This part of our guide focuses on Newtownabbey, a large settlement north of Belfast's city centre in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Newtownabbey is separated from the rest of Belfast by Cavehill and Fortwilliam golf course, although it is considered part of the Belfast metropolitan area.
Characterized by scenic landscapes, Carnmoney Hill surrounds Newtownabbey to the North, Cavehill to the south and west, and Belfast Lough to the east, providing waterfront views. Three Mile Water and the Glas-na-Bradan flow through the area.
Newtownabbey was founded as an Urban District in 1958, merging several small villages, including Carnmoney, Glengormley, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse, and Whitewell. Before becoming its own urban district, it was under the jurisdiction of Belfast Urban District. In 2015, Newtownabbey Borough Council merged with Antrim Borough Council to form the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Although Newtownabbey is comparatively new as a town or urban district, the area has been settled since ancient times, with evidence of early settlements and agricultural activity.
During The Troubles, a period of conflict in Northern Ireland lasting from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, Newtownabbey experienced several incidents, including gun attacks from paramilitary groups like the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Freedom Fighters. These and other events have impacted the community, leading to heightened security and a sense of unease among residents that continues, to some extent, today.
Several schools and educational institutions serve Newtownabbey and its extended urban area.
At the higher-education level, Northern Regional College has a campus in Newtownabbey, while the University of Ulster has a campus at Jordanstown.
Area secondary schools include Abbey Community College, Belfast High School, Edmund Rice College, and Glengormley High School.
Area primary schools include Ashgrove Primary School, Carnmoney Primary School, Gaelscoil Éanna, Hollybank Primary School, Jordanstown Schools for the Deaf and Blind, King's Park Primary School, Rathcoole Primary School, St. Bernard's Primary School, St. MacNissi's Primary School, St. Mary's on the Hill Primary School, and Whitehouse Primary School.
There are several association football clubs, hockey teams, and bowling clubs in the area, and local Gaelic games clubs in Newtownabbey include St. Enda's GAC and Greencastle Wolfe Tones GAC, both of which participate in competitions organised by the Antrim County Board.
The M2 motorway passes through Newtownabbey, and the M5 begins at its southeastern edge. Bus services are provided by Translink's Belfast Bus service, Metro, and Ulster bus, while Northern Ireland Railways runs trains serving the Mossley West railway station on the Belfast-Derry line, the Jordanstown railway station, and Whiteabbey railway station on the Belfast-Larne railway line.
Governmental entities, businesses, industries, museums, libraries, art galleries, places of worship, entertainment venues, sports and recreational facilities and programmes, organisations, activities, and events in Newtownabbey are appropriate topics for this portion of our website.
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In business since 1989, the Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland dealership buys and sells caravans and motorhomes in Northern Ireland, and has the experience to help customers choose the most suitable layout, options, or accessories, as well as providing repair service. Unlike some dealers, Abbey Caravans will exchange caravans against motorhomes and motorhomes against caravans, and will even consider cars or motorcycles against either. Enquiries may be made through the website.
https://www.abbey-caravans.com/
In business since 2014, the carpet and flooring company carries a range of high-quality Wilton, Hesian-backed, and felt-backed carpets, including a large selection of felt-backed and cushion-back vinyl, as well as artificial grass. The company also carries a full range of carpets and vinyl, along with remnants and rugs, at its Valley Business Centre on Church Road, Newtownabbey. Photos and descriptions of its products are set forth, along with its address, directions, and an online enquiry form.
https://www.alexlindsaycarpetsandvinyl.com/
Based in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, the window and door maintenance company specialises in the repair and installation of aluminum and UPVC windows and doors, which they also supply to trade. In business for more than twenty years, the company has a great deal of experience in the aluminum doors, windows, and shop front sector, and can resolve most door and window needs. Its service are highlighted, along with several photographs of its products and examples of its work.
https://www.framefix-ni.com/
Foot Golf offers a blend of football and golf. Located in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the course is an 18-hole parkland course with a par of 69, designed to be fun, fast, and accessible for players of all ages and abilities. The facilities are also available for corporate team days, birthday parties, club or school outings, sports teams day-out, or other events. Its location, course details, rules, green fees, several photographs, and testimonials are provided.
https://www.newtownabbeyfootgolf.com/
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Staffed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Newtownabbey Police Station is located on Shore Road in Newtownabbey. The PSNI is the successor to the Royal Ulster Constabulary after it was reformed and renamed in 2001. The PSNI is the third-largest police service in the United Kingdom in terms of officer numbers and the second largest in terms of geographic area of responsibility. Reports and requests can be made online, and contacts are posted on the site.
https://www.psni.police.uk/
