| Newry and Mourne
Located in the south eastern corner of Northern Ireland, Newry and Mourne
extends a warm welcome. With stunning beauty, contrasting landscapes, charming
villages and bustling towns — Newry and Mourne invites you to experience
the many different aspects of its area.
Newry city has a rich heritage with many fine buildings and public places.
Today Newry is one of the foremost shopping destinations in Ireland and
the city centre is a constant hub of activity from Monday through to Sunday.
The exciting array of traditional, independent traders and multi-national
retailers combine to provide a shopping experience of the very highest standard.
Newry also provides excellent opportunities for sports, relaxation and
entertainment. Newry also has two of the oldest churches in Ireland, the
ornate gothic Cathedral of St. Patrick and St. Colman and St. Patrick’s
Church of Ireland which is over 400 years old.
Beyond Newry the area includes some of the most dramatic and picturesque
scenery in Ireland, with two areas designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, namely the Mourne Mountains and The Ring of Gullion.
To the East of Newry, rising dramatically from the sea, the Mourne Mountains
dominate much of the landscape, which are contrasted with the lowland plains
around Kilkeel and the mudflats and salt marsh areas of Carlingford Lough.
The South Down area can offer a variety of mountain ranges, beaches, inland
waterways and coastal plains.
To the west of Newry lies beautiful undulating countryside better known
as the The Ring of Gullion, this is an area renowned for its outstanding
cultural heritage, Celtic mythology and its numerous prehistoric and early
Christian sites.
Throughout the area a wide range of accommodation exists, from hotels
to hostels, self-catering to B&Bs and guesthouses, caravan to camping —
every taste and pocket is catered for.
The entire Newry and Mourne area offers excellent sporting and recreational
facilities, and has long enjoyed an excellent reputation for hill climbing,
walking, fishing, golfing, cycling and watersports — packaged activity breaks
are also available. Many Festivals and events take place throughout the
year reflecting the many cultural activities that Newry and Mourne has to
offer.
Festival Info
For full details on festivals, events and things to do in the area contact.
Newry Tourist Office Telephone 028 302 68877
www.newryandmourne.gov.uk
mailto: info@newryandmourne.gov.uk
Annual Events in Newry and Mourne
June
Jun 3. Kilkeel Classic Golf Championship
Jun 11. Crooked Lake Triathalon
Jun 24–26. Mourne International Walking Festival
July
Jul 24–31. Fiddler’s Green International Festival
Jul 12. Annual Parades
Jul 16–30. Kingdom of Mourne Festival
August
Aug 7–15. Maiden of Mourne International Festival
11–14. Feile Camlocha
13–27. Festival of Fish
September
Sep 3. Kilbroney Vintage Car Ralley
Sep 9–11. Wee Binnian Walking Festival
Sep 30–Oct 2. South Armagh Walking Festival
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