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  Slieve Donard, Newcastle, County Down - Lodging in Ireland - Irish Vacation Travel Specialists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The grand entrance to Slieve Donard befits a hotel of this magnitude, with its broad open lobby lit by hanging chandeliers, while Chaplin’s Bar, recalling the famous actor’s visit, is a lively and friendly place for a drink or a nightcap.
Dining at the Slieve Donard, is provided with a choice of the elegant Oak restaurant priding itself on its traditional fare or the Percy French Inn, for informal pub dining and a sociable drink with the locals.
The guest rooms at the Slieve Donard are very well portioned, again a reminder of their Victorian origins with tall ceilings and some great bay windows to take in the stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and the graceful curve of the bay.
www.12travel.com /ie/accommodation/elegantplaces/slievedonard.html   (317 words)

  
 Search Results for "slieve"
Slieve Bloom, (slev) (KEY), mountain range, 15 mi (24 km) long, central Republic of Ireland, on the border of Counties Laoighis and Offaly.
Slieve Donard (2,796 ft/852 m) is the highest peak in Northern Ireland.
The interior is mountainous, with the Slieve Gamph, or Ox Mts.,...
www.bartleby.com /cgi-bin/texis/webinator/65search?query=slieve   (217 words)

  
 County Down   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Slieve Donard is usually ascended from the Glen River valley, which flanks the northern shoulder of the height.
St Donard was one of St Patrick’s followers, who was born late in the fifth century, and founded the church of Maghera in the shadow of the great mountain.
And, perhaps, Slieve Donard has the greater claim to first place, for it is distinctive of the county and of no other, while St Patrick belongs to all Ireland, although County Down claims the honour of having provided his burial-place.
www.british-towns.net /northern_irish/co_down.asp   (3593 words)

  
 Holyhead
Slieve Donard of 1921, the four modern turbine steamers remained in the company’s service throughout the war.
Built in 1959 by Ailsa Shipbuilding at Troon the general cargo and cattle ship Slieve Donard was unusual in that she had a stern door to allow up to 61 cars to be driven onto the main deck.
On the Slieve Bawn with her steam windlass we would be half way round (usually in the driving rain) when we would reach 'stays position' and the ship would slowly and painfully pull round.
www.sealink-holyhead.com /ships/Cattle/holyhead_cattle_boats.htm   (1743 words)

  
 bigslievedonard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Slieve Donard is the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains in Down, in Northern Ireland.
Slieve Donard is named after a saint of the A.D. 400's.The most classic route that many day walkers will do when visiting the Mournes - Climb Donard.
The best way to describe the climb up Donard is slow and uneventful but the view from the summit is breathtaking - if it's a clear day.The distance to the summit of Slieve Donard is approximately 9/10 km.
www.walkz.com /bigslievedonard.htm   (211 words)

  
 Mountain Views: Slieve Donard in area Mourne Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland and in 9-county Ulster.
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in the Mourne Mountains area and the 19th highest in Ireland.
Slieve Donard is the second most easterly summit in the Mourne Mountains area.
mountainviews.ie /mv/index.php?mtnindex=19   (2058 words)

  
 Slieve Donard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Slieve Donard (Sliabh Domengard in Irish) is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland at 849 m (2,786 ft).
It is situated by the small seaside town of Newcastle on the east coast.
Domangart of Slieve Donard, or Domangard, also known as St.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slieve_Donard   (215 words)

  
 Slieve Donard - N Ireland - Eug report
Slieve Donard measures in at 850M so misses out on the Munro level but all the same it is a fantastic walk and easily compares to some of the big mountains here in Scotland.
The path is protected by the Donard forest and today the midges were out in force.
The view here is magnificent and whereas Donard is fairly featureless the vista ahead showed some excellent ridges and tops that although smaller would provide many a better days climbing.
www.harness-adventure.com /2004/html/Donard_eug.htm   (1027 words)

  
 Slieve Donard - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
SLIEVE DONARD [Slieve Donard] peak: see Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Slieve Donard" at HighBeam.
Slieve Donard climbs equal to an Everest feat.(News)
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-x-slievedo.html   (243 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, United Kingdom
The Slieve Donard is one of Northern Ireland's greatest holiday hotels.
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.
www.hotel-rates.com /gb/newcastle/slieve-donard-hotel.html   (497 words)

