Cabra, County Down

Cabra
Irish: Cabrach
 Cabra shown within County Down
CountyCounty Down
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town NEWRY
Police Northern Ireland
Fire Northern Ireland
Ambulance Northern Ireland
EU Parliament Northern Ireland
UK ParliamentSouth Down
List of places
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Northern Ireland
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Coordinates: 54°13′37″N 6°03′58″W / 54.227°N 6.066°W / 54.227; -6.066

This article is about the townland in County Down. For other uses, see Cabra.

Cabra is a large townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is in the parish of Clonduff and is situated approximately two miles from Hilltown, Rathfriland and Kilcoo. Cabra has a proud tradition of farming, with the three most common farming methods in Cabra being: sheep farming/breeding, crop growing (corn, barley etc.) and cow farming/breeding.

"Townland stones" have been erected to keep Cabra in touch with its local heritage. Cabra has one primary school, St.Pauls; which has around 65 children attending. Altogether Cabra has around 150 residents living within its boundaries, with a small post office, one church, a community hall and plenty of scenic views for tourists to take in.


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