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

Covid-19: Downpatrick police station reopens after deep clean - BBC News

Covid-19: Downpatrick police station reopens after deep clean BBC News

Publish: Friday 22nd January 10:35am

Downpatrick PSNI station closes after ten officers test positive for Covid - Belfast Live

Downpatrick PSNI station closes after ten officers test positive for Covid Belfast Live

Publish: Tuesday 19th January 10:02pm

Downpatrick Police Station to reopen after Covid closure: Councillor Alan Lewis - Belfast Telegraph

Downpatrick Police Station to reopen after Covid closure: Councillor Alan Lewis Belfast Telegraph

Publish: Wednesday 20th January 1:04pm

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