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Murlough Nature Reserve is a dune heathland on the coast of County Down in Northern Ireland, near Newcastle. It is on a peninsula between Dundrum Bay and Murlough Bay ( Irish : Murlach , meaning 'sea inlet') and has views of Slieve Donard , the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains .
View of the Mournes from Murlough Nature Reserve. Highest point; Peak: Slieve Donard: Elevation: 850 m (2,790 ft) ... in the North West of the Mourne Mountains. It ...
Hollymount Forest National Nature Reserve, grid ref: J464 438; Killard Nature Reserve, grid ref: J610 433; Murlough National Nature Reserve, grid ref: J414 351; North Strangford Lough National Nature Reserve, grid ref: J508 706; Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve, grid ref: J49647; Rostrevor Oakwood Nature Reserve, grid ref: J186 170
The Giant's Causeway (Irish: Clochán an Aifir) [1] is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. [3] [4] It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.
Newcastle from Donard Forest, with Murlough Nature Reserve beyond. Newcastle is a popular seaside resort and attracts visitors from elsewhere in Ireland and from overseas. In 2006, the new promenade won a number of National awards including a Civic Trust Award for Excellence in the Public Realm. [20]
In 1177, the Normans, who had conquered great swathes of Ireland, invaded eastern Ulster and captured territories along its coast. John de Courcy, who had led the invasion, began building Dundrum Castle in the early 13th century on top of an earlier fort, "Dun Rury" (Rudraige), which was a seat for the remaining Ulaid tribes east of the bann river, after the collapse of the kingdom in the 4th ...
The Frautschi family's connection to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve began 34 years ago when Jerry and his brother, John, purchased what was known as "Second Point" along Lake Mendota's shoreline ...
Murlough Bay (from Irish Murlach, meaning 'sea inlet') is a bay on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland between Fair Head and Torr Head. It is known for its outstanding beauty and remote location, with close views of Rathlin Island and views across the sea to the Mull of Kintyre , Islay , Jura and various other Scottish islands.