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Newcastle in genral

Newest Review: ... of Newcastle and the vast sea also.If you want to adventure further you can proceed to climb up the Slieve Donard , the highest peak in the Mournes. OK...it is a wee bit steep for those out of practice like me....and it seemed like a hundred people passed me while i stoppped every two minutes and gasped for a breath !! But i even saw "oldies" doing it ......so there`s no excuse. What a wonderful view from the summit. The green of Northern Ireland everywhere to be seen , the other mountaintops (or hill tops hehehe) from Mourne too.....well worth it. Every little kid will remember the first time they climbe ... more

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Newcastle in genral: Come On DOWN...the Price is Right !!! (983 words)
by - written on 02/04/02 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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The Place...County Down , Northern Ireland. The Picture...you are driving along a road and see a sign which says "Welcome to the Kingdom of Mourne." The Perplexity.....Do you Stay or do you go ?? The Paradise that Awaits .........Need i say any more ?? !!!!!! OK ...just in case you`re not completely sure , i will say more !! But think of it....even the title , "The Kingdom of Mourne" holds with it mystery and beauty. Newcastle , County Down is the centrepiece of the Kingdom of Mourne. This is where everyone in Northern Ireland dashes off to on a Bank Holiday , and on such a day it is thriving and ... Read the complete review

Where The Mountains Of Mourne Sweep Down To The Sea.... (648 words)
by - written on 30/08/01 (Very useful, 340 readings)
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Newcastle, County Down is my home town. I'm also pleased to say that it looks like a scene straight off of a picture postcard. Breath-taking scenery and the friendliest people you could hope to meet. In general, Northern Ireland has a very bad press with non-residents. Granted, some areas of the country are certainly worth avoiding, however, it's easy to be so taken over by the bad press and to totally miss the essence of the country. Imagine waking up in the morning and opening your bedroom curtains. The first thing I see every morning are the stunning Mountains of Mourne. Lush green hills sprinkled with vivid purple through the spring & summer ... Read the complete review