View east along Main Street, Hilltown
Introduction
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Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 20 Feb 2010
Hilltown, in contrast to Rathfriland, is a Catholic and Nationalist town. In 2001, 97% of the population were from this background. This compared with a Protestant majority of 64% at nearby Rathfriland.