Bangor, County Down
Overview
Town
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in County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
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. It is a seaside resort
Seaside resort
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on the southern side of Belfast Lough
Belfast Lough
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and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area
Belfast Metropolitan Area
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. Bangor Marina
Bangor Marina
Bangor Marina is the second largest marina in Ireland and is located in the centre of the town of Bangor, Northern Ireland. The Marina is one of 35 marinas internationally that has been awarded Five Anchors by the Yachting Harbour Association....
is one of the largest in Ireland
Ireland
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, and holds Blue Flag
Blue Flag beach
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status. In 2007, and again in 2008, the town was voted by Ulster Television
UTV
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viewers as the most desirable place to live in Ulster
Northern Ireland
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.
It is primarily residential and can be viewed as a commuter town
Commuter town
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for the Greater Belfast
Greater Belfast
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area, from which it is linked by the A2 road and a direct railway
Northern Ireland Railways
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line.
