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Known for
The first canal in Britain and Ireland (1742), the Mourne Mountains gateway, and a County Down border city
A little history
The Newry Canal (1742) was the first summit-level canal in Britain and Ireland. Newry sits at the strategic Gap of the North and became a city in 2002.
The Newry Canal towpath for walking. The Mourne Mountains 20 minutes away. The city centre market.
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Food & drink in Newry
Good independent food. Improving independent restaurants. Local Down and Mourne produce.
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Significant border city. Cross-border trade is economically important. Large catchment served.
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Frequently asked questions
Newry is a place in County Down known for the first canal in Britain and Ireland (1742), the Mourne Mountains gateway, and a County Down border city. The Newry Canal (1742) was the first summit-level canal in Britain and Ireland. The population is around 27,000.
Good independent food. Improving independent restaurants. Local Down and Mourne produce.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Newry and across County Down. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Newry 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 Newry and the wider County Down area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Newry and the surrounding area in County Down, including Warrenpoint, Bessbrook, Camlough, Forkhill, Crossmaglen, Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Rathfriland.
