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Newry Town Hall
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View of Warrenpoint Seaside Houses |
was once a fashionable seaside resort of the Victorians. The town was centred around a harbour, which came to prominence in the early 19th as an out-port for Newry. Here stands a plaque to commemorate the thousands of emigrants who passed through this port in search of a new beginning. This is a busy resort town popular for entertainment, good food and festivals. Our local information guide, left in each cottage, recommends several restaurants and cafes in this town. The Municipal Park and promenade provide a relaxing ambience, and the surrounding area has many places worth exploring.
if you are from the island of Ireland, you will have done well to have escaped hearing about Newry in the past couple of years, as it is famed for its shops and great value. Two large shopping centres, The Quays and the Buttercrane, host an array of high street stores, from Topshop, to River Island, Marks and Spencers to Sainsburys, Boots to Debenhams, the list goes on. The town also has a good TK Maxx for those of you who enjoy the bargain hunt! The city also hosts good nightlife, with an assortment of places to eat and drink. The Quays has an omniplex cinema upstairs.
is situated in the heart of the Kingdom of Mourne and has a thriving fishing industry, fresh fish is available all year round from the Nautilus Centre (some say the only place to go for real Fish & Chips!) The town has a sports centre and an ozone swimming pool on the Esplande. Kilkeel 18 hole golf club, nearby the well known Silent Valley, is just 3 miles from Kilkeel.

'Gateway to the Mournes' was originally known as Eight Mile Bridge, is built on the River Bann. The Marquis of Downshire named the town Hilltown in 1765. In 1835 Hilltown had a total of 21 houses of which 12 were pubs! The smuggling of Brandy and spirits from the coast along 'The Brandy Pad' had become a local pastime and Hilltown was the favourite distribution point.
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| Rostrevor, as seen from the Viewpoint, in Rostrevor Forest, on a sunny October's Day. |
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Eileen and Liam Baxter
Lecale Cottages,
Rostrevor, Co. Down
Tel: +44 (0) 28 41738727
E-mail: info@rostrevorholidays.com |