Down contains both the southernmost point of Northern Ireland (Cranfield Point) and the easternmost point of Ireland (Burr Point). It was one of two counties of Northern Ireland to have a Protestant majority at the 2001 census.

Is Comber Catholic or Protestant?

6.50% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 83.80% belong to or were brought up in a ‘Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)’ religion; and.

Is Bangor Co Down Safe?

Bangor is the most dangerous major town in Down, and is the 24th safest overall out of Down’s 48 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bangor in 2020 was 32 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Down’s overall crime rate, coming in 39% lower than the Down rate of 45 per 1,000 residents.

Is millisle Catholic or Protestant?

47.7% of the population were male and 52.3% were female. 2.9% were from a Catholic background and 93.4% were from a Protestant background.

What is it like to live in Newtownards?

Offering the peace and quiet of a semi-rural town, perfectly balanced with an abundance of amenities and attractions, Newtownards is regarded as one of the prime places to live in Northern Ireland. The town centre is a hive of activity, where a warm welcome is the order of the day.

Is Banbridge in Tyrone?

Banbridge (/bænˈbrɪdʒ/ ban-BRIJ) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Is Banbridge safe?

Banbridge is the third most dangerous small town in Down, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Down’s 48 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Banbridge in 2020 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people.

What is the history of Greyabbey?

GREY ABBEY HOUSE, Greyabbey, County Down (also known as Rosemount), derives its name from the late adjacent 12th century Cistercian abbey. The ruins of the abbey can be seen from Grey Abbey House. The manorial demesne, long known as Rosemount, was established in the early 17th century, and the present house was built in the early 1760s.

What is there to do in Greyabbey?

On the Tullykevin Road in Greyabbey there is a brass plate on a field post in remembrance of a pilot who crashed and died there during the Second World War. In the village are three places of worship, St. Saviours, Church of Ireland; Trinity Presbyterian Church; and First (Non-Subscribing) Presbyterian Church.

Where is Greyabbey monastery?

It is located in the landscaped parkland of the 18th Century Rosemount House, about ten miles from Belfast, and within a short distance from Strangford Lough. On the outskirts of Greyabbey village, Greyabbey monastery falls under the care of the Historic Environment Division of the Department of Communities.

What is the history of Greyabbey Loyal Orange Lodge?

It takes the title of Greyabbey Loyal Orange Lodge, number 1592, and is itself part of the Upper Ards District LOL No 11, in the County Down Grand Orange Lodge. It was first formed in the village in 1863 and has had continued membership to the present day.