Downpatrick (from Irish: Dún Pádraig, meaning "Patrick's stronghold") is a small-sized town about 33 km (21 mi) south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It has been an important site since ancient times. Its cathedral is said to be the burial place of Saint Patrick. Today it is the county town of Down and the joint headquarters of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick area has currently shown to have a population of 19,817 according to the 2011 Census, although it is likely to have increased in recent years.
Downpatrick (from Irish: Dún Pádraig, meaning "Patrick's stronghold") is a small-sized town about 33 km (21 mi) south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It has been an important site since ancient times. Its cathedral is said to be the burial place of Saint Patrick. Today it is the county town of Down and the joint headquarters of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick area has currently shown to have a population of 19,817 according to the 2011 Census, although it is likely to have increased in recent years.
Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Ulster Historical Foundation, Loughinisland Churches, St. Mary's Church, Mount Ida Pottery, Struell Wells, Mount Stewart, Castle Ward, Annalong Corn Mill, Ards Peninsula, Grey Abbey.
Downpatrick (from Irish: Dún Pádraig, meaning "Patrick's stronghold") is a small-sized town about 33 km (21 mi) south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It has been an important site since ancient times. Its cathedral is said to be the burial place of Saint Patrick. Today it is the county town of Down and the joint headquarters of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Downpatrick area has currently shown to have a population of 19,817 according to the 2011 Census, although it is likely to have increased in recent years.
Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Marine Gardens Coastal Walk, Mount Ida Pottery, Struell Wells, Mount Stewart, Ballynoe Stone Circle, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey, Dundrum Castle, The Ark Open Farm, Down Cathedral.
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Discover the best top things to do in County Down, United Kingdom including Struell Wells, Bloody Bridge, Mount Stewart, Bangor Abbey, Tower House, Drumena Cashel, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey, Annalong Corn Mill, Killevy Churches.
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