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Donard Forest lies at the foot of the Mournes and houses some of the most spectacular viewpoints in County Down taking in areas such as Newcastle and district, Dundrum Bay, St John's Point and to the north west Slieve Croob.
The park is located on the edge of the village, with entrances at the Fairy Glen of Bridge Street and the main vehicular entrance being located off the Shore Road to Kilkeel.
The Park is surrounded with breathtaking countryside, to the east Craggy Binnian, to the west the Cliffs of Slievenag Lough, and to the north Doon and Ben Crom.
www.mournemountains.com /attractions.htm   (2391 words)

  
 Donard Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donard Park is a public park located in Newcastle, County Down in Northern Ireland.
The park is next to the Glen River, which forms the boundary along one side, it is popular among youths for its many rock pools which become a hotspot in the summer.
It is also used as a starting point for ramblers to climb the nearby Mountains of Mourne and has a YMCA centre including camping facilities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Donard_Park   (145 words)

  
 ireland.com / Services / EXPLORE IRELAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The town was made famous by 19th century songwriter Percy French, who sang of the place "where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea." A fountain in his memory stands now on the town's promenade which stretches along the harbour which these days is mainly filled with sailing boats and some fishing boats.
Near to Newcastle, several forest parks provide scenic walks and pony treks, while the town is an excellent base for explorations of the Mourne Mountains.
Donard Park, with the Glen River running through it, is often used as a base for walks into the mountain range, with a track to Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland standing at over 800 metres.
www.ireland.com /explore/counties/down_t.htm   (860 words)

  
 (GCKAEZ) The King of Mourne (Slieve Donard) by Barnabus & Dangerous Brian
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland and in 9-county Ulster.It is named after St. Domhangart, a contemporary of St. Patrick who founded a monastery at Maghera.
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in the Mourne Mountains area and the 19th highest in Ireland.
Park at the carpark at Bloody Bridge and the first part of the cache is in easy reach.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=164983   (732 words)

  
 Sea View Apartment Newcastle County Down, Northern Ireland self catering accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Slieve Donard derives its name from Saint Domangard, a disciple of Saint Patrick, who is said to have lived as a hermit on the mountain, reportedly in one of the prehistoric burial cairns.
The park itself boasts an extensive car park and picnic facilities, but its main attraction is the various pitches where soccer and hockey matches are played, but also where many families play during the summer, whilst working off the effects of a day at the seaside and an ice cream too many.
Glen River runs along one side of the park, and this is used as a walkway to many sign-posted treks, including the most famous trek of all, to Slieve Donard itself, king of the Mourne peaks.
www.mournemountains.com /aboutnewcastle.htm   (1907 words)

  
 Hiking Tours, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Slieve Donard at 850m is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland.
The Forest Park lies north of the foothills of the Mourne mountains and covers 450 hectares.
The Forest Park lies at the foot of the Mourne mountains and covers an area of 630 hectares.
www.wildrovertours.co.uk /hikingtoursireland.htm   (1366 words)

  
 Camping Sites and Caraven Parks in Wicklow Ireland
Moat Farm is a small, quiet, select, family run Park, set in a tranquil rural setting, one minutes stroll from the picturesque village of Donard in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.
The Park is an ideal base for exploring the many famous tourist attractions of the Country, e.g.
Roundwood Caravan Park is strictly a tourist park.
www.irishbeds.com /wicklow_cmp.html   (1016 words)

  
 Hastings Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom - Discount Hotel Rates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Slieve Donard is known for its Victorian grandeur and its superb hospitality.
The Slieve Donard is truly a hotel of luxury and prestige, as reflected in its accommodations.
Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
www.viadestinations.com /unitedkingdom/newcastle-upon-tyne/hastings-slieve-donard-hotel.htm   (436 words)

  
 WR 19-12-04 and 16-01-05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The 22-strong group that assembled at Donard Park included some new faces and a walker from the Club’s earliest days making an unexpected but very welcome return.
From the wood the walkers made the gradual ascent to the saddle between Donard and Slieve Commedagh.
From the corner of Donard Wood, where uprooted trees revealed the impact of recent gales, a final easy amble brought them back to the cars and the other walkers, happily just arrived.
www.midulsterwalkingclub.org.uk /wr_09-12-04.htm   (889 words)

  
 Slieve Croob Inn - Local area
Newcastle lies at the foot of Slieve Donard 'where the mountains sweep down to the sea'.
The barren peak of Slieve Donard, climbing steeply to 2,796 ft, dominates the mysterious blue distance of the landscape.
It's an afternoon climb from the car park at Bloody Bridge near the holiday resort of Newcastle, or from Donard Park in Newcastle itself.
www.slievecroobinn.com /pages/area.htm   (215 words)

