Ards Lower
Encyclopedia
Ards Lower is a barony in County Down
, Northern Ireland
. It lies on the northern half of the Ards Peninsula
in the north-east of the county, with the Irish Sea
to its east and Strangford Lough
to its south. It is bordered by two other baronies: Ards Upper
to the east; and Castlereagh Lower to the west.
The barony of Ards Lower was created in 1851 when the barony of Ards was split into two, the other part being Ards Upper.
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It lies on the northern half of the Ards Peninsula
Ards Peninsula
The Ards Peninsula is a peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland which separates Strangford Lough from the North Channel of the Irish Sea, on Ireland's northeast coast. A number of towns and villages are located on the peninsula, such as the seaside town of Donaghadee, with the surrounding area...
in the north-east of the county, with the Irish Sea
Irish Sea
The Irish Sea separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. It is connected to the Celtic Sea in the south by St George's Channel, and to the Atlantic Ocean in the north by the North Channel. Anglesey is the largest island within the Irish Sea, followed by the Isle of Man...
to its east and Strangford Lough
Strangford Lough
Strangford Lough, sometimes Strangford Loch, is a large sea loch or inlet in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is separated from the Irish Sea by the Ards Peninsula. The name Strangford is derived ; describing the fast-flowing narrows at its mouth...
to its south. It is bordered by two other baronies: Ards Upper
Ards Upper
Ards Upper is a barony in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the southern half of the Ards Peninsula in the east of the county, with the Irish Sea to its east and Strangford Lough to its west...
to the east; and Castlereagh Lower to the west.
The barony of Ards Lower was created in 1851 when the barony of Ards was split into two, the other part being Ards Upper.
Towns
- BangorBangor, County DownBangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
(split with barony of Castlereagh Lower) - DonaghadeeDonaghadeeDonaghadee is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the northeast coast of the Ards Peninsula, about east of Belfast and about six miles south east of Bangor. It had a population of 6,470 people in the 2001 Census...
- GroomsportGroomsportGroomsport is a village and townland two miles north east of Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the south shore of Belfast Lough and on the north coast of the Ards Peninsula...
- NewtownardsNewtownardsNewtownards is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula. Newtownards is the largest town in the Borough of Ards. According to the 2001 Census, it has a population of 27,821 people in...
(split with barony of Castlereagh Lower)
List of civil parishes
Below is a list of civil parishes in Ards Lower:- Bangor (split with barony of Castlereagh Lower)
- Donaghadee
- Grey Abbey (also spelt as Greyabbey)
- Newtownards (split with barony of Castlereagh Lower)