Dundonald

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Dundonald sits along the A20 Upper Newtownards Road on Belfast's eastern edge, about 15 minutes from the city centre by car. It's handy for getting to coastal spots like Bangor (14km) or heading south to Newry (67km) and Kilkeel. The area serves as a proper gateway to County Down, with good connections to the M1 and A1 from Dublin. The Dundonald International Ice Bowl is the big draw here, featuring one of Europe's largest indoor ice rinks with a full Olympic-size surface that hosts international competitions.