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County Down : things to do and places to visit

Santa’s cottage

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Did you know that Santa Claus lives in Northern Ireland? Discover his official home in the Mourne Mountains!

The Cloughmore Stone

The Cloughmore Stone, also known as “The Big Stone”, is a huge rock located above the village of Rostrevor...

The Craigmore Viaduct

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A 19th-century viaduct in the middle of the Newry countryside... still in use today!

Newry Cathedral Parish

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Newry is home to a pretty Catholic cathedral, the Newry Cathedral Parish. Its imposing architecture is well worth the detour and is the pride of the town's inhabitants!


Audleystown Court Cairn

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Audleystown Cour Cairn is a prehistoric tomb on the southern shore of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. Fascinating: just waiting to be discovered!

Royal County Down Golf

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A golf course dating back to 1889! Located in Northern Ireland, it is one of the favorite courses of the great Irish golfer, Rory McIlroy.

The Nendrum Monastery

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Nendrum Monastery is a Christian monastery on Mahee Island near Comber in County Down, Northern Ireland. Now in ruins,...

The Scrabo Tower

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A tower overlooking the surrounding area. A must-see in the region if you're not afraid of the building's many steps!


Annadorn Dolmen

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Passing through Loughinisland? Don't miss the Annadorn Dolmen, a Neolithic megalith in County Down! The latter would have been an integral part of a cairn that has now disappeared!

Slieve Binnian

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Discover Slieve Binnian, an iconic peak in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains. Get up close and personal to the great outdoors!






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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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