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The first canal in Britain and Ireland (the Newry Canal, 1742), the gateway to the Mourne Mountains, the border town character, and a County Down city of historic significance
A little history
The Newry Canal, completed in 1742, was the first summit-level canal in Britain and Ireland — preceding even Brindley's great English canals. The town sits at the strategic Gap of the North, the main pass between Ulster and Leinster. Newry became a city in 2002.
The Newry Canal towpath for walking and cycling — historic and beautiful. The Mourne Mountains are 20 minutes away. The city centre market for local produce. The border location gives interesting cross-border shopping.
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Newry has good independent food. The city centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Down produce and Mourne seafood throughout.
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Newry is a place in County Down known for the first canal in Britain and Ireland (the Newry Canal, 1742), the gateway to the Mourne Mountains, the border town character, and a County Down city of historic significance. The Newry Canal, completed in 1742, was the first summit-level canal in Britain and Ireland — preceding even Brindley's great English canals. The population is around 27,000.
Newry has good independent food. The city centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Down produce and Mourne seafood throughout.
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Roam covers Newry and the surrounding area in County Down, including Warrenpoint, Bessbrook, Camlough, Forkhill, Crossmaglen, Rostrevor, Kilkeel and Rathfriland.
