Places to see in ( Kilkeel - UK )
Places to see in ( Kilkeel - UK )
Kilkeel it is called this because of an old 14th-century church in the small town. it is a small town, civil parish and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies within the historic barony of Mourne . Kilkeel town is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour houses one of the largest fishing fleets in Ireland. It had a population of 6,887 people according to the 2011 Census. The town contains the ruins of a 14th-century church and fort, winding streets and terraced shops. It is located in the heart of the Mourne mountains
Kilkeel town sits on a plain south of the Mourne Mountains, west of where the Kilkeel River flows south into the North Channel. The town is centred in the townland of Magheramurphy (from Irish Machaire Mhurchaidh, meaning 'Murphy's plain'), and extends into the neighbouring townlands of:
Derryoge (from Irish Doire Ríóg, meaning 'Ríog's oak wood')
Drumcro (from Irish Druim Cró, meaning 'ridge of the fold/enclosure')
Dunnaman
Kilkeel (from Irish Cill Chaoil, meaning 'narrow church/church of the narrows')
Kilkeel takes its name from the old church overlooking the town, it being the anglicised version of the Gaelic 'Cill Chaoil' meaning Narrow Church or The Church of/in the Narrow Place. The name may be drawn from the church location on a narrow site above the town. The church was constructed in 1388 and dedicated to St Colman Del Mourne. It was thought to be the principal Church in a group which included Kilmegan and Kilcoo despite the fact that Kilkeel was very sparsely populated in the Middle Ages. There are references to Kilkeel as a Christian settlement as far back as the 11th century. Kilkeel is the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Mourne.
Fishing is a major industry in Kilkeel, with Kilkeel Harbour the home port for the largest fishing fleet in Northern Ireland. There are fish-processing factories around the port, pleasure angling off the piers and lobster farming along the coastline. Whitewater Brewery (established 1996) brews and sells Belfast Ale. In recent years BE Aerospace has become the largest employer in the area. Its Kilkeel facility, which manufactures aircraft seats for a worldwide customer base, employs over 800 people.
( Kilkeel - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Kilkeel . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Kilkeel - UK
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Donaghadee - County Down, Northern Ireland
Donaghadee has a great landmark in the lighthouse over the pier facing into the Irish Sea. There is a beautiful coastal walk here - also into the town where there is an old moat/castle structure and a great view of the surrounding area. Very close to Bangor and Belfast.
There are some small towns scattered around Belfast that open the eyes of the visitors and tourists who are staying in Belfast and give them the chance to think outside the box and go out of the city to any of these towns if they have some spare time to spend and this is usually a good plan because it will give them the chance to explore more parts of Northern Ireland during their trip.
Donaghadee is one of these different options related to small towns which we have to refer to and mention, it is only 18 miles away from Belfast and only 6 miles away from Bangor - which is not a long distance for someone to go. Donaghadee is a small town situated in county Down, Northern Ireland, that lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula; it is in the civil parish of Donaghadee and the historic barony of Ards Lower. The history of Donaghadee town and the different attractions that could be seen in it add to the encouragement that fills the visitor's heart and mind about going there.
Donaghadee town was actually featured in the Irish Rebellion of 1798; in the morning of Pike Sunday 10 June 1798, a force of United Irishmen mainly from Bangor, Donaghadee, Greyabbey, and Ballywalter attempted to occupy the the town of Newtownards, they met with musket fire from the market house and they were defeated. In addition to this historical part, Donaghadee harbour is also important when it comes to this town since it has its historical part as well; Donaghadee was used in the period between 1759 and 1826 by couples going to Portpatrick, Wigtown, Scotland in order to get married since there was a daily packet boat going there from Donaghadee harbour.
Of course when it comes to any new place you are visiting, the first thing that you will be doing is searching for the different touristic attractions that you could visit there. When it comes to Donaghadee town, there are a couple of things to consider visiting, such as the Moat, the Harbour and the Marina along with the lighthouse, and there are other minor places to consider such as the Parish Church.
The harbour and the lighthouse of Donaghadee town are famous because that harbour almost dates back to the 17th century and this harbour is well known for its lighthouse - it might be one of the most famous attractions related to this town, it has actually been a haven for ships for years and years.
In addition to the harbour and the lighthouse, there is also the Moat - or as it is also known and referred to the Motte - which was actually built to house the explosives used in building the harbour. The Moat is also one of the most prominent features of the town that dates back to 1818 but today it is now part of a park, giving views across the town and seawards towards the Copeland Islands (
These are the most common things to be done in this small town but there are still other activities which one could also include and which might be a walk by the town that includes the marine walk by The Commons: this is a semi-cultivated open space with bowls, tennis, putting, and an adventure playground. There are also those restaurants, hotels, and bars which you could choose from and enjoy sitting at, one of them is the famous Grace Neill's bar which opened back in 1611 as the King's Arms and which is considered the oldest bar to be found in Ireland.
When you are visiting Donaghadee town, you should always check the events that might be taking place there because you could get the chance to enjoy your time attending any of them. There are also those shops and boutiques which might be offering different products that you could go back home with any of them - make your visit count.
