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One of Europe's finest aquaria, Exploris presents the wonders of the Irish Sea, from 6ft long conger eels to ponderous octopus. Experience the frenzy at feeding times: There may be a tank being fed during your visit to Exploris.. ask Reception staff for more details. The Touch Tanks: Stroke a friendly ray, feel the suction power of a spiny starfish or find out how prickly a sea urchin is. Due to popular demand, there are extra Touch Tanks now in use.

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Ireland's largest collection of ducks, geese and swans. Viewing from hides, waterfowl gardens, woodland walks. Nature centre, art gallery, shop, café. Wheelchair access....

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 Valley and Ben...