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

Charity auction planned for Downpatrick cattle sale - Farming Life

Farming Life

Charity auction planned for Downpatrick cattle sale
Farming Life
The Defibrillator will be available for anyone to use, should the need arise while in or near the premises at 24 Bonecastle Road, Downpatrick. The Monday Cattle Sale has been chosen to celebrate the 25th anniversary in keeping with tradition, in 1992 ...

Publish: Saturday 22nd July 3:02pm

Irish Mirror

Horse racing tips: Peter O'Hehir's selections for Leopardstown and Downpatrick on Thursday July 13
Irish Mirror
Easter Lilly must be fancied to build on her promising debut run over course and distance to land tonight's opener in Leopardstown. A Galileo filly, trained by Aidan O'Brien, she was noted making steady late headway to finish fourth, beaten less than ...

Publish: Thursday 13th July 8:01am

The Sun

Today's racecards and results from Downpatrick racecourse on Thursday, July 13
The Sun
Today's racecards and results from Downpatrick racecourse on Thursday, July 13. Eamonn Hames' tips for Thursday's meeting at Downpatrick: 3.05 Westland Row; 3.40 Leomar; 4.10 Blixt; 4.40 King Of Aran; 5.10 Polymath; 5.40 Tb Broke Her; 6.10 Exchange ...

Publish: Thursday 13th July 10:16am

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