Whiterock

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Whiterock is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland, near Killinchy, on the shore of Strangford Lough. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 351 people[1]. It is situated within the Ards Borough Council area. Nearby is the well known pub and restaurant Daft Eddys.

[edit] Sport

It is the home of Strangford Lough Yacht Club. Whiterock actually has two yacht clubs, one of which has its clubhouse on a floating lightship[2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gazeteer of NI settlements. NI Neighbourhood Information Service Data Catalogue. Retrieved on 2007-10-26.
  2. ^ Killinchy. Culture Northern Ireland. Retrieved on 2007-10-26.

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