Newry Tourist Information Travel Guide

Newry Tourist Information & Travel Guide

Summary: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Newry, one of Northern Irelands oldest towns.

Newry lies in the most south-eastern part of Northern Ireland, in the north-south corridor between Belfast and Dublin. As such it has developed into one of the most popular shopping towns in Ireland. Cross border trade has increased, which has meant both the Quays and the Buttercrane enjoying high footfall in their stores.

Newrys recent past has seen it being conferre...

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Article Body: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Newry, one of Northern Irelands oldest towns.

Newry lies in the most south-eastern part of Northern Ireland, in the north-south corridor between Belfast and Dublin. As such it has developed into one of the most popular shopping towns in Ireland. Cross border trade has increased, which has meant both the Quays and the Buttercrane enjoying high footfall in their stores.

Newrys recent past has seen it being conferred with city status in . One of two cities in Northern Ireland bestowed with this honour by the Queen, the other being Lisburn.

Newry history shows that it was founded in alongside a Cistercian Monastery. It was destroyed by fire in by the forces of King James II during the Williamite war. The city was rebuilt afterwards and became a busy trading town. By its port became the busiest in Ulster and as result its canal opened making it the first major canal in Britain, it ran for miles to Lough Neagh.

Newry is also the home of Irelands highest viaduct, Craighmore Viaduct which lies to the North of the city and consists of arches; it was designed by Sir John O Neill and opened in .

The city has strong links to St Patrick, the English interpretation of the name comes from the Irish (Lur Chinn Tra) which means the yew at the head of the strand, which St Patrick is said to have planted in the th Century.

Irelands first protestant church is also in the city and bears St Patricks name. It first opened its doors in . Newrys other main Cathedral is St Patricks and St Colmans which was built in , it was designed by architect Thomas Duff.

Newry offers some of the finest scenery in Northern Ireland, with the Ring of Gullion to the south-west and the Mourne Mountains to the east. Both have been designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty. The river Clanrye runs through the city and historically formed the border between Armagh and Down. The citys Town Hall was built on top of the river.

Newry can boast some famous sons with Pat Jennings, former goalkeeper and Northern Irelands most capped player born in the city. Mountaineer Terence Banjo Bannon is from the city, as is John Dunlop, prominent Presbyterian churchman. John Mitchell, the driving force behind the Young Ireland Movement is buried in the Old Meeting House in the city.

Newry has a population which has grown steadily and in a census carried out in its population numbered people. Newry house prices have also increased dramatically by % since , topping a poll for the whole of the United Kingdom.

Sport plays a major part in the fabric of the city with Pairc Esler being the home of Down GAA. The city also boasts a soccer club which play at the Showgrounds in the city. There are a wide range of activities available in the city, with a museum, arts centre and a number of art galleries available.

Accommodation in the city can be found in the magnificent surroundings of the Canal Court Hotel. Centrally located, the hotel offers a superb base while staying in the city.

As you can see Newry has a varied history and a lot to offer for those tourists looking a short break away from it all. So come and stay in Newry and experiences all the city has to offer.