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Down - Nendrum Sundial

Down - Nendrum Sundial

© 2006 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.

Irish:

Contae an Dúin

Literal Meaning:

"Castle" or "Stronghold"

Province:

Ulster (UK)

Irish Car Registration:

n/a

County Town:

Downpatrick

Other Important Towns:

Annalong, Ballygowan, Banbridge, Bangor, Carryduff, Castlewellan, Comber, Donaghadee, Dromore, Dundonald, Hillsborough, Holywood, Killyleagh, Kilkeel, Moira, Newcastle, Newry, Newtownards, Portaferry, Saintfield, Warrenpoint

Size:

2,466 Kilometers square

Population:

63,828

Places of Interest:

Grey Abbey, Nendrum Monastic Site, Castlewellan Forest Park, Strangford Lough, Tollymore Forest Park, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

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