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Newcastle : Michelin's recommendations

This is one of Ireland's foremost seaside resorts; it began to develop in the early 19C when seaside holidays started to become fashionable. From its small harbour, visitors can walk along a promenade lined with hotels, shops and amusement arcades stretching in a northeasterly direction along a vast sandy beach overlooking Dundrum Bay. The listed course of the Royal County Down Golf Club lies behind the imposing red-brick Slieve Donard Hotel, built by the railway company in 1898.

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Tourist attractions Newcastle : Things to see and do

Our Lady of the Assumption

St Mary Street GB - Newcastle BT33

This Catholic church (1967) is round in shape and decorated with colourful stained glass windows installed in 1969. The high stained glass windows in the nave represent the 12 apostles and their specific emblems; those in the side chapels are symbo..

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Donard Park

Central Promenade GB - Newcastle BT33 0AA

This park was once the summer residence (1830) of Donard Lodge, which has since been demolished. A path leads from the bridge and through the wood to the Slieve Donard (850 m). The peak of the Mourne hills , originally called Slieve Slanga, was re..

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Silent Valley Reservoir

Head Road GB - Newcastle

The Silent Valley Reservoir and dam were built between 1928 and 1933 to supply the region, and Belfast in particular, with water. Pleasant walks allow visitors to enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the place, which is dominated by Slieve Binnian (7..

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