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

Weather plays havoc but St Patrick's, Downpatrick advance in Casement Cup - The Irish News

Weather plays havoc but St Patrick's, Downpatrick advance in Casement Cup The Irish News

Publish: Wednesday 13th November 1:22am

Final fixture of the year at Downpatrick - https://farmweek.com/about-us/

Final fixture of the year at Downpatrick https://farmweek.com/about-us/

Publish: Wednesday 23rd October 7:00am

Downpatrick 'hit-and-run' probed by police after teenager sustains hip injury - Belfast Live

Downpatrick 'hit-and-run' probed by police after teenager sustains hip injury Belfast Live

Publish: Friday 8th November 8:00am

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