Kilmore ward is a rural area located west of Newry city centre, primarily comprising farmland and low-density residential settlements. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling hills and the presence of the Newry Canal, which historically served as a vital commercial link. Scattered housing developments and small village clusters like Derryleckagh and parts of Bessbrook define the residential pattern. The ward's economy has traditionally been connected to agriculture and local services.
A notable local landmark is the intact, though disused, stretch of the Newry Canal, one of the first summit-level canals in the British Isles. The area includes several small lakes and wetlands that contribute to its ecological character. Transport routes, including the main A1 road to Belfast, traverse the ward, connecting it to wider regional networks while delineating its open, pastoral surroundings.