  
 For the Record
In Newcastle, Co Down a 24-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were injured in a pipe-bomb attack on their car, which was parked at the rear of a house at Ballaghbeg Park.
FEBRUARY 5, 2001: A nationalist family from Estoril Park in the Ardoyne area of Belfast was set to move after a pipe-bomb was found in a plant-pot at the base of the front living room window.
A pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Deer Park Road in the north of the city.
www.freewebs.com /saoirse/record/record25.htm   (15037 words)

  
 Holiday Parks and Camp Sites in the Republic of Ireland
Park is 2km further on N7, signed on left.
Fossa is the second caravan park beyond the Hotel Europe.
Park entrance is 300yds E of N72 Mallow junction.
www.mccoy-camping.co.uk /ireland/listireland.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Hotels in Newcastle, United Kingdom
The Slieve Donard is one of northern Ireland's greatest holiday hotels.
The hotel has underground car parking for 185 cars and offers a range of food and drink options, namely Zucotta Restaurant and bar, complemented with Caffe Cino, Hilton's own coffee bar, serving continental coffees and light snacks throughout the day.
Located close to the city center the Menzies Silverlink Park is a hotel for all occasions.
www.hotels-hoteles.com /UnitedKingdom/Newcastle.htm   (1634 words)

  
 Caravans and Camping in Wicklow - The Garden of Ireland
For an outdoor, activity based holiday, Irish caravan and camping parks offer you the freedom and flexibility to chart your own course and set your own itinerary.
While the majority of parks are open from May to the end of September, some are open throughout the year.
Visitors would be advised to contact individual parks to confirm opening/closing dates and to establish what facilities are available during the off-peak seasons, as the level of amenities may be reduced during this period.
www.wicklow.ie /TOURISM/accommodation/caravans_and_camping   (118 words)

  
 ireland.com / Services / EXPLORE IRELAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The beautiful Mourne Mountains are still relatively untouched by humans, with a number of towns and villages surrounding the range, but very little in the way of inhabitants based on its granite slopes.
Several of its peaks are accessible for climbers, however, with the most popular being Slieve Donard, which at 848 metres is the highest in the range and Ulster's highest peak.
At the heart of the range is the Silent Valley Reservoir, surrounded by Mourne Wall, built in the early nineteenth century to provide employment for the local poor.
www.ireland.com /explore/counties/down_a.htm   (628 words)

  
 |  Ravara  |  News
Donard Park in Newcastle Co Down hosted the 2004 Ulster Championships the last contest for the season in Northern Ireland.
A fantastic crowd in the park created an exciting atmosphere around the Grade 1 arena were the for local bands competed in both MSR and Medley Selection.
Field Marshall Montgomery under PM Richard Parkes won the most prestigious prize in Pipe Bands by winning their fourth Grade 1 World Championship title in Glasgow Green on Saturday.
home.freeuk.net /ravara/news.htm   (1145 words)

  
 NIMRA Results -
Up through the steep climb in Donard Wood along the Glen River, the first moment of truth came when Bryson crossed the river and headed for the Black Stairs.
Travelling at speed on the slippy and treacherous descent down the front of Donard is tricky at the best of times, but trying to follow a compass bearing in near zero visibility adds to the challenge.
Leading time by this route came from Des McHenry, 14th and 49 minutes and 32 seconds at the top, he descended by the Glen in 33 minutes 16 seconds (proving that this is not the route to use to descend) to finish 30th overall and 2nd Vet 55 behind ACKC’s John Sloan.
www.nimra.org.uk /results.asp?rID=42   (810 words)

  
 Golf Travel Ireland - Hotels
Originally a luxurious railway hotel, the Slieve Donard is now owned by the Hastings Hotels Group, and offers Grade A accommodation and excellent facilities for a conference, wedding, golfing or holiday break.
Newcastle is a splendid centre for golfers and fishermen and is the gateway to the Mourne Mountains and Tollymore Forest Park, which provides excellent walking and pony trekking trails.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Picturesque Tollymore Forest Park is close at hand and is ideal for walking and pony trekking, while the Giants Causeway, with its breathtaking rock formations, is 2½ hours away and is a must for visitors to this part of the country.
www.golfingireland.com /slievedonardh.html   (494 words)

  
 Ireland
List of national parks of Ireland Ireland are maintained by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht, and the Islands...
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Newcastle, Northern Ireland Newcastle is a Donard Park.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/ireland.html   (4526 words)

  
 Northern Ireland - County Down
The quiet river valley from Banbridge to Rathfriland is nowadays called The Bronte Country.
Here is a concentration of delights for which you would motor many miles in other places - firm, clean beaches; shoals of sea fish and rivers full of game and coarse fish; championship-standard golf; two superb forest parks; two cathedrals; castles and gardens: boating.
The recreation grounds include a bowling green children's boating pool, tennis and miniature golf, while beautiful Donard Park tempts you to walk by the cascading Glen River up into the heart of the mountains.
www.geographia.com /northern-ireland/ukidwn00.htm   (588 words)

