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RATHLIN ISLAND
Rathlin is 6km long and no wider than 1.5km. On the island, there’s
accommodation, a pub, a restaurant and about 100 inhabitants.
Banbridge
Rathlin has an illustrious and colourful history, from its role as a
Stone Age flint factory to the small cave that housed Robert the Bruce
during his exile. The Rathlin West Seabird Viewpoint has spectacular
County Down, Northern Ireland
views of Ireland’s largest colony of seabirds. Access to Kebble National
Nature Reserve is free, but you need to book to use the viewing platform,
tel: (028) 2076 3948. The ferry journey from Ballycastle takes about
45 minutes, with four daily sailings during the summer.
CO. DOWN
ANTRIM
Bangor
County Down in southeast Ulster
Newtownards
v
a •Enjoy the stunning floral displays of the award-
marks the beginning and end of St.
winning village of Scarva, nestling beside the Patrick’s mission in Ireland. The
natural beauty of the Newry Canal. Hillsborough
remains of Ireland’s patron saint are
Portaferry
Scar
•Explore the fascinating history of Scarva village said to be buried in the grounds of
Strangford
and the Newry - Portadown Canal at Scarva
Banbridge
Downpatrick’s Cathedral, the
Downpatrick
Visitor Centre.
principal county town, and there are
•Take a stroll or cycle along the 18 mile Newry Canal
Newcastle
museums and heritage centres
Newry
Towpath, a haven for wildlife, and view the canal sculp-
dedicated to commemorating the fact.
tures and garden.
LOUTH
Kilkeel
The county has one of the most
•Take refreshments in Scarva Tearooms whilst
varied landscapes in the North: the
enjoying one of the summer band concerts.
celebrated Mountains of Mourne, the Georgian splendour of
Hillsborough, the spectacular coastline of Dundrum Bay and the
beauty and unspoilt environment of Strangford Lough, enclosed by the
For further information contact: long arm of the Ards Peninsula. There are blue flag beaches at Tyrella
Banbridge Gateway Tourist Information Centre
and Murlough (outside Downpatrick) and some of the most challenging
200 Newry Road, Banbridge, BT32 3NB
golf courses in Ireland – Helen’s Bay, Bright and Ardglass.
Tel: 00 44 (0) 28 4062 3322
Fax: 00 44 (0) 28 4062 3114
Email:
tic@banbridge.gov.uk BANBRIDGE
Web:
www.banbridge.com
In the peaceful heartland of Ulster is Banbridge, a town on the
northwest section of County Down. The district revels in the beauty of
its unspoilt countryside, which stretches from the rugged Slieve Croob
in the east to the meandering River Bann valley in the west. At the
heart of the Irish linen industry, one of its most fascinating attractions
is the Irish Linen Tour. In the company of an expert guide, the visitor
can see all the stages of linen production, from a local flax farm to the
finished product. Banbridge Gateway Tourist Information Centre is
located at 200 Newry Road, Tel: (028) 4062 3322.
For those with literary leanings, the Brontë Homeland Interpretive
Centre is just south of Banbridge in Rathfriland. It was here that
Patrick Brunty (later changed to Brontë) – father of the famous Brontë
sisters and their brother, Branwell – was born on St. Patrick’s Day in
1777. Open March to September, Fri. to Sun. 12pm–4pm. Other
times by appointment only. Tel: (028) 4063 1152.
publicbuilding places of interest
Banbridge, Co. Down. Tel: (028) 4062 3322. Banbridge, Co. Down,
regarded as the ‘Gateway to the Mourne Mountains’ is known for its rich
literary heritage and is home to the Irish linen industry. Patrick Brontë,
father of the famous literary sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, was born
here. Visit the Brontë Interpretive Centre and see the school and church
Newry Cathedral.
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