Welcome to Downpatrick

Downpatrick (Dún Pádraig) is a town in County Down, 33 km south of Belfast. It is the county town of Down with a rich history and strong connection to Saint Patrick.

Saint Patrick was reputedly buried here in 461 on Cathedral Hill, within the grounds of Down Cathedral. His grave is still a place of pilgrimage on St Patricks Day (17 March each year). The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre in Downpatrick is purpose-built to tell the story of St Patrick.

Within an hour drive of Belfast, the location serves as a commuter town for a large number of people. The town has a number of primary and post-primary schools educating students from all over the east Down area.

Downpatrick News

Search ongoing for missing angler off Mayo coast - RTE.ie

Search ongoing for missing angler off Mayo coast RTE.ie

Publish: Monday 6th July 3:38pm

Ongoing search for missing angler on North Mayo coast - The Mayo News

Ongoing search for missing angler on North Mayo coast The Mayo News

Publish: Tuesday 7th July 9:44am

Ombudsman won’t probe officer who fired shot before being struck by stolen police car in Downpatrick - The Irish News

Ombudsman won’t probe officer who fired shot before being struck by stolen police car in Downpatrick The Irish News

Publish: Thursday 9th July 5:51pm

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