Your stay — Oystercatcher
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks that charge poor rates and high fees.
Chip-and-PIN cards are accepted nearly everywhere; contactless is common up to £100; mobile pay works at most tills; some small places still prefer cash.
Tipping optional in restaurants; round up taxi fares; hotel staff not expected to tip unless for special service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or chain is £2.50-3.00.
A sandwich or soup in a café or pub is £6-8.
A pub main course like fish and chips or a burger is £10-14.
Limited in Newry; better to eat at pubs or cafés for affordable meals; market days near the town hall have occasional stalls.
Tesco, Asda, Lidl, and Aldi are common in the Newry area.
Hill Street and The Quays shopping centre have high-street chains like Primark, Next, and M&S for affordable clothes.
Bus day saver on Ulsterbus is about £7.50; from Belfast airport take the Aircoach 300 to Newry (approx £15 single) or bus to Belfast city then train to Newry (cheaper combo).
1) Buy groceries at Lidl or Aldi for basics rather than convenience stores. 2) Walk or cycle in town, as free parking is limited in central Newry. 3) Check for early-bird menus at pubs and restaurants for dinner deals before 7pm.
Good to know — Newry
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
NewryFor general information, 028 308 21121 (DUP Roads) or 028 9031 5555 (DUP Roads for traffic updates)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Newry, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Oystercatcher
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Dublin Airport (Terminal 2, Zone 7) → Newry Buscentre (10 mins walk from hotel)
💡 Same ticket works for Belfast – ask the driver. Service can be slow on Fridays. Bring a portable charger as some buses lack USB ports. Get off at the Newry stop before the buscentre if hotel is on the south side.
Dublin Connolly Station → Newry Train Station (5 mins walk from hotel)
💡 Book online 24h ahead for cheapest fares – walk-up is £26. First class (£32) includes free WiFi and a quiet carriage. Storage above seats is tight; put large bags in the end-rack.
Newry Buscentre (adjacent to train station) → Mourne Country Hotel (walk 5 mins from bus stop at The Quays)
💡 This is a circular route – check the board for direction. Cheaper than taxi but only useful for local hops. Buy a DayRider for £4 if making multiple trips.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) → Mourne Country Hotel, Newry
💡 Book with Value Cabs or Fonacab in advance – walk-up fares can jump 20%. Ask for a fixed rate to avoid meter surprises.
About Newry
Wikipedia ↗
Newry (; from Irish An Iúraigh) is a city in Northern Ireland, standing on the Clanrye River in counties Armagh and Down. It is near the border with the Republic of Ireland, on the main routes between Belfast (34 miles/55 km away) and Dublin (67 miles/108 km away). The population was 27,913 in 2021....
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Oystercatcher?
Check-in at Oystercatcher is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Oystercatcher?
A sandwich or soup in a café or pub is £6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Oystercatcher?
Bus day saver on Ulsterbus is about £7.50; from Belfast airport take the Aircoach 300 to Newry (approx £15 single) or bus to Belfast city then train to Newry (cheaper combo).
Top Attractions in Newry
💡 The café in the basement does a decent bowl of soup for £4, and they don't mind if you sit with a book all afternoon.
💡 Ask at the desk for the key to the castle roof — you get a narrow view of the city and the surrounding hills.
💡 Check the small side chapel on the left — the wooden carving of the Pietà was done by a local craftsman in the 1950s.
💡 The best stretch is from the Basin back towards town at dusk — the heron often stands on the same lock gate near the Lidl car park.
💡 Go on a clear morning after rain — the air is still, and you'll see the Mourne Mountains reflected in the lough. Park at the Kilbroney Forest Park entrance (free if you walk in).