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HOTELS IN NEWRY & SURROUNDS, CO. DOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND

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Newry - Co. Down, Northern Ireland's Fourth Largest City   by Simon Haughtone

Until 2002 Newry - Co. Down was a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. In that year it was raised to that status of city. It is now the fourth largest city in Northern Ireland (after Belfast, Londonderry, and Lisburn). The river Clanrye runs through Newry. The Clanrye is the historic boundary between Counties Armagh and Down, but the city of Newry is entirely within County Down. Newry has been the seat of local government (Newry and Mourne Council) since the local government reorganization in the early 1970s. The majority population in the area are Nationalist in outlook. The council is dominated by SDLP and Sinn Fein representatives, but there is also a Unionist minority presence.

The town was founded in 1144 beside a Cistercian Monastery. This makes it one of the oldest towns in Ireland.

Newry has played its part in the economic development of Ireland. In 1742 the Newry Canal was built. This is 18 miles long and connects Newry (and the sea) to the inland Lough Neagh. It was the first summit canal in Britain and Ireland. This helped the town develop into an important port.

Newry is situated between Belfast and Dublin which has helped in the town's history as a trading centre. The main railway from Belfast to Dublin passes near to Newry. Landmarks on the railway are the eighteen arch Craigmore Viaduct, the tallest viaduct in Ireland, and the unusual Egyptian Bridge. The Egyptian Bridge represents Northern Ireland on the British One Pound coin of 2006.

Newry - Co. Down suffered badly in the Troubles, but has undergone something of a revival. Its location as the first Northern Ireland town reached by travellers from Dublin to Belfast often now leads to an influx of cross-border shoppers from the Irish Republic. Although this influx varies depending on the exchange rate between the pound sterling and the euro it has helped the town reach a level of prosperity which would have been thought impossible just twenty years ago.

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Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Canal Court hotel is located in Newry, close to Newry Cathedral and Newry Town Hall. Additional area points of interest include Slieve Gullion and Narrow Water Castle. Dining options at Canal Court hotel include 2 restaurants and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a children's pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 4.0-star property offers small meeting rooms, technology support staff, and business services. This Newry property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. 
Carrickdale Hotel and Spa. Ravensdale
Located in Ravensdale, Carrickdale Hotel and Spa is a family-friendly hotel in the historical district and local attractions include Proleek Dolmen. Other regional attractions include Oriel Park and King John's Castle. Dining options at Carrickdale Hotel and Spa include 2 restaurants. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a children's pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. The property's full-service health spa has massage/treatment rooms. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a fitness facility and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property. 
Hillview Chalet near Newry
Close to Slieve Muck, this Kilkeel cottage property is situated in a rural location. Another area attraction is Slieve Binnian. Hillview Chalet features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Guest parking is complimentary. This is a smoke-free property. Guestrooms have mountain views. Rooms are individually decorated and furnished. At the 3.0-star property, accommodations include kitchens with stovetops, refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc). Bathrooms feature showers. Televisions have DVD players.
Park Hotel Dundalk near Newry
This hotel is located in Dundalk. Oriel Park is an area attraction. Another nearby attraction is Proleek Dolmen. Dining options at Park Hotel Dundalk include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a golf course. Also located on site are an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms and facials. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and currency exchange. The property has designated areas for smoking. 
Plum Tree Cottage, Kilkeel near Newry
This Kilkeel cottage property is located in a rural location. King John's Castle is a local point of interest. Another area attraction is Slieve Martin. Plum Tree Cottage features barbecue grills and a garden. Guest parking is complimentary. This is a smoke-free property. Guestrooms have mountain views. Rooms are individually decorated and furnished. At the 5.0-star property, accommodations include kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Televisions have DVD players. Guestrooms are all non-smoking. 
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