Scarva is a small village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is at the boundary with County Armagh, which is marked by the Newry Canal. In the 2001 census it had a population of 320.
History
During the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–1691), the forces of Frederick Schomberg reputedly first camped near Scarva, before marching south. Much of the village was laid-out by John Reilly, owner of Scarvagh House, in the mid-18th century. In the late 18th century, there were skirmishes in the area involving the Hearts of Steel and Break-of-day Boys. ==Transport==
The village has a park, with playing fields and a wildlife pond, scenic walks and wild fowl sanctuary. The local primary school, Scarva Primary School, had an enrollment of 61 pupils as of 2011. == Sport ==