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Downpatrick

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Downpatrick Town Belfast - Things to Do In Northern Ireland - Downpatrick in County Down

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Places to see in ( Downpatrick - UK )

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Downpatrick Town - Things to Do In Northern Ireland - County Down - Visit Northern Ireland

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Four UDR soldiers killed by a IRA landmine near Downpatrick, April 8th 1990

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Visit The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick

Downpatrick 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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  • Geography 

  • Pre-history 

  • Early history 

  • 18th century 

  • 19th century 

  • The Troubles 

  • Places of interest 

  • St Patrick's Day Parade 

  • Transport 

  • Post-primary schools 

  • Further and higher education 

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  • People 

  • Gaelic games 

  • Cricket 

  • Rugby union 

  • Association football 

  • Snooker and billiards 

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