Corbet

Corbet

Corbet (from Irish: an Carbad)[1][2] is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, near Banbridge. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 95 people. It lies within the Banbridge District.

Corbet Lough is a reservoir and important angling Lough, about 5.5 km from Banbridge. It is controlled by Banbridge Angling Club. The River Bann also flows nearby.

References

  1. ^ Placenames NI
  2. ^ Placenames Database of Ireland

Coordinates: 54°20′N 6°12′W / 54.333°N 6.2°W / 54.333; -6.2


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