THE
NEWRY WEBSITE
Newry and Mourne lies at the start of Carlingford Lough,
surrounded by mountains on all sides - the Mournes to the east and
Slieve Gullion to the west. The area has been a centre of
population since prehistoric times when it became established as
'The Gap of the North', the main route between the south and the
north of Ireland. There is much to offer the visitor, whether your
tastes are for historic sites rich in tradition and folklore,
breathtaking mountain walks and scenery, or outdoor sports on land
or water.
The
Borough of North Down extends along the southern shore of
Belfast Lough from Holywood in the West to Groomsport in the East.
The area is seen as a desirable and attractive place to live and
has attracted the more affluent and successful residents. It has
traditionally been a dormitory area for Belfast but in the recent
past it has emerged as an important location for advanced
technology companies wishing to take advantage of the quality of
the local environment.
THE
COAST OF DOWN is Northern
Ireland's secret treasure. An immensely varied area only moments
from Belfast where you can quickly reach idyllic isolation in a
holiday cottage in the Slieve Croob hills or be at the heart of
the busiest nightlife, in bustling Bangor...
Down Festivals
The county of Down has a number of Festivals and
Events which the visitor can enjoy such as Boley Fair in Hilltown,
a great old time fair showcasing old traditions from long ago and
lots of family entertainment. Also Newtownards Creative Peninsula
Festival held in August, Groomsport & the Eagle Wing Festival
celebrating our links with America. The Maiden of the Mournes
Festival held in August in Warrenpoint is family entertainment in
Co Down and selection of the winning Maiden.
Down Visitor Attractions
Down Visitor Attractions include the
Ballywalter Park on which Ballywalter
House as above stands. Downpatrick
Railway Museum where you can see the old
railway carriages for yourself in County
Down.
Fergusons Irish
Linen, Banbridge manufacturers of Irish
Linen since the 1850's, renowned for
damask table linen. Mount Stewart House &
Garden, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co
Down where you can wander around these
wonderful gardens and Tullymore Forest
Park in Newcastle also offers an area to
roam around. Down area has lots of
Forest Parks to take the family to
including Belvoir Park Forest, Tollymore
Forest Park, and Clandeboye Forest
trail.
Down What's On
The Web Theatre,
Newtownards, is the place to be in Down
for a night out at the Theatre. For the
Golfers there is links golf at Ardglass
Golf Club and Kirkistown Castle Golf
Club with The Royal County Down Golf
Club one of the world's most beautiful
links setting in the Murlough Nature
Reserve in County Down. If you hope to
enjoy some Racing in Down, go racing at
Downpatrick Racecourse or Down Royal
Racecourse, you have a choice. Delamont
Country Park is a wonderful spot just to
take some time out and enjoy and also
Castlewellan Forest Park or travel to
Portaferry on the tip of the Ards
Peninsula and enjoy the sights while
taking in a stroll around this beautiful
part of County Down.
