Markethill
| Markethill | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
Markethill Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 1,647 (2011 census) |
| Irish grid reference | H962398 |
| • Belfast | 40 miles |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ARMAGH |
| Postcode district | BT60 |
| Dialling code | 028, +44 28 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Markethill is a village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is beside Gosford Forest Park. It had a population of 1,647 people in the 2011 census. A livestock market is held here three times a week and each summer the world's largest Lambeg drumming contest takes place in the village.
Markethill is located by the A28 road around 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Armagh city, and 18 kilometres (11 mi) north-west of Newry.