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Newry, Northern Ireland (UK)

Newry is a cathedral city in Northern Ireland, standing on the Clanrye River in counties Armagh and Down. It is near the border with the Republic of Ireland, on the main routes between Belfast and Dublin.

Type CityPopulation 27,913

Why go

  • City in Northern Ireland.
  • Served by Mayobridge Airstrip.

History

Newry is a cathedral city in Northern Ireland, standing on the Clanrye River in counties Armagh and Down. It is near the border with the Republic of Ireland, on the main routes between Belfast and Dublin. The population was 27,913 in 2021.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 06:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · Newry, BT35 6PR · mcdonalds.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-18:30; We-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-18:30; Su 11:00-18:30 Features: takeaway · Albert Basin, Newry, BT35 8QS · caffenero.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Unit 1, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA · dominos.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP · measured-brew-bar.square.site
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 21 Bridge Street, Newry, BT35 8AE · kfc.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 3 Kildare Street, Newry, BT34 1DQ · gurunewry.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Unit 2A, 50 Belfast Road, Newry, BT34 1QA · spiceindianewry.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 11 Forkhill Road, Newry, BT35 8LZ · flagstafflodgenewry.com
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Airports

Newry private Airstrip 2.4 mi to the centre
NIR, GB
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Mullaglass 3.7 mi to the centre
NIR, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mayobridge Airstrip; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Newry, Northern Ireland (UK). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences