The Mountains of Mourne

"The Mountains of Mourne & South Down" DVD commences in Newcastle. Within a 25 mile circuit,

15 summits rise to over 2,000 ft, including Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Northern Ireland.

The DVD includes Annalong and Kilkeel, which has the largest fishing fleet in Ireland. Our tour continues along Carlingford Lough, through Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, Newry and then north to Banbridge, which is home to many famous people. The majestic ruins of Drundrum Castle are featured.

Also included is Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House; Tullymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks; Silent Valley Reservoirs and Spelga Dam; Strangford at the mouth of the Lough, ending in Downpatrick.

Saint Patrick was first brought as a slave to Ireland in the 5th century, but later escaped and returned as a Bishop. He built his first church at Saul, outside Downpatrick. In conclusion the viewer can see Struell Wells, Ballynoe Stone Circle, Inch Abbey and also St. Patrick's burial place in the grounds of Down Cathedral.