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Known for
The Mourne Mountains (where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea), the resort town character, Tollymore Forest Park, and the County Down seaside gateway to the Mournes
A little history
Newcastle sits where the Mournes dramatically meet the Irish Sea. The Slieve Donard Hotel — a Victorian railway hotel — overlooks the town. Percy French's song 'Where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea' was inspired by this exact view. Tollymore Forest Park, with its extraordinary trees, is at the foot of the mountains.
The Slieve Donard walk from the town gives the best Mournes experience. Tollymore Forest Park is beautiful — Game of Thrones filmed here. The strand for the Mournes backdrop. Percy French's song was written about this view.
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Newcastle is a place in County Down known for the Mourne Mountains (where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea), the resort town character, Tollymore Forest Park, and the County Down seaside gateway to the Mournes. Newcastle sits where the Mournes dramatically meet the Irish Sea. The population is around 8,000.
Newcastle has excellent independent restaurants and cafes. The town has a strong food scene for its size. Local Down produce and seafood throughout.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Newcastle and across County Down. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Newcastle businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Newcastle and the wider County Down area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Newcastle and the surrounding area in County Down, including Annalong, Kilkeel, Bryansford, Attical, Hilltown, Cabra, Dundrum and Tyrella.
