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Portadown, Co. Armagh

The building of the canal from Newry to Lough Neagh in the 1730s brought wealth to Portadown, which grew with the linen industry and today has developed into a busy commercial centre. The town has a wide sloping main street and more than a dozen denominations have built churches and chapels in one small area.

Local attractions include the Brackagh Moss Nature Reserve (+44 (0) 28 3885 1102) which was originally a raised bog with a wide range of flora and fauna.

Golfers can take advantage of Portadown Golf Course (+44 (0) 28 3835 5356).

Gardens

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Golf

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Self Catering

Golfkeel Cottages - Oatfield Cottage , The Loft Cottage, Dovedale Cottage

Banbridge, Co. Down

Located one mile from the town of Banbridge the tranquil and peaceful surroundings Golfkeel Cottages are are set in their own private grounds wit secure private parking and offer spectacular panoramic views of the rolling countryside and the Moun ...

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What's On

Tyrone Farmers Market - Dungannon Co Tyrone - 1st Saturday of Month

Tyrone Farmers Market - 1st Saturday of month 8.30-1pm

Tesco Carpark, Dungannon

Contact: Irene Molloy - 048 375 23752 / irene@initiative.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Navan Centre & Fort

Armagh, Co. Armagh

The Navan Centre & Fort introduces you to one of Ireland’s most importance archaeological sites, the legendary Emain Macha [Navan Fort] and in a fun and friendly way. The site is steeped in legend and folklore as the ancient seat o ...

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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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