Dundrum, County Down

Dundrum (Dún Droma in Irish) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland lying by Dundrum Bay. It is situated 4 miles outside Newcastle on the A2 road. The town is best known for its ruined Norman castle.

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Irish - Town - County Down - Northern Ireland - Dundrum Bay - Newcastle - Norman - Castle

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Dundrum is situated in the Down District Council area.

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Dundrum Castle was a key castle in the Anglo-Norman conquest of Ulster in the late 12th century, built on the site of a pre-norman stronghold.

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Dundrum Castle - Anglo-Norman - Ulster - 12th century

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