Newry
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Newry is a city in County Down, in Northern Ireland.
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Understand
Along with Lisburn, Newry received its Royal Charter as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations of 2002. The city has existed as a settlement for well over 850 years.
Newry is the major population centre in the south of Northern Ireland, and is near to the border with the Republic of Ireland. It is also a major transport hub, with convenient connections to the rest of the country. It is an area with an interesting recent history, and is an ideal base for exploration of the Mourne mountains. It is also a centre of culture and nightlife in its own right.
Get in
Newry lies on the Belfast - Dublin main train line. It is connected to both these cities, and many cities in the North, by Ulsterbus coach.
Get around
Newry is a relatively small city, and can easily be explored on foot. Taxis are widely available and charge a minimum fee of £2.50 within the city.
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External links
- http://www.translink.co.uk have bus and train timetables for Belfast, NI, and links with Great Britain and the Republic.
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