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Address: 159 King Street, Newcastle, Down BT33, UK
Newcastle
County Down
United Kingdom
Newcastle
County Down
United Kingdom
- Widow's Row is a line of cottages that were built in King Street for the Widow's of the fishing disaster of 1843. On Friday 13th of January ten fishing boats set sail from Newcastle, a storm ensued and seventy three fishermen were drowned. Forty six Newcastle fishermen were drowned leaving behind 27 widows, 118 orphans and 21 dependants. An appeal raised enough money to build twelve small cottages at King Street that is still known as Widow's Row.
- The Bogie Trail leads onto the Bogie Hill on Kingstreet and then on down to the harbour. This Trail was the main transportation of granite off the Mourne Mountains. A 'Bogie' is the name given to the small railway cart used to transport granite down the hill. For years the Bogie trail was merely an overgrown path through the forest and into the mountains, however in recent years a lot of work has been put into making the trail more easy to climb and is a great entrance to the mountains. The trail can be entered via King Street.
- “The Harbour House Inn is a family run business, owned by Frank & Brenda Connolly who have been serving customers for nearly 30 years. Not only do we offer a bistro menu in the bar, but we also have a 70 seater restaurant next door (Stone Boat Restaurant) which trades predominantly in fresh fish and shell fish The Connolly family extend a warm Irish welcome to you at the Harbour House Inn, Newcastle, Co. Down "Where the Mountains o' Mourne sweep down to the sea" This eclectic establishment is comprised of Bed & Breakfast accommodation, The Stone Boat Restaurant, relaxing lounge, bar and pool room and the best beer garden views for miles around. We are built on the sea wall overlooking the Harbour. The harbour is the most historic area of Newcastle. Home to many longstanding families, the harbour is still used for small scale commercial fishing. “
- Newcasle Rock Pool is over eighty years old and a much beloved peice of history as generations of local people can claim to have enjoyed many summer days here. It is open air and consists of a single large swimming pool full of sea water. Although the water is cold, it is a unique way to enjoy a swim, especially on a hot summer day! Most locals can claim to have spent much of their summer holidays at the pool. It is always clean with lifeguards standing close by at all times. There is no part of it that is particularly shallow and you can dive into the deep end. There is a range of activities to be enjoyed including life saving lessons, gala days and nightswims. Prices for 2013 are: adult swim £2.20, child swim £1.60. You can stay at the pool all day with no time restrictions.
- 'The Cone of Light' was commissioned by Down District Council in 2005. It links Newcastle with the Mountains of Mourne and if you look directly through it and up, it is in perfect alignment with the top of Slieve Donard.
1 Review on “Widow's Row”
My aunt bought one of these cottages in the late 1950s the place holds magical memories for me we spent many holidays there growing up. In the mornings we woke up with a view of the harbour and sea looking towards ST Johns point lighthouse by the cottage half door.