Lorsha is located almost midway between the two main cities of Ireland, Belfast and Dublin. Newry's border location and its status as a large retail centre has been a major advantage since the early 1980's.
Newry is just over an hours drive from Dublin International Airport and less than an hours drive from Belfast International Airport and Belfast City Airport. The area is also easily accessible from the ports of Larne, Belfast, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire. In addition, the Newry & Mourne region has its own deep-sea port at Warrenpoint.
Newry & Mourne has the highest number of small businesses per head of population in Northern Ireland
Newry & Mourne has the YOUNGEST population in Northern Ireland
Newry offers the "Best New Hotel in Northern Ireland" (British Airways Award) - the Canal Court Hotel. The Canal Court Hotel offers full conference facilities, swimming pool, high quality restaurant and rooms of the highest standard
Large parts of the Newry & Mourne area are designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including South Down and South Armagh.
