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Tourist attractions

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Where to sleep

Campings

Irish lakes

Lough Neagh

Lough Neagh is a pretty, bucolic lake renowned for its fish-filled waters and the charm of its wild shores. An ideal place for fishing and walking in the Irish countryside!

3.57/5 (7 votes)

Irish mountains

Slieve Donard

A mountain that will appeal to hikers in search of wild panoramas!

3.86/5 (7 votes)

Irish castles

Audley’s Castle

A ruined 15th-century building. Lost in the countryside, this is a charming place!

3.50/5 (6 votes)

Irish abbeys and monasteries

The Grey Abbey

A beautiful abbey, free to explore. We like to stop and admire its silent ruins. A beautiful site in the heart of nature!

4.33/5 (6 votes)

Churches

The Saul Church

A church closely linked to the history of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish!

2.00/5 (5 votes)

Irish castles

Narrow Water Castle

A castle in a charming setting, protected by fortified walls.

3.20/5 (5 votes)

Le St John's Lighthouse de Killough - Philip McErlean - cc

Irish lighthouses

The St Johns Point

A lighthouse that would have guided the Titanic on its first test runs in Northern Ireland!

3.80/5 (5 votes)

Churches

St Patrick’s Church, Newry

A very pretty Protestant church, whose architecture is well worth a visit!

4.00/5 (4 votes)

Irish castles

Quoile Castle

If you love ruined buildings, don't miss the sumptuous Quoile Castle, a 16th-century castle now in ruins, just 2 km from Downpatrick. Magnificent, it offers a lovely show, rich in silences!

3.25/5 (4 votes)

Irish castles

Castlewellan is an Irish castle in County Down. A former Scottish stately home, it was built in 1856 and long owned by a wealthy Scottish earl. Today, the building has been bought out and is not open to visitors...

4.00/5 (4 votes)

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County Down

Welcome to Northern Ireland! County Down (Contae An Dúin in Gaelic) is one of the 6 northern counties belonging to the province of Ulster. With the Irish Sea to its east, County Down is a magnificent region, rich in archaeological remains and places to visit!

From prehistoric stone circles to ruined castles, don’t hesitate to explore County Down’s countryside and villages! There’s plenty to see and do, and it’s well worth the detour! And don’t miss the county capital: Downpatrick. This picturesque village is home to the tomb of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, who helped evangelize Ireland in the 5th century!