Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Newry
Also known as: Iúr Cinn Trá
Newry — city in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newry, the nearest railway station is Newry, located 1.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is BT35 8DT.
About
Newry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 27,913 people. Wikidata describes it as: "city in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.1756°, -6.3492°.
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Official information
Newry is a town located in Northern Ireland, known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore various attractions including museums, community centers, and outdoor recreational areas.
From the Wikipedia article
Newry (; from Irish An Iúraigh) is a city in Northern Ireland, standing on the Clanrye River in counties Armagh and Down. It is near the border with the Republic of Ireland, on the main routes between Belfast (34 miles/55 km away) and Dublin (67 miles/108 km away). The population was 27,913 in 2021. Newry was founded in 1144 as a settlement around a Cistercian abbey. In the 16th century the English dissolved the abbey and built Bagenal's Castle on the site. Newry grew as a market town and a garrison, and became a port in 1742 when the Newry Canal was opened, the first summit-level canal in Ireland. A cathedral city, it is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore. In 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Newry was granted city status along with Lisburn.
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Background
History
There is evidence of continual human habitation in the area from early times. During the Bronze Age, the Newry area had a community that made very detailed jewellery for garments in abundance. Three of these Newry Clasps can be found in the Ulster Museum, and a massive arm clasp from the same period was also found in Newry. Three miles south of Newry is Clontygorra Court Cairn which has large portal stones at its entrance. Excavations revealed pot sherds, hollow scrapers, a polished axe and the cremated remains of one person. Nearby is another, smaller court cairn. In AD 820, Vikings landed in the Newry area, "from whence they proceeded to Armagh, taking it by storm, and plundering and…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1756, -6.3492
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Population
- 27,913
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.newrymournedown.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q269980 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newry Townhall - geograph.org.uk - 1476695.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Patrick Rankin
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Daisy Hill Hospital
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
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Theatres · 0.5 km
Proud People
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Newry Bosco GFC
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Fionn Mac Cumhaill
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Newry Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.8 km
Newry Omniplex
Theatres · 0.8 km
Saint Vincent de Paul
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Back of the Dam
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
I Love Newry
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
Newry is a city in Northern Ireland with a population of 27,913. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 27,913
- Constituency
- Newry and Armagh
Things to see in Newry
47 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Newry →
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Frontier Cinema
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Newry Omniplex
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Savoy 2 Cinema
Savoy 2 Cinema in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Newry Cathedral
Newry Cathedral in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Newry Town Hall
Newry Town Hall in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Lisdrumliska
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1985 Newry mortar attack
1985 Newry mortar attack in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Northern Ireland
St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Newry
St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Newry in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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St Colman's College, Newry
St Colman's College, Newry in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Newry railway station
Newry railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Daisy Hill Hospital
Daisy Hill Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Newry Bosco GFC
Newry Bosco GFC in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
John Mitchel GFC
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📷 3Bowling alleys · Northern Ireland
Newry Bowling Club
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Watson's Fort
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Massrock Lane Picnic Area
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Patrick Rankin
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Daisy Hill Hospital
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📷 4Theatres · Northern Ireland
Savoy 2 Cinema
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📷 4Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Proud People
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Newry Bosco GFC
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Where to eat & stay near Newry
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newry?
- Newry is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8DT).
- What is Newry?
- Newry — city in Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Newry?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8DT.
- Is Newry free to visit?
- Yes, Newry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newry?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8DT.