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Newry City

Hi, I'm John and I live in Newry, Ireland, in Irish Iúr Cinn Trá meaning "The Yew Tree at the Head of the Strand". The Newry area has a history of continuous settlement dating back to 4000BC.
The Town of Newry first started as a small settlement in the year 1144 around the Cistercian monastery which was founded by Maurice MacLoughlin, High King of Ireland. The market town built a port in the year 1742 and had the first canal in the British isles. It has a unique town hall built over the Clanyre River This is because one half is on the the County Down side and the other on the County Armagh side of the river.
Newry was made a city in 2002

Egyptian Arch

The Egyptian Arch, Newry

The Egyptian Arch gained its name from its resemblance to the Pylon, or gateway to the ancient Egyptian Temples. The arch was designed by William Dargan, which was completed in 1851.
This bridge has been selected for the design of the new British One Pound coin to represent Northern Ireland for 2006.

The Craigmore Viaduct

The Craigmore Viaduct, known locally as the 18 Arches. It was designed by John Benjamin MacNeill, Construction began in 1849 and was finished in 1852.
The bridge consists of 18 arches that span a 60 ft valley, with the highest arch being 126ft above the valley, this makes the 18 Arches the highest viaduct in Ireland. being a quarter of a mile long and constructed from granite blocks from the nearby quarry at Goraghwood.

The Newry Cannon Gun

Russian Cannon Gun

This Russian Cannon Gun Trophy, is a 19th century cannon which was one of the guns captured during the Crimean War and was awarded to the town in recognition of the men from Newry who volunteered to fight in the war. Note, on the barrel of the gun, the crest of the Russian Eagle

Mount Everest Monument

This granite monument was erected in honour of local man Terrence 'Banjo' Bannon, who, on June 1 2003, became the first man from Northern Ireland to conquer Mount Everest.

St. Patrick's and St. Colman's Cathedral

Newry Cathedral

The Newry Cathedral was built by local architect Thomas Duff in 1825 and finished 1829 from the local granite and cost of £8,000.
It was the first Catholic Cathedral opened in Ireland after the granting of Catholic Emancipation.

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alancollins Apr 12, 2012 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

Hi John, thanks for the birthday wishes, which have brought a big change in my life. Alan
nicolaitan Dec 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM Report Abuse

thanks for the birthday wishes, appreciated. good to hear from you. another year, we're still here. hope you have been well. n.
Minceta Sep 5, 2011 at 3:54 AM Report Abuse

Hello, John! Hereby I would like to wish you, with some delay, a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and all the best! I hope that you spent a nice day for your birthday, surrounded by the people that you love most.

Best regards froma still very warm Belgrade is

Jasmina
WStat Sep 1, 2011 at 5:24 AM Report Abuse

Hi John ! All the best for your forthcoming birthday,happy traveling and more of those beautiful fotos and videos! Greetings from Vienna! Willy
Pawtuxet Sep 3, 2009 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

Enjoy the day, John. Your birthday is a special day for you to find a treat for yourself. Have fun! Best wishes from the smallest state in the union... Rhode Island.
grayfo Jul 6, 2008 at 2:43 PM Report Abuse

Hi John, The changing of the Guard at Bratislava only involves a couple of guys and takes place evry hour.
MedioLatino Jul 3, 2008 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

Hello John! Great to hear that my tips can be of use! :) Drop me a line if you need some extra info. yours, Attila
tiabunna Jun 6, 2008 at 5:39 PM Report Abuse

G'day John, thanks for visiting my Vienna page and for your kind comments.
diocletianvs May 17, 2008 at 9:39 AM Report Abuse

Hello John, thanks for visiting my Berlin page. Greetings from Zagreb.
nhcram May 15, 2008 at 5:47 AM Report Abuse

Well written tips on your pages. Are you not joining the crowd in Karlsruhe this year for the Euromeet?