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Newcastle, town, Newry, Mourne and Down district, southeastern Northern Ireland. It lies along Dundrum Bay at the foot of Slieve Donard (2,789 feet [850 metres]), which is the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains. The town is a popular seaside resort and tourist centre for exploring the adjacent mountains. Newcastle is home to the Royal County Down Golf Club, which boasts one of the world’s most-renowned golf courses. Nearby Tollymore Forest Park (1,200 acres [486 hectares]) is a government forestry estate and includes 135 species of trees. The new castle, from which the town takes its name, was a Magennis (MacGinnis) stronghold, built in 1588. Pop. (2001) 7,431; (2011) 7,743.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.