Down County Museum News Today

It is the largest-ever loan from a national cultural institution in Ireland.

Volunteers at the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway could only watch on in horror as the visitor attraction became swamped in flood water, while many businesses in the town centre were also left devastated.

The future of Down County Museum has been given a potential tourism boost following fears expressed by a town councillor that the heritage attraction was being “downgraded”.

Welcome to Ireland’s revitalized North and Northwest, a region whose natural beauty and proud traditions beckon the traveler. The Lonely Planet Bluelist recently proclaimed Northern Ireland as the hot new destination and cited Belfast as one of the top cities on the rise.

Seven of the best beaches in Northern Ireland to visit this summer - There are several coastal stand-out spots in this section of the Emerald Isle

All the basics, and some fun facts, about County Down. From famous folks with County Down roots to our choices for top tourist attractions here's everything you need to know about this Irish county also known as "The Mourne County".

The Peace Heroines exhibition, which features nine stunning new portraits by the visual artist FRIZ, is touring worldwide from the US Congress to Áras an Uachtaráin

Details of the main parades, performances and family activities planned for this year's 17 March.

The streets will turn green on Friday as St Patrick’s Day parades take place across Northern Ireland.

Herstory’s Peace Heroines exhibition was showcased at the US Congress by the Embassy of Ireland in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 8. The exhibition includes new portraits of leading female peace-building figures.