History
The peninsula was once known as "The Ards", and was conquered by the Normans in the 12th century, with the Norman family Savage building a number of castles, and priories on the peninsula.
The Ards Peninsula was the site of a number of airfields built during World War II: RAF Ballyhalbert and its satellite airfield, RAF Kirkistown. Both are now closed and the Kirkistown site is used as a car and motorcycle racing circuit.
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