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

Sporting calendar disrupted after heavy rain - RTE.ie

Sporting calendar disrupted after heavy rain RTE.ie

Publish: Saturday 14th June 10:45am

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Downpatrick passes inspection for its Sunday card following a dry night - Racing Post

Downpatrick passes inspection for its Sunday card following a dry night Racing Post

Publish: Saturday 14th June 12:10pm

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‘A bloody nose for the racists’ – Weekend anti-racism rallies ‘show tide has begun to swing’ as rival anti-immigrant protest attracts just ten people - The Irish News

‘A bloody nose for the racists’ – Weekend anti-racism rallies ‘show tide has begun to swing’ as rival anti-immigrant protest attracts just ten people The Irish News

Publish: Sunday 15th June 3:26pm

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