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Castlewellan Town &
Heritage Trail
On your visit to Castlewellan, why not pick up a leaflet providing
information on the "Town
& Heritage Trail."
These can be obtained from The Corncrane
Building (or download it here), so get out,
get walking and enjoy ! |
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Fair Days
The town still has a trhiving market on the second
Monday of each month, with the Horse and Hiring fairs on the
first Monday of May and 1st November. Contact Newcastle Tourist
Information Centre 028 4372 2222 for more. |
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Castlewellan Forest
Park
A few steps off the main throughfare is the Forest Park with
its magnificent 17th century castle, lakes and diverse woodland
which attracts many thousand visitors each year. |
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- The worlds lagest hedge maze (more
detail)
- Caravan and camping facilities
- Annual Agricultural Show
- Sheep dog trials
- Cafe
- National Arboretum
- Mile Long Lake
- Sculpture trail
- Mountain and Water Activity Centre (more
detail)
- Scenic Walks
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Contact
the Forest Office 028 4377 1144/8664 |
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Celtic Fusion - International
Music Arts Festival
The main event is held in Castlewellan Forest Pakr in August.
A must for all music lovers ! (more
detail) |
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Mourne and Slieve Croob
Cycle Routes
Pick up an information pack on the Mourne and Slieve Croob Cycle
Routes. The seven cycle routes will take you through some of
the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland. So on your bike, get
fit and enjoy the experience. Cycle routes can be obtained at
The Corncrane Building
and the Newcastle Centre. (Check the business directory for
local bicycle shops) |
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Golf
There are many golf courses for the professional & amature
to suit all handicaps. (Check the business directory for local
golf courses) |
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Pony & Horse
Treking
Local pony & horse riding centres cater for the experinced
and novice riders. (Check the business directory for local
golf courses or contact Newcastke Tourist Information Centre) |
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Fishing
For an ideal days fishing try Castlewellan Lake or the neabry
25 arce fly fishing Ballulough lake, which is well stocked with
rainbow and brown trout and managed by Castlewellan & Annsborough
Angling Club. Fishing permits available from Paula's Shop or
Chestnut Inn Castlewellan |
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GAA
Castlewellan GAC was founded in 1905, although the Club was not officially called St. Malachy’s (Naomh Maolmhoig) until much later. Commonly referred to as "The Town", the Club has grown from strength to strength, throughout the years. The Club has successfully evolved from simple beginnings, when a group of local lads got together under the guidance of the town’s schoolmaster, a Mayo schoolteacher by the name of Martin Cafferkey to form the first Gaelic football team in the town about 1903. At the end of the 20th century the club has 19teams, at all levels and age groups, catering for hurling and football and camogie, as well as ladies football.
For more info visit: http://www.castlewellangac.com/ |
