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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 Country Down side and the other on the Country Armagh side of the river.
Newry was made a city in 2002 |
|  | Egyptian Arch 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 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 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 Thu Sep 3, 2009 14:53 UTC
Hi John, best wishes to your birthday. Alan | Pawtuxet Thu Sep 3, 2009 13:11 UTC
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. | nicolaitan Thu Sep 3, 2009 02:40 UTC
best wishes for a happy birthday and a healthy upcoming year, my friend. it has been a while since we have touched base - do hope you have been well. n. | WStat Mon Aug 31, 2009 17:14 UTC
Hallo John ! All the best and many happy returns for your forthcoming Birthday! Greetings from Vienna! Willy |
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