Holywood

Among the towns of Northern Ireland, Holywood stands out for its long-established golfing tradition on the southern shore of Belfast Lough. Set between Belfast and Bangor, it is a compact coastal town whose streets rise from the lough toward residential slopes. The ruins of Holywood Priory in the centre recall the settlement’s medieval monastic past. Royal Belfast Golf Club, founded in 1881 and based in Holywood, is recognised as Ireland’s oldest golf club. The neighbouring Cultra area is home to the Ulster Folk Museum, which interprets everyday life in Ulster through relocated historic buildings. Place Holywood within Belfast Lough and County Down by browsing webcams nearby.

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