Newry
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Newry

Le Narrow Water Castle - Sean Munson - cc

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Newry : Must-See Attractions

Irish valleys

Silent Valley

Discover Silent Valley, a wild Northern Irish valley in County Down! It has one of the region's largest water reservoirs, and offers…

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…

Dolmens

The Ballykeel Dolmen

For lovers of beautiful and magnificent dolmens! The Ballykeel dolmen is one of the must-see sites if you're ever in County Armagh!…

Dolmens

The Dolmen Goward

Do you know the Goward Dolmen? It alone demonstrates the talent and skill of Neolithic man in building gigantic edifices! Don't miss…

Castles

Narrow Water Castle

Narrow Water Castle is a fortified tower near the seaside village of Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland (Co. Down). Built in the 16th century,…

Bridges

The Craigmore Viaduct

If you venture north of Newry, on the railroad side, you’ll easily come across the Craigmore Viaduct, an impressive bridge designed in…

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Newry

Newry (Iúr Cinn Trá in Irish) is the fourth largest town in Northern Ireland, and also the oldest! Prized for its lush green countryside and the fishing in Lough Neagh, Newry is as warm as it is welcoming…

History of Newry

A town built around a Cistercian monastery…

The origins of Newry date back to 1144, when a Cistercian monastery was built. Growing over the centuries, Newry attracted a large number of inhabitants, making it one of the oldest towns in Northern Ireland.

Today, Newry is regarded as a young, attractive town that has outgrown the Troubles in Northern Ireland.