Kilrea

Kilrea ward lies in the northern interior of the Causeway Coast and Glens district, centered on the market town of the same name along the River Bann. The landscape is characterised by low, rolling drumlins and fertile agricultural land, with the river providing a central corridor. Economic activity has traditionally been linked to the surrounding farmland and the town's role as a local service hub. The area's settlement pattern includes smaller villages and townlands scattered across the rural ward.

The ward's history is connected to the linen industry, evidenced by the surviving chimney of the former Kilrea Weaving Company. The River Bann is a focal point for coarse fishing, with the town acting as a base for anglers. A network of narrow, winding roads connects the dispersed communities, reflecting the area's agricultural character rather than coastal tourism found elsewhere in the district.