Attractions and Places to Visit in County Down
Down District Council is a Local Council in County Down in Northern Ireland. It is set to merge with Newry and Mourne District Council in May 2015 under local government reorganisation in Northern Ireland to become Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
Places to Stay in County Down
Down District has a wide variety of accommodation to choose from including hotels, guesthouses, Bed & Breakfast, self-catering, hostels, and caravan parks & campsites. Down District is a relaxing place, known for its oceanfront, and features picturesque views of mountains and forests.
Sports and Activities
Stimulating, entertaining and bags of fun, Down District is perfect for families. Let kids go crazy at Newcastle's Tropicana and Coco's, enjoy picnics in forest parks, walk along Newcastle & Murlough beach, hire a boat, go fishing.
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Food and Drinks
From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, County Down is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.
At Brunel's, chef Paul Cunningham's local foraging skills, hand-picked suppliers and inspired flavour combinations come together to create some of Ireland's best restaurant food.
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On a working 162-hectare farm 5km northwest of Newtownards, this foodie emporium incorporates a bakery, butcher and deli, plus fruit, vegetable and dairy sections.
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Aldo's uses only the finest ingredients, carefully chosen through local suppliers. On arrival you will be welcomed into the cosy lounge for a pre-dinner drink.
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Consistent throughout all of these years is a passion for the seasonal use of local produce, taking our raw ingredients when they are bursting with flavour and freshness.
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Shopping & Fashion in County Down
County Down has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Health & Wellbeing in County Down
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around County Down. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in County Down’s best beauty salons.
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Ballyholme Beach Fracas Leads To Three Being Charged
Police charge three 16-year olds following incident at Ballyholme Beach A police spokesperson said that police investigating a report of a large altercation on Ballyholme beach on Friday 11th April, have charged three 16 year old males. All three have been charged with a number of offences including affray, common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily […]
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Before I Forget Journal Makes 18th Edition In Poyntzpass
Local history journal launches 18th edition for Poyntzpass and District Local History Society The eighteenth edition of “Before I forget…”, the journal of the Poyntzpass and District Local Historical Society, was launched at a function in The Meeting Place, Community Centre on Thursday 10th April 2025. This popular journal, which has established a reputation for […]
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Bee Safe Events Hosted By NMD Council Across District
Newry Mourne And Down District Council has hosted Bee Safe events Over 1,700 primary school children from across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area took part in ‘Bee Safe’ events, held at various locations across the district from Monday 3 March to Friday 14March 2025. The events aimed to teach children how to […]
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O’Dowd Provides Extension To Business Rates Relief
Rates relief is supporting local businesses and jobs says O’Dowd Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced the continuation of the Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business and rural ATMs exemption schemes for the 2025/26 year. Speaking after the Assembly debate on two of the measures Minister O’Dowd said: “Supporting local business means supporting entrepreneurship, helping […]
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Woman Dies In RTA In On Ballygowan Road Near Comber
Woman dies following accident with car on Ballygowan Road near Comber The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a woman has sadly died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Comber, County Down, which occurred yesterday evening, Saturday 23rd February. Inspector Adair said: “Police received and responded to a report of a […]
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