Down, a county of Ireland, in Ulster, 42 m. long and 34 broad; bounded E by the Irish sea, W by Armagh, NW by Antrim, and S by Carlingford bay and the ocean; divided into 60 parishes, and sends 4 members to parliament. Copper and lead are found; also are black marble susceptible of a high polish, slate, coal, freestone, and crystals. The Mourne Mountains in the south of the county form one of the most beautiful areas in Ireland. The Rowallane Gardens hold an excellent collection of plants, one of the best in Ireland. Bangor, County Down is a major seaside resort.
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