The port and industrial town of Newry (pop. 19,000) lies on the River Newry and on a canal, with the Mourne Mountains to the southeast and the Camlough Mountains to the west. The tower of St Patrick's Church, Ireland's first Protestant church, dates from 1578. The neighboring Cathedral (RC) is neo-Gothic.
Castlewellan (pop. 2,100) is a small market town. It contains a Forest Park which features a three mile trail around the lake where visitors can view sculptures carved from the park's natural minerals. Queen Anne-style courtyards, tropical birds. This national arboretum was founded in 1740.
In 1921 the County Constitution was signed in the "Treaty Room" of Derrymore House near Newry. The thatched 18th C. Georgian manor is well worth a visit.
The Newry Museum presents the history of the Gap of the North. Exhibits include: robes of the Order of St Patrick, Nelson's table from HMS Victory, and a restored 18th C. room with period furniture.
Address: Newry Museum, Arts Centre 1a Bank Parade, Newry BT35 6HP, Northern Ireland
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