Location: Downpatrick
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Things to do in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
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.
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1. Loughinisland Churches
2. Saul Church
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
This church was built on the site of St. Patrick's first church in 1932 to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of St. Patrick's at the Slaney river. The site has some remnants of the monastic site which formed here after the Saint's death. There is parking available at the Saul Road entrance and public toilets are available.
Reviewed By colint700 - Brighton, United Kingdom
On our drive from Downpatrick to the picturesque little village of Strangford we came across Saul Church. It wasn't a particularly sunny day but we stopped in the layby outside and had a stroll around this delightful little church. Something very special about this place..... and what a stunning location. Wish we'd had more time to explore. Maybe that's a reason to go back to this beautiful part of Ireland. ????????
3. St Patrick's Church
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
