Dundrum (from Irish Dún Droma, meaning 'fort of the ridge') [1][2] is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is beside Dundrum Bay, about 4 miles outside Newcastle on the A2 road. The village is best known for its ruined Norman castle. It had a population of 1,555 people at the 2011 census. [3]

Mar 21, 2025 · With its stunning scenery, welcoming community, and incredible food scene, Dundrum truly lives up to its title as the best place to live in Northern Ireland. Why not visit and experience it for yourself?

Nov 6, 2019 · From castle ruins to scenic views, here are five reasons to visit Dundrum in County Down—a hidden gem in Northern Ireland.

Genteel, seriously gourmet and generous in spirit, Dundrum must be the best village in Northern Ireland. Almost every house here has a view of either the Mourne Mountains — the inspiration for Narnia in the novels of CS Lewis, who was born in Belfast — or the sea, and many have both. You’ll see seals and seabirds in the water, and there’s a friendly rivalry to spot the first brent ...

Mar 23, 2025 · Nestled between the Mourne Mountains and the Dromara Hills, this sleepy village is awakening to the news of being crowned the best place to live in Northern Ireland. Topping …

Mar 21, 2025 · The charming coastal village of Dundrum, Co Down, has been named the Best Place to Live in Northern Ireland for 2025 by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. The accolade places Dundrum at the very top of the regional list, ahead of strong contenders like Holywood and Portstewart.

Dundrum is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is beside Dundrum Bay, about 4 miles outside Newcastle on the A2 road. The village is best known for its ruined Norman castle. It had a population of 1,555 people at the 2011 census.

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Dundrum is located on the south-east coast of County Down in Northern Ireland, 35 miles south of Belfast and 5 miles north of the coastal resort town of Newcastle, the gateway to the Mourne Mountains.

Dundrum is a picturesque village on the south east coast of County Down. It is 35 miles south of Belfast and 5 miles north of Newcastle. The village is best known for its ruined Anglo-Norman castle, built by John De Courcey in 1177, and used to guard the land routes from Drogheda via Greencastle to Downpatrick.