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Somme Heritage Centre
This grimly fascinating centre vividly illustrates the horrors of the WWI Somme campaign of 1916 from the perspective of men of the 10th (Irish), 16th (Irish) and 36th (Ulster) divisions, as a memorial to the men and women who died. It has short films and reconstructions of the tre
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Entries
These narrow alleyways running between High St and Ann St were once bustling commercial and residential thoroughfares; Pottingers Entry , for example, had 34 houses in 1822. Joys Entry is named after Francis Joy, who founded the Belfast News Letter in 1737, the British Isles first
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Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park
Rolling meadows, woodland, riverside fields and formal gardens make up this beautiful park, along with a walled garden, a Japanese-style garden, a children’s playground and a cafe. Its highlight is the spectacular Rose Garden , which contains more than 45,000 flowers, tracing the d
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Derrymore House
Just south of Bessbrook is Derrymore House, an elegant thatched cottage built in 1776 for Isaac Corry, the Irish MP for Newry for 30 years; the Act of Union was drafted in the drawing room here in 1800. The house is only open on a handful of days each year – call or check the Natio
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Andrew Jackson Centre
The seventh US presidents parents left Carrickfergus in the 18th century. His ancestral home was demolished in 1860, but a replica thatched cottage now houses this memorial 2km north of Carrickfergus Castle. Displays include the Jackson family in Ulster, and Ulsters US connections.
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Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre
Situated 2km southeast of Comber, off the Downpatrick road (A22), Castle Espie reserve is a haven for huge flocks of geese, ducks and swans. The landscaped grounds are dotted with birdwatching hides, and a paradise for fledgling naturalists, with family bird-feeding and pond-dippin
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Mourne Wall
The spectacular dry-stone Mourne Wall marches across the summits of 15 surrounding peaks including the highest, Slieve Donard (853m). You can walk the 2m-high, 1m-thick, 35km-long walls entire length, or just a short section.Although the 1922 wall was built to stop livestock reachi
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Grand Opera House
One of Belfasts great Victorian landmarks is the Grand Opera House. Opened in 1895, and completely refurbished in the 1970s, it suffered grievously at the hands of the IRA, having sustained severe bomb damage in 1991 and 1993. The interior has been restored to its original, over-th
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Dark Hedges
Planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century as the formal entrance to their property, these shadowy, gnarled, entwined beech trees are now among Northern Irelands most photographed sights after doubling as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones . Getting a photo without cars (and cr
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Peace Line
The most visible sign of the divisions that have scarred the area for so long is the 6m-high wall of corrugated steel, concrete and chain link that controversially divides Belfasts Protestant and Catholic communities, covering some 6.5km in West Belfast alone, with 34km of coverage
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Scrabo Country Park
Newtownards is overlooked by Scrabo Hill , 2km southwest of town. It was once the site of extensive prehistoric earthworks, which were largely removed during construction of the 41m 1857 Memorial Tower , built in honour of the third Marquess of Londonderry, and visible for miles ar
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Roe Valley Country Park
This lovely country park, 3km south of Limavady off the B192, has walks stretching for 5km either side of the River Roe. The river is famed for its fishing: the salmon season runs from the third week in May until 20 October; the trout season starts at Easter and also runs until 20
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Ego Patricius
The Saint Patrick Centre houses a multimedia exhibition called Ego Patricius , charting the life and legacy of Ireland’s patron saint. Occasionally filled with parties of school kids, the exhibition uses audio and video presentations to tell St Patrick’s story, often in his own wor
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Layd Old Church
From the car park beside the beach (follow the golf club signs), a coastal path leads 1km north to the picturesque ruins of Layd Old Church, with views across to Ailsa Craig (a prominent conical island also known as Paddys Milestone) and the Scottish coast. Founded by the Francisca
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Nendrum Monastic Site
In a wonderful island setting, the 5th-century Celtic monastic community of Nendrum was built under the guidance of St Mochaoi (St Mahee). Its scant remains provide a clear outline of its early plan, with the foundations of a number of churches, a round tower , beehive cells and th
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Old Bushmills Distillery
Bushmills is the worlds oldest legal distillery, having been granted a licence by King James I in 1608. Bushmills whiskey is made with Irish barley and water from St Columbs Rill, a tributary of the River Bush, and matured in oak barrels. During ageing, the alcohol content drops fr
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Canals
The Newry Canal runs parallel to the river through the town centre, and is a focus for the citys redevelopment. A cycle path runs 30km north to Portadown, following the route of the canal.Newry Ship Canal runs 6km south towards Carlingford Lough, where the Victoria Lock has been re
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Crom
Home to the largest area of natural woodland in Northern Ireland, the National Trusts beautiful Crom Estate is a haven for pine martens, rare bats and many species of bird. You can walk from the visitor centre to the ruins of old Crom Castle , with its ancient walled garden , aband
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Carrickfergus Castle
The central keep of Irelands first and finest Norman fortress was built by John de Courcy soon after his 1177 invasion of Ulster. The massive walls of the outer ward were completed in 1242, while the red-brick gun ports were added in the 16th century. The keep houses a museum and t
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Grey Abbey
This Cistercian abbey was founded in 1193 by Affreca, wife of the Norman aristocrat John de Courcy (the builder of Carrickfergus Castle), in thanks for surviving a stormy sea crossing from the Isle of Man. The small visitor centre explains Cistercian life with paintings and panels.
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