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Down - Nendrum Sundial

Down - Nendrum Sundial

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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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