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Dundrum, Co. Down

Four miles north of Newcastle, Dundrum is noted for its 12th century castle (+353 (0) 28 9181 1491) which boats a circular keep with irregular curtain walls, surrounded by a rock cut fosse.

Nearby is the Murlough National Nature Reserve (+44 (0) 28 4375 1467), which covers an area of 698 acres, through which visitors can follow a path over sand dunes to Murlough Beach, one of the finest strands in the county.

Gardens

Rowallane Garden

Saintfield, Co. Down

Rowallane is at its most glorious in spring and autumn, thanks to the display of rhododendrons and azaleas and the final blaze of glory of ornamental trees and shrubs, but it is a lovely place at any time of year. The 52 acre demesne near the old ...

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Golf

Royal County Down Golf Club

Newcastle, Co. Down
Course Type: Links

Widely regarded as one of the finest links courses in the world, Royal County Down has an appropriate setting at Newcastle, where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. For more than 100 years it had nestled on classic duneland, in the sh ...

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Self Catering

Rostrevor Holidays

Rostrevor, Co. Down

Nestled in the south-facing foothills of the Mourne Mountains, Carnaclasha and Owenabwee 5-star Houses offer modern luxury in beautiful surroundings.From the large sitting room windows guests will enjoy the view across the 24-acre peaceful farm o ...

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What's On

Lisburn Market - County Antrim - Saturdays

Lisburn Market

Every Saturday

Castle Gardens close to the City Centre. Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Contact: Suzanna Lutton. Number:+44 (0)28 9250 94 ...

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Tourist Attractions

Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary

Portaferry, Co. Down

A visit to Exploris enables the visitors to view and learn about the marine species that are indigenous to Strangford Lough and the coastline of the island. Marine communities are recreated to enable the visitor to gain a better understanding of ...

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Wedding Venues

Newforge House

Craigavon, Co. Armagh

John and Louise Mathers’ fine Georgian country house is less than half an hour’s drive southwest of Belfast yet, in a wonderful setting of mature trees, gardens and green fields on the edge of the quiet village of Magheralin, it feels ...

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