Newry Attractions
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.
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Camlough, Northern Ireland
(Near Newry)
Canal Festival
This annual three-day event takes place in early June and includes a parade of floats by the canal, as well as various other activities.
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland
(Near Newry)
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.
Derrymore House
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.
Derrymore House
Bessbrook
Newry BT35 7EF
Northern Ireland
Bessbrook
Newry BT35 7EF
Northern Ireland
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Killevy Churches
Killevy Churches is the site of the fifth century nunnery founded by St Monenna. Other buildings date from the 11th and 15th centuries.
Newry Museum
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.
Newry Museum
Arts Centre
1a Bank Parade
Newry BT35 6HP
Northern Ireland
Arts Centre
1a Bank Parade
Newry BT35 6HP
Northern Ireland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||
| Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
Scarva, Northern Ireland
(Near Newry)
The history of canals in Ireland is presented at the Newry Canal / Scarva Visitor Centre.
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
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