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

Downpatrick housing scheme to create jobs - Insider Media

Downpatrick housing scheme to create jobs Insider Media

A multimillion-pound housing development, part-funded by Danske Bank, is set to create 30 jobs in Downpatrick.

Publish: Thursday 14th February 8:41am

Ottawa police investigating Uplands-area gunpoint home invasion - OttawaMatters.com

Ottawa police investigating Uplands-area gunpoint home invasion OttawaMatters.com

Three suspects forced their way into an apartment on Downpatrick Road -- one of them, carrying a gun. 0. about 6 hours ago by: Mike Vlasveld. Suspects in ...

Publish: Friday 22nd February 6:18pm

Heavy weight bullocks peak at £850 at Downpatrick Mart - Farming Life

Heavy weight bullocks peak at £850 at Downpatrick Mart Farming Life

At the Monday night cattle sale on January 28th 2019 heavy weight bullocks peaked per head at £850 for 464kg Aberdeen Angus (£1.83ppk) with heifers at ...

Publish: Friday 1st February 8:00am

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