Kirkinriola ward lies in the northwestern part of Mid and East Antrim, encompassing a largely rural landscape of farmland and small settlements. The area includes the village of Cullybackey and is bordered by the River Main, which shapes its pastoral character. This is a quiet part of the borough, with its community life centred around local churches, schools, and agricultural activities.
A notable local landmark is the ancestral home of the 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur, located near Cullybackey. The ward's terrain gently rolls towards Lough Neagh, with scattered woodlands and country lanes defining its scenery. Economic activity is traditionally linked to the land, with a mix of family-run farms and smaller residential developments.
