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

PSNI arrest man in Downpatrick on 'suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child' - Belfast Live

PSNI arrest man in Downpatrick on 'suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child' Belfast Live

Publish: Monday 19th September 11:59am

Downpatrick care home fined after a resident chokes to death - BBC

Downpatrick care home fined after a resident chokes to death BBC

Publish: Thursday 22nd September 6:34pm

Downpatrick: Teen suffers facial injury after rock thrown at car - BBC

Downpatrick: Teen suffers facial injury after rock thrown at car BBC

Publish: Friday 9th September 8:00am

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