Kilkeel (Cill Chaoil in Irish Gaelic) is a charming village in County Down, Northern Ireland. Situated south of the Mourne Mountains, Kilkeel is a port village with one of the largest fleets of fishing boats in the whole of Ireland, and is of great interest to tourists, thanks to its 14th-century ruined church…

Visit Kilkeel

Kilkeel town center and harbor

Kilkeel, with its 6,000 inhabitants, has a charming town center, with its maze of narrow streets, local shops and warmly-styled pubs. But the village’s biggest success is the size of its harbour, which is quite impressive for such a small village.

It’s home to countless fishing boats, which come and go throughout the day and night. It’s a busy port, so you’ll have no trouble meeting fishermen selling their catch at the harbour auction. Don’t hesitate to try one: Irish fish is delicious!