  
 Golf Travel Ireland - Hotels
Situated where the "Mountains of Mourne Sweep down to the sea" (to quote the immortal words of Percy French), the Slieve Donard Hotel stands in 6 acres of private grounds which extend to an extensive golden strand.
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.
Situated at the entrance to Slieve Donard, is the attractively designed Percy French, named after Newcastle's favourite singer and composer.
www.golfingireland.com /slievedonardh.html   (494 words)

  
 Mountains of Mourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mountains of Mourne are partly owned by the National Trust and see a large number of visitors every year; their highest mountain is Slieve Donard at 849 metres (2,786 ft).
This included Slieve Donard and nearby Slieve Commedagh, at 767 metres (2,516 ft) the second-highest mountain in the area.
As well as many of the well-known mountains such as Slieve Donard, Slieve Lamagan and Slieve Muck, there are a number of other curious names: Pigeon Rock; Buzzard's Roost; Brandy Pad; Percy Bysshe; the Devil's Coach Road; and Pollaphuca, which means "pool of the fairies" or "sprite".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mourne_Mountains   (414 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel - Newcastle, Co.Down, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
A hotel with a long and distinguished history, the Slieve Donard celebrated its centenary as a hotel in 1997.
Located at the foot of the scenic Mountains of Mourne, which have been immortalised in verse by Percy French, the Slieve Donard Hotel stands on 6 acres of private grounds directly beside the world-renowned Royal County Down golf links.
If it were not located beside one of the world's greatest golf courses, the Slieve Donard would still be recognised as a top hotel.
www.golftravelireland.net /accommodations/accommodation.asp?accommID=86   (557 words)

  
 Mountain Views: Slieve Commedagh in area Mourne Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Slieve Corragh, 640m *C8 Slieve Donard, 850m *C35
Slieve Commedagh is the second highest mountain in the Mourne Mountains area and the 63rd highest in Ireland.
Slieve Commedagh is the 4th most easterly summit in Ireland.
mountainviews.ie /mv/index.php?mtnindex=63   (1258 words)

  
 Wedding Venues - Slieve Donard Hotel
The Victorian elegance of the Slieve Donard Hotel has captured the imagination of brides-to-be for over a hundred years, and your wedding day here promises to be a wonderful experience.
Brides and Grooms of bygone days were drawn to the Slieve Donard by the picturesque gardens, magnificent views and Victorian architecture.
At the Slieve Donard we are dedicated to making your wedding day a success.
www.hitched.co.uk /venues/detail.asp?venue=3791   (262 words)

  
 2006 Down GAA - Playing for life Gala Dinner Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle
Their main fund raising venture was a Gala Dinner in the Slieve Donard Hotel.
He thanked the Slieve Donard Hotel for their hospitality and he paid a special word of thanks to Kevin Sweeny and Seamus Ryan for all their help and assistance in organizing this wonderful event.
Gregory McCartan remarked that he had led or captained many a team during a career that “seemed but a short dream” but leading a small team to Malawi had the potential to be the most rewarding of all.
www.downgaa.net /downgaa/general/news/2006/october/oct15th1.htm   (959 words)

  
 Slieve Croob Inn - Local area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
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)

  
 Slieve Donard hotel, Newcastle hotels, Down hotels, Northern Ireland hotels, UK hotels - Dilos Holiday World
Slieve Donard hotel, Newcastle hotels, Down hotels, Northern Ireland hotels, UK hotels - Dilos Holiday World
It is 45 miles from Belfast airport and the Ferry terminal is 30 miles away.
The Slieve Donard Hotel is located in six acres of private grounds which leads directly to the town centre.
www.dilos.com /hotel/8174   (282 words)

  
 Four Star Hotels Northern Ireland - Hastings Hotels - Slieve Donard
The tower of the Slieve Donard Hotel rises majestically above the sand dunes, rivalled only by its namesake, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which creates a dramatic backdrop for a long sweep of golden sand.
Nestling at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, the Slieve Donard Hotel is one of Northern Ireland's most popular holiday hotels and celebrated its Centenary in 1997.
The Slieve Donard offers both relaxed and more formal dining options.
www.hastingshotels.com /index.cfm/aID/200/Content_Key/590/type/category/CatName/Slieve_Donard.html   (291 words)

  
 Tyrone Slieve Donard Goblet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The traditional style of the Tyrone Slieve Donard Goblet comes from the wonderful scenic beauty of the Mourne Mountains.
It is here that Slieve Donard, the tallest peak in Northern Ireland, lies among rolling hills and craggy mountains.
This goblet is perfect for someone who likes to sit back and relax with a smooth drink at the end of the day.
www.ibgifts.com /tyrsd001.html   (81 words)

