies between the mouths of the River Blackwater and the River Bann in the south-west corner of Lough Neagh. Boat trips to the island are available at weekends from Maghery Country Park or Kinnego Marina. The island is owned by the National Trust and managed on their behalf by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Coney Island Flat is a rocky outcrop adjacent to the island. Although Samuel Lewis called Coney Island the only island in County Armagh, Armagh's section of Lough Neagh also includes Croaghan Island, as well as the marginal cases of Padian and Derrywarragh Island. ()

Coordinates: 54°31'1"N, 6°33'5"W

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Coney Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drumcree Church, Peatlands Park, Mountjoy Castle, Charlemont Bridge.

6.5 miSE
Church
Drumcree Church
165 min walk • Drumcree Parish Church, officially The Church of the Ascension, is the Church of Ireland parish church of Drumcree in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It sits on a hill in the townland of Drumcree, outside Portadown. It is a site of historic significance and is a listed building.
3.2 miSW
Park
Peatlands Park
82 min walk • Peatlands Park is a 266 hectares area established in 1990 and placed under the safeguard of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. It is located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, and has been designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest.
3.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Mountjoy Castle
93 min walk • Mountjoy Castle is situated near the village of Brockagh, in Magheralamfield townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on a hill overlooking Lough Neagh.
7.4 miSW
Bridge
Charlemont Bridge, Moy
189 min walk • Charlemont Bridge is a stone bridge in Moy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland The bridge spans the River Blackwater connecting the villages of Moy and Charlemont on the old coaching route between Dungannon and Armagh.
1.3 miW
Park
Maghery Country Park
33 min walk • Maghery Country Park is a park in the village of Maghery, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, on the shores of Lough Neagh. It covers 30 acres and includes five km of woodland walks and picnic areas and is used for birdwatching, fishing, and walking.
4.1 miW
Canal
Coalisland Canal
106 min walk • Coalisland Canal is a canal in County Tyrone in Ulster and is about 7.2 kilometres long. Construction of the canal began in 1733, but progress was slow and it was not officially opened until 1787.

Coney Island

Facts and practical information

Coney Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Drumcree Church

Peatlands Park

Mountjoy Castle

Charlemont Bridge, Moy

Maghery Country Park

Coalisland Canal