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Warrenpoint, Co. Down

The port at Warrenpoint handles container traffic and when Newry port closed in the 1970s the port was enlarged. The town has a lively waterfront and a long promenade.

Every year Warrenpoint plays host to its own answer to the Rose of Tralee festival, with an opening parade, musical entertainment and fireworks.

Golfers can take advantage of Warrenpoint golf club (0044 28 41 753 695), which is a quality course with magnificent views of Carlingford Lough and the Mournes.

Visitors to the area will enjoy relaxing walks through Kilbroney Park (0044 28 41 738 134), which covers 97 acres of mountain, streams, Lough and valley.

The local activity centre, Thrills and Spills Warrenpoint (0044 28 41 752 852) offers jet skiing, mountain biking, adventure games and an indoor adventure playground for children.

Gardens

Seaforde Gardens

Downpatrick, Co. Down

In its own way Seaforde has the answer to Japan’s cherry blossom viewing season. The garden holds the national collection of eucryphias, known poetically as the ‘White Knights of August’. Gleaming with clouds of white blossom cr ...

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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

Castlewellan Farmers Market - Co Down - Saturdays

Castlewellan Farmers Market - Saturday 10am-1pm

Castlewellan Community Centre

Contact:

Tara Haughian +44 (0)28 4377 8655 tara@secondnature.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Armagh County Museum

Armagh, Co. Armagh

The oldest county museum in Ireland is set in Armagh's beautiful Georgian tree lined Mall. Its collections capture centuries of stories relating to the people who lived, worked and had connections with this famous city and historic county.

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Wedding Venues

Narrow Water Castle

Warrenpoint, Co. Down

Scenically situated overlooking Carlingford Lough, and only 4 miles from Newry, Narrow Water Castle makes an atmospheric and conveniently located setting for weddings. Built in the early 1800’s from local granite, this historic building is ...

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