The Town of Downpatrick

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Historical notes about the Town of Downpatrick

Downpatrick, (Co. Down)

An ancient town, once called Rathcealtair. The town was strategically important from its situation beside the beautiful River Quoile at the mainland side of the peninsula of Lecale. Most of the cathedral is modern, but some ancient relics and features remain. The story that the bones of Saints Patrick, Brigid and Coleumba were buried in the churchyard seems to have been fabricated by the Anglo-Norman adventurr, John de Courcy, to conciliate the native Irish. At Saul, 2 miles north-east from the town, St Patrick is said to have begun his mission, and there is a very ancient church at Raholp, 2 miles north-east from Saul. At Struell, 2 miles east from Downpatrick, are holy wells said to have been a place of pagan worship before Patrick’s coming. Ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Inch are 3 miles north of Downpatrick. A fine stone circle stands 3 miles south of Downpatrick at Ballynoe.

 

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Historic images from around the Town of Downpatrick

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The River Quoile at Downpatrick

The River Quoile at Downpatrick

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Local Downpatrick Services

Organisations in or about Downpatrick

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Links to local organisations

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Poundland (Downpatrick)

Local Visitor Attractions and Event Venues in Downpatrick

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Eclipse Cinema Down County Museum Hollymount Forest National Nature Reserve Downpatrick and Co. Down Railway Eclipse Mainstage Theatre

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Public Events in and around Downpatrick

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Hotels, Apartments and B&B's in Downpatrick

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