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This centre allows you to share the experiences of the men and women who served in the armed forces and the factories during the First World War. The centre displays artefacts of the time including uniforms, weapons and personal items. Through the use of a computer database, visitors can also find casualty information on individuals who fell at the Somme....

Hillsborough Castle is an 18th century historic house, built in the 1770's by Wills Hill, first Marquis of Downshire. It is now the official home of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
The castle is open to visitors on Saturdays during the months of May & June. You can also take a stroll around the magnificent gardens....

The Newry and Mourne Museum was first opened in 1986 and is now housed within Bagenal's castle in Newry, County Down. Through educational events, diverse collections and various exhibitions it provides an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the local area....

In 1933 the successful damming of the Kilkeel River valley was the culmination of 30 years work initiated by Belfast City and District Water work initiated by Belfast City and District Water Commissioners ( responsible by an Act of parliament to supply water to the city of Belfast) This set in place first the Mourne Wall and then the immense reservoir in a renamed "silent valley". Built to gather waters from a mountain catchment extending over most of the High Mournes, the Silent Valle...

When built in the mid 13th century, the castle consisted of a strong rectangular, two-storey tower with reinforced corners and a stout irregularly shaped curtain wall with rounded corner towers. Only fragments survive of the curtain wall, which was further defended outside by a rock-cut ditch, from which stone was quarried for the construction of the castle.

The fortress was stormed by the Irish in 1260 and again in 1375, but also by Edward Bruce in 1316. To make it more easily defend...

The Saint Patrick Centre tells the story of Ireland's patron saint through a dynamic and informative exhibition. It's housed in an amazing new building which gives close access to St Patrick's Grave and Down Cathedral. The centre is open all the year round.

It houses a cafe, craft shop and a tourist information centre. Meeting facilities and an education programme are available. Please note that the last admission to the exhibition area is 1.5 hours before closing time....

In the midst of a beautiful 700 acre estate on the shores of Strangford Lough, seven miles east of Downpatrick, stands Castle Ward - an 18th century "architectrual wonder"....

Slieve Gullion Forest Park...

The entrance is through the fantasy Barbican Gate.
The Long Haul Trail starts from the carpark and is marked by red arrows. Have a look at the map display to orient yourself. A pleasant amble along the lovely Shimna river and over Parnell's Bridge where you meet up with the Ulster Way. The next 3-1/2 miles (6 km) are on the Ulster Way, up and down, a delight of a walk. As you drop down from Curraghard, the final viewpoint, with splendid views of Newcastle and Dundrum Bay, watch for the U...

The Mountains of Mourne are a product of the Ice Age and even though they were formed over 50 million years ago, they are comparatively 'young' mountains. Few areas of similar extent can show such a variety of topography, landforms, coast forms and human history or such bold contrasts of mountain, lowland and sea; yes, the Mountains of Mourne really do 'sweep down to the sea'.
Within a 25-mile circle 12 summits rise to over 2,000 feet, and includes Northern Ireland's highest mountain,...