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Newry was founded in 1144 alongside a Cistercian monastery, making it one of Ulster's oldest towns. It received city status from The Queen in March 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. | Newry was founded in 1144 alongside a Cistercian monastery, making it one of Ulster's oldest towns. It received city status from The Queen in March 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:52, 8 May 2021
NewryNewry is a town on the boundary of County Armagh and County Down, the River Clanrye, which runs through the city, forming the county boundary. The town hall stands on a bridge over the river so as to show no preference for either side. Newry stands at the extreme northernmost end of Carlingford Lough, allowing it to serve as a port. Newry was founded in 1144 alongside a Cistercian monastery, making it one of Ulster's oldest towns. It received city status from The Queen in March 2002, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Today Newry is principally a shopping town, attracting shoppers from both sides of the border to its many shopping centres built to cater for incoming trade. (Read more) |