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Known for
The fishing harbour (County Down's most important), the medieval tower houses (the highest concentration in Ireland), the golf course, and a small County Down fishing village of remarkable medieval heritage
A little history
Ardglass was a significant medieval port — the tower houses built by wealthy merchants to protect their goods are extraordinary, with more surviving medieval tower houses per square mile than anywhere in Ireland. The harbour is still a working fishing port.
The medieval tower houses are genuinely remarkable — Jordan's Castle is open to visit. The harbour for fresh fish. The golf course has spectacular coastal views. Ardglass is undervisited and all the better for it.
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Food & drink in Ardglass
The village has local cafes and the harbour for fresh fish. Killough nearby is pleasant. Local County Down seafood is excellent.
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Fishing and tourism drive Ardglass. The harbour is still commercially active. Independent businesses serve the local community.
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Frequently asked questions
Ardglass is a place in County Down known for the fishing harbour (County Down's most important), the medieval tower houses (the highest concentration in Ireland), the golf course, and a small County Down fishing village of remarkable medieval heritage. Ardglass was a significant medieval port — the tower houses built by wealthy merchants to protect their goods are extraordinary, with more surviving medieval tower houses per square mile than anywhere in Ireland. The population is around 1,500.
The village has local cafes and the harbour for fresh fish. Killough nearby is pleasant. Local County Down seafood is excellent.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Ardglass and across County Down. It is available on iOS and Android.
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Roam covers Ardglass and the surrounding area in County Down, including Killough, Downpatrick, Strangford, Clough, Ballyhornan, Coney Island, Crobane and Minerstown.