  
 SLIEVE DONARD HOTEL, NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN IRELAND ~ IRISH PRO GOLF TOURS
The Slieve Donard is a hotel of luxury and prestige.
Each guest room is exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished, to provide an environment which draws guests back time and time again.
The Percy French Inn, set in the hotel grounds is a popular more informal venue for a pub lunch or evening meal.
www.irishprogolftours.com /SlieveDonard.asp   (246 words)

  
 Landscape Photographs by Neville Dukes
The following nine photographs were made on a single afternoon's trekking from Newcastle to the summits of Slieve Commedagh and Slieve Donard.
This small mountain stream drains the valley between Slieve Donard and Slieve Commedagh and flows through Donard Wood and into the Irish Sea at Newcastle.
This view from the north west side of Slieve Donard shows Eagle Rock, a small outcrop near the summit.
homepage.eircom.net /~jdukes/gal_Landscape_6/gal_Landscape_6.html   (389 words)

  
 Slieve Donard, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, luxury accommodation hotel Northern Irish Belfast
Slieve Donard, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, luxury accommodation hotel Northern Irish Belfast
Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the Slieve Donard Hotel is Northern Ireland 's favourite holiday hotel and celebrated its Centenary in 1997.
The Slieve Donard is Northern Ireland's most popular residential conference venue, set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Mountains of Mourne, yet only located 30 miles from Belfast and 85 miles from Dublin.
www.dreamsleeps.com /p_slievedonard.asp   (320 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel - Newcastle, Co Down, Ireland - Ireland 5 star hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the Slieve Donard Hotel is Northern Ireland's favourite holiday hotel and celebrated its Centenary in 1997.
Offering deluxe accommodation, the health and leisure facilities of the exclusive Elysium Health Club, luxurious surroundings and excellent facilities for holiday and weekend breaks, the hotel provides the ideal setting for every occasion The Slieve Donard Hotel has 126 rooms on 5 floors.
The Hotel is located approximately 30 miles from Belfast, along the scenic A24 road, and approximately 85 miles from Dublin on the 25/A1 route.
www.irelandgolftours.net /sdh.htm   (131 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel - Newcastle - Slieve Donard Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
we came over to ireland for a weekend and stayed at the Slieve Donard, we got a lovely large room with seaview.I agree, there are builders everywhere but we have never been disturbed in any way.Staff...
This is a beautiful hotel with plenty of old world charm and conveniently located with some stunning bay and mountain views.Unfortunately the renovation and construction work took the edge off my weekend...
I've been staying at the Slieve Donard regularly on business throughout the Spring, and have really seen the building works progress.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g186478-d191955-Reviews-Slieve_Donard_...   (850 words)

  
 Walking, Hiking and Cycling Events with Outdoor Ireland North
HIKE SLIEVE DONARD the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains.
The Mourne mountain range has a large number of access points offering a wide variety of routes.
Slieve Donard can be hiked from different starting points providing an interesting round trip.
www.outdoorirelandnorth.co.uk /event-guide.html   (329 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel
A local Haven can be found in one of Ireland’s most famous hotels, The Slieve Donard.
Afterwards we travel along the edge of the lough through Omeath (a butter smugglers paradise during the last war) and into Warrenpoint.
From here we make our way directly to the Slieve Donard.
www.translink.co.uk /resources/shortbreaks2004/slieve_donard.htm   (271 words)

  
 Slieve Donard Hotel - Hotels National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Slieve Donard Hotel : Quality hotel, but get some things right!
The Slieve Donard hotel in Ulster lived up to all my expectations as far as quality was concerned.
Rooms were kept spick and span, food was brilliant, staff were very friendly (it's Ireland after all!) There was good music in the bar at night, and even a concert by the lengendary Daniel O' Donnell.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /hotels-national/slieve-donard-hotel   (227 words)

  
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The Hotel is located approximately 30 miles from Belfast, along the scenic a24 road, and approximately 85 miles from Dublin on the 25/m1 route.
Slieve Donard Hotel requires that the booking be cancelled at least days prior to the arrival date.
Each guest room is exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished to provide an environment that draws guests back time and time again.
www.eurhotels.co.uk /110512-Slieve-Donard-Hotel.aspx   (848 words)

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