There are some other small towns and cities which are close to Donaghadee - and that of course in addition to Belfast the capital city of Northern Ireland and the one mostly visited ( - from these places, there is Bangor which is the closest to Donaghadee and which is mostly known with its harbour ( there is also Portaferry which is mostly known with its Exploris Aquarium ( and there is also Ballywalter which is considered not far away from Donaghadee (
These were the things we managed to visit in Donaghadee, county Down, and this was the trip we went on and enjoyed. Have you ever been there before? Share with us more of your stories and adventures.
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Around The Place - Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland (part 1)
Newcastle at the foot of the Mourne mountains. This is a very popular holiday resort and also the base for hill walkers venturing into the Mournes. (sorry about the brief stop in Tesco!)
Kilbroney park & Fairy Glen Park | Rostrevor County Down | Travel destination | UK
In the ancient parish of Kilborney, Meaning' meaning Church of Bronach', Rostrevor has had many names over the years including Glen Seicis and castle Rory/Caislean Rhuadhri. Eventually in 1613 the village became known as Rostrevor when Sir Edward Travor married to Rose Usher.
Important, among other things, as an early Christian site and fortress of a Gaelic Clan, Rostrevor development could be said to have reach a park in the 19th and early 20th century when it became a fashionable and romantic retreat recommended for its healthy atmosphere and climate.
A prominent in Rostrevor were the Rose's family, who came to the area in the early part of the 18th century. The most famous, Major general Robert Ross, was born in the village in 1766. Major Ross was a highly decorated member of the British military and Ledtroops who bornt the White House during the 1812- 1814 war. It was the American's Heroic defence of Fort Mchenry at this time which inspired Fracis Scott Key to write 'The Star spangled Banner'.
Travelling through Rostrevor, you will come across many reminders of the industries which thrived this area, some od which survived to this day - farming, brewing, lined, pottery, papermaking and mueruis cottage industries.
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Rostrevor Fairy Glen Park | Autumn in Northern Ireland 2017.
This is one of the well known walking park in this county down area. It takes 15 minutes drive down south from Newry city or 10 minutes from Kilkeel and 5 minutes from Warrenpoint and 15 minutes from Hilltown.
It isn't just a walking park there are so much more. It has a tennis field, Camping field but you might have to pay. I am not sure how much you have to pay. There is also a kids play ground, hiking and biking and a free range gym in the middle of the fields behind the cafe.
The parking has really big space and free. There is a cafe right in the middle of the park.Its free wifi. The last time I went the staff maintained it, I believe. If you don't feel like walking or do one of those activities just sit inside the cafe and oder a latte and go on Facebook if you want. It's also free as well.
Now it's Autumn . The trees started to change it colors. Some trees turn from green to yellow or some turn to pink. It's the best place that I highly recommend if you are a park walking lover.
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Cliffs of Moher - Ireland Travel
Cliffs of Moher - Ireland Travel - The Cliffs of Moher are located in the parish of Liscannor at the south-western edge of the Burren area near Doolin, which is located in County Clare, Ireland.
The cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hags Head (Irish: Ceann na Cailleach), and reach their maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft) just north of OBriens Tower, eight kilometres away.[2] The views from the cliffs attract close to one million visitors per year. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara.
OBriens Tower is a round stone tower at the approximate midpoint of the cliffs. It was built by Sir Cornelius OBrien, a descendant of Irelands High King Brian Boru, in order to impress female visitors. From atop that watchtower, visitors can view the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, the Maum Turk Mountains and the Twelve Pins to the north in Connemara, and Loop Head to the south. ( source Wikipedia )
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Newcastle County Down Northern Ireland
Taking a stroll in Newcastle
DESTINATIONS OF NORTHERN FILM | DOCUMENTED IN YELLOW WATER | COUNTY DOWN
Norther Ireland is one of the most beautiful green and fresh nature in the whole Ireland. There is well known as the most green and full of Cultural and rich land.
The Ireland is billed up with thousands of mountains and hills and covered up with the land of green and nature.
County Down based on the Northern Ireland bordered with between the Republic of Ireland Rostrevor Town. There are the lough and hill that brings such lives and fresh of the greeness.
The Clough Moure Srone, The Yellow Road and Yellow Water that Based in the videos.
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Ireland
Clough Moure Stones
Yellow Road
County Down
Belfast
Dublin
Belfast city
Dublin city
United Kingdom
Newry
Londondery
Corck
Tollymore Forest Park
Royal County Down Golf Club
Funland Ltd
Down Arts Centre
The Peace Maze
Silent valley Trip
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Belfast 2008
October 2008 my Papa brought me to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
It was a life changing trip that I'm elated to have shared with my Grandfather and my family so far away from Canada.
We laid to rest my Great Uncle David at Kilhorne Church in Analong - which lies at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
This is a slideshow of a few pictures I took while I was there. They don't do the place justice - nor does my first attempt at a video slideshow.
I can't wait to go back :)
WHITSTABLE OYSTER FESTIVAL 2011 SECOND DAY SUNDAYPART 3
The Whitstable Video Archive presents Part 3 of the video taken on Sunday the second day of the Whitstable Oyster Festival 2011. This covers the traditional 'Oyster Challenge' where an ability to consume, extremely quickly, large quantities of oysters with beer chasers is necessary to win.
Yet another of the many and varied events provide by WOFA (Whitstable Oyster Festival Association) for this year's Oyster Festival. Further videos follow
All of the sections of the video will have been specially condensed for publication on YouTube. The full version of the video can be viewed at The Whitstable Shop in Harbour Street, Whitstable