Pontzpass

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

I have a friend who is thinking about buying a house in Pontzpass village, but he knows nothing about the area or the village.
Was wondering if any of you good people (Down/Armagh/Tony/etc...) could provide any information on the place, pubs, GAA clubs, proximity to anywhere, facilities and services, etc...?

Thanks in advance.

[5 Sams]

I think I'll let somebody else answer this one

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

I think I'll let somebody else answer this one

Yeah already know that the bould Tony lives there, but the mate wouldn't know who he is.

[5 Sams]

Well apart from that....its a grand spot....its about 9 miles from Newry.....a few grand wee pubs....its even got a railway station!! One football club...ground is just on the way into the village coming in from the Newry direction. John Raffety is probably the most famous player from the club and I think he's still involved at underage level.

I know a few people who have decided to buy a house in the Poyntzpass area probably due to exorbitant house prices in Newry and they are happy enough

[Billys Boots]

its even got a railway station

Don't forget the credit union!   

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Thanks 5sams but would you live there?
Need more info people!

[Armagh4SamAgain]

Is quiet a nice place. I woudnt mind livin there. Its cross cumminuty so it is, and theres a new building on the main st that is used fo it.

[Orior]

I was born and bred in Poyntzpass, so I think I'm qualified to answer. I'll need to run a credit rating on your friend Gothair before I can offer any advice. Also need to check out your friend's gaelic football pedigree.

[Orior]

You wouldnt be tough enough to live in the Pass, hardstation.

[Orior]

lol

[T Fearon]

A good enough spot to live but its not Cannes by any stretch of the imagination. Community is a bit clickish (though to be honest I never really bother with people) and the village closes down completely at 9pm of a weeknight. Amazingly there's only one grocery shop/petrol station but about three hairdressers/ beauticians. Don't think there's a great pile of crack in any of the three pubs, though as I say I do not frequent them much. Brian Canavan and myself would be the area's most famous residents, followed closely by the Best Brothers (Rugby Internationals), John Rafferty and Orior.

It is well located and handy enough for Belfast (Lisburn Newry dual carriageway only 4 miles away)

[full back]

Brian Canavan and myself would be the area's most famous residents

The notion you have of yourself is nearly as big as your waist size