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The historic city of
Newry, nestled between the Mourne Mountains in South Down and the
Ring Of Guillon in South Armagh, is the fourth largest city in
Northern Ireland. It sits at the entry to the Gap of the North,
close to the border with the Republic, with the River Clanrye
running through it.
The town was established in 1144 with the building of a monastery.
The monastery was burned down in 1162 and later replaced by a
Cistercian monastery. In 1742 the first summit level canal in the
British Isles was built in Newry and the town became the busiest
port in Northern Ireland. This led to a period of prosperity and the
building of many fine buildings which still stand in Newry today.
These and other historic buildings include the Cathedral of St
Patrick and St Coleman, the Town Hall, the Parish of St Patrick and
the impressive Craigmore Viaduct, which lies to the north of the
city.
The most important commercial centre in the area, Newry occupies an
anomalous position, straddling the border between counties Down and
Armagh. As if to symbolise this unusual situation, Newry's Town Hall
stands on a bridge over the Clanrye river, its offices divided
equally between the two counties. Located inside the Hall, the Newry
Museum (free) has a good local history display and an intriguing
collection of other exhibits amongst which is Nelson's table from
HMS Victory.
Newry is one of the country's foremost shopping destinations with an
array of traditional independent traders and multi-national
retailers, which combine to provide great shopping opportunities.
Hill Street in the heart of the Newry is the focal point for
shopping in the town and holds a market every Thursday and Saturday.
Newry also has vibrant nightlife with excellent bars and
restaurants.
The stunning surrounding landscape, which includes the Mourne
Mountains and the Ring of Guillon, offers a vast scope for outdoor
activities.
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