The County Down settlement of Dromore is at once a small market town with around 5000 residents, and for historic reasons the seat of a cathedral, thought to have been established because St Colman had founded an abbey there near the River Lagan. Twice in its history Dromore has been the site of major conflict, in 1641 both town and cathedral destroyed during the rebellion of the Catholic gentry against the English administration; and in March 1689 it was the scene of a clash between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange, the former party routing the latter. Dromore stands at the crossing point of the B2 route leading to Lurgan west and Ballynahinch east, and the A1 opening up Belfast to the north and Newry the south, and for this reason it is developing as a commuter town, Belfast for example depending on traffic only a drive of 30 minutes or so away. The town centre is focussed around its 18th century market square, where a set of stocks have been preserved, and the most notable building is as might be expected its Jacobean cathedral, near which there is a pretty bridge over the Lagan. Outside the town there is very open countryside, with only small settlements nearby and these few and far between.
Dentist
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Castle Bar
Catherine Wheel
Market Bar
Mulholland On The Square
Plough Bar
Stove
Wellington House
Restaurant
Boyle’s
Square One
Village Grill
School
Dromore Central Primary School
Dromore High School
St Colman's Primary School
Solicitor
Norman Shannon Solicitor
W J Baxter & Co
Taxi
Places to Stay near Dromore
Portpatrick Hotel (50.44 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (50.65 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (50.65 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Tigh Na Mara Hotel (54.44 miles)
Tigh na Mara Hotel boasts an enviable location, situated within a stone's throw of a beautiful stretch of unspoilt, sandy beach. This area features some of Scotland’s most spectacular coastline ... More
Torrs Warren Country House Hotel (54.84 miles)
A quiet family run hotel ideal for the ferry to Ireland or exploring the Rhins in the southwest of Scotland. We have a licensed bar and restaurant and all the ... More
Marine House Hotel (55.74 miles)
Jim & Fiona Wood welcome you to the Marine House Hotel website. Our well furnished and decorated hotel is in the town of Stranraer, in the southwest of Scotland. We ... More
The Swan Inn (55.75 miles)
Fernlea Guest House (55.77 miles)
Close to Stranraer’s town centre and ferry port, this charming family-run bed and breakfast is housed in an attractive, stone-built Victorian property, boasting fine original woodwork and ceilings. With just 3 rooms, ... More
Cross Haven Guest House (55.78 miles)
Mick and Gayle Holmes guarantee you a warm welcome on your arrival at Cross Haven. It is a beautiful Victorian villa refurbished by us to a high standard. Formerly a ... More
Abonny Guest House (55.84 miles)
Abonny Guest House is a family bed and breakfast accommodation situated close to Stranraer town centre, ferry, rail and bus terminals.The guest house is totally non-smoking and offers both en-suite ... More
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