  
 DARD NEWS: "Have a go day" at Castlewellan forest park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Teachers and pupils from four special needs schools in the South Down area were invited to participate in activities specially arranged for the day such as fish stocking of the lake, orienteering, canoeing and archery.
The facilities at the Forest Park include recently refurbished toilets (disabled toilet and baby changing available), an exhibition centre and café, which are fully accessible together with ample car and coach parking.
Hazel Campbell of Donard Special School, Banbridge said: "I am delighted that my pupils were able to take part in today's event.
www.dardni.gov.uk /pr2004/pr040052.htm   (412 words)

  
 Latest News from Drumcree 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain peak in Northern Ireland.
The finishing point being the Glen river to Donard Park in Newcastle.
After leaving Donard Park and following a quick change and freshen up it was on to the Harbour Inn, in Annalong for a well-deserved dinner.
www.orangenet.org /civilrights/04-09-04.htm   (517 words)

  
 Down Democrat - 2002/07/16: Funfairs threaten local trade
Newcastle Councillor Carmel O’Boyle said local traders are up-in-arms over the decision to allow a funfair to be staged in neighbouring Donard Park over their busiest summer weekend.
The Councillor said she is also concerned about the fencing surrounding part of the park, which has been vandalised and had a hole cut in it, allowing cars to move freely in and out of the park.
The stall infuriated local traders and it is believed the same person renting the site in Donard Park is also the owner of the controversial coconut shy.
archives.tcm.ie /downdemocrat/2002/07/16/story678.asp   (454 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Donard Park
Donard Park is a public park located in Newcastle, County Down.
The park is next to the Glen River, which forms the boundary along one side.
Click for other authoritative sources for this topic (summarised at Factbites.com).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Donard-Park   (153 words)

  
 Limerick Leader - July 19th, 2003 - Features - All your local notes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It is hoped to have the relevant parking signs and restrictions in place in the next couple of weeks.
Despite the disappointment of seeing their team lose to Kerry in the Munster final, Abbeyfeale GAA supporters are preparing to travel in numbers to Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon on Sunday evening to cheer on the boys in green again as they battle against All Ireland champions, Armagh in a fourth round qualifying match.
The Fealesiders were out in force in Killarney last Sunday and were fulsome in their praise of a gallant Limerick attempt to bridge the 106 year gap and bring a Munster senior football title back to the county.
www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20030719/localnotes.html   (22539 words)

  
 NIMRA: Slieve Donard Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The race starts outside the Newcastle Centre on Newcastle Main Street (Grid ref 338331), enters Donard Park and climbs along the left hand side of the Glen River on the Tourist Trail.
The second option stays on the Glen River Valley and climbs to the saddle between Donard and Commedagh before approaching the summit from the west side via the Mourne Wall.
From the top the fastest option by far is to return to Donard Park, where the finish is, by the Black Stairs - steep but fast.
www.nimra.org.uk /printRaceDetails.asp?rID=2   (149 words)

  
 NIMRA Latest News
The route is from Newcastle Centre, via Donard Park to the summit of Donard and return to Newcastle Centre.
The records for the old route, finishing in Donard Park, are 50:30 (Ian Holmes) and 61:09 (Angela Mudge) set in the Br Championship race of 2000.
In Ian's case this corresponding to 36:14 to ascent (beatable by a few) and 14:16 min to descend (impossible by everyone else).
www.nimra.org.uk /news.asp?nid=64   (147 words)

  
 Mourne Mountains : Introduction | Frommers.com
South and west from Downpatrick lie the rolling foothills of the Mournes, the highest mountains in Northern Ireland.
A dozen of their nearly 50 summits rise above 600m (2,000 ft.), all of which are dominated by the barren peak of Slieve Donard (839m/2,796 ft.).
There are forest parks, sandy beaches, lush gardens, and, of course, pubs.
www.frommers.com /destinations/mournemountains/1345010001.html   (327 words)

  
 Mourne Mountain Hiking ang and Golf Holidays in County Down - in Northern Ireland -
Slieve Donard at 2789 feet above sea level is the highest of the Mourne Mountains.
In 1955 it was the first state park to be opened The Shimna River with its rocky rapids and cascades is an important feature of the park.
Some of the more remote forested areas of the park are accessed by this trail and it provides a stiff walk for the enthusiast.
www.hiddentrails.com /outdoor/hike/europe/ireland/mourne-mountains-hike.htm   (2002 words)

  
 Visitor Days - North Of Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sweeping down to the sea as Percy French’s song says they do, the gentle Mountains of Mourne swing in a foetal curve from Rostrevor on the shores of Carlingford Lough in the south to the Victorian end-of-the-railway line resort of Newcastle.
This is an attractive wooded park on the mountain foothills with a well defined choice of walks past rivers, waterfalls and pleasant glades.
Closeby is the equally relaxing hostelry of the Buck's Head, warm and intimate in winter, conservatory dining and beer garden in summer.
www.visitordays.com /pages/n_ire/mournes.html   (363 words)

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