NewryCounty Down

The first canal in Britain and Ireland (the Newry Canal, 1742), the gateway to the Mourne Mountains, the border town character, and a County Down city of historic significance

The Newry Canal, completed in 1742, was the first summit-level canal in Britain and Ireland — preceding even Brindley's great English canals. The town sits at the strategic Gap of the North, the main pass between Ulster and Leinster. Newry became a city in 2002.

The Newry Canal towpath for walking and cycling — historic and beautiful. The Mourne Mountains are 20 minutes away. The city centre market for local produce. The border location gives interesting cross-border shopping.