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Its original heading, \u003cstrong\u003e“From Dublin to Strangford by Narrow Water \u0026amp; by Newry,”\u003c\/strong\u003e records the alternative routes available through this part of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed mileage tables compare the stages travelled by way of \u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Water and Newry\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding valuable historical context to the road network shown on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewry\u003c\/strong\u003e is prominently shown as an important junction, with roads towards \u003cstrong\u003eArmagh, Castleblayney and Belfast\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the canal and surrounding waterways. 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