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County Down : things to do and places to visit

The Saul Church

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A church closely linked to the history of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish!

Narrow Water Castle

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A castle in a charming setting, protected by fortified walls.

The St Johns Point

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A lighthouse that would have guided the Titanic on its first test runs in Northern Ireland!

Quoile Castle

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If you love ruined buildings, don't miss the sumptuous Quoile Castle, a 16th-century castle now in ruins, just 2 km from Downpatrick. Magnificent, it offers a lovely show, rich in silences!


St Patrick’s Church, Newry

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A very pretty Protestant church, whose architecture is well worth a visit!

The Castlewellan

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Castlewellan is an Irish castle in County Down. A former Scottish stately home, it was built in 1856 and long owned by a wealthy Scottish earl. Today, the building has been bought out and is not open to visitors...

Greencastle Royal Castle

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Greencastle Royal Castle is a Northern Irish castle located in County Down near Kilkeel. It's one of the best-preserved ruined castles in the region, and can be visited free of charge... It would be a shame not to stop by!

Jordan’s Castle

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Jordan's Castle remains a historical mystery to this day. Its construction date remains unknown, although it is suspected to...


Exploris

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Do you love aquariums and are you visiting Northern Ireland? Don't miss the Exploris aquarium, which!

Audleystown

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If you love megaliths and their mysteries, then don't miss Audleystown, a megalithic site located northwest of Castle Ward and less than a mile from the village of Strangford.

Slidderyford Dolmen

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One of the smallest dolmens in Northern Ireland! Cute and round, it's well worth a visit!

Dundrum Castle

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The view faces the Mournes Mountains. An Anglo-Norman castle whose history seems to live on in its stones...






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What to expect?

Welcome to Northern Ireland! County Down (Contae An Dúin in Gaelic) is one of the 6 northern counties belonging to the province of Ulster. With the Irish Sea to its east, County Down is a magnificent region, rich in archaeological remains and places to visit!

From prehistoric stone circles to ruined castles, don’t hesitate to explore County Down’s countryside and villages! There’s plenty to see and do, and it’s well worth the detour! And don’t miss the county capital: Downpatrick. This picturesque village is home to the tomb of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of the Irish, who helped evangelize Ireland in the 5th century!

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