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

Ballyholland and Downpatrick win appeals and can play in Down championship - SportsJOE.ie

Ballyholland and Downpatrick win appeals and can play in Down championship SportsJOE.ie

Ballyholland Harps and RGU Downpatrick will both be allowed to compete in next year's Down Senior Football Championship after a car park brawl.

Publish: Saturday 24th November 8:00am

Downpatrick's new £15.5m leisure investment makes huge splash - The Irish News

Downpatrick's new £15.5m leisure investment makes huge splash The Irish News

DOWNPATRICK'S near 40-year-old leisure centre has been replaced with a new £15.5 million facility featuring some of the most cutting edge technology in ...

Publish: Tuesday 27th November 8:00am

Downpatrick-based Meadow Farm launches new £200k tearoom and shop - The Irish News

Downpatrick-based Meadow Farm launches new £200k tearoom and shop The Irish News

THE north's first monitor farm has launched a newly refurbished shop and tea room as part of a £200,000 investment. Meadow Farm, owned by Downpatrick ...

Publish: Wednesday 5th December 1:08am

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