Newcastle, County Down
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Newcastle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua) is a small seaside resort town in County Down, Northern Ireland, which had a population of 8,298 at the 2021 Census.[3] It lies by the Irish Sea at the foot of Slieve Donard, the highest of the Mourne Mountains. Newcastle is known for its sandy beach, forests (Donard Forest and Tollymore Forest Park), and mountains. The town lies within the Newry, Mourne and Down District.
Newcastle | |
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Newcastle from Donard Forest | |
Location within County Down | |
Population | 8,298 2021 Census |
• Belfast | 32.5 miles (52.3 km) |
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County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NEWCASTLE |
Postcode district | BT33 |
Dialling code | 028 |
Police | Northern Ireland |
Fire | Northern Ireland |
Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
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The town aims to promote itself as the "activity resort" for Northern Ireland. It has benefited from a multi-million pound upgrade to the promenade and main street. The town is twinned with New Ross, County Wexford, in the Republic of Ireland.