Ancient city of Down. Downpatrick is the administrative centre of Historic Down District, and with a population of 10,113 has the highest populous in Down. There are many sites to visit in this town and its surrounds. Downpatrick is home to Down County Museum, Down Cathedral and adjacent to is the final resting place of Saint Patrick, along with Saints Brigid and Colmcille. Downpatrick Race Course is home of the Ulster National, and plays host to a series of meetings throughout the year.

A lot of regeneration has taken place in Downpatrick and testament to the investment in the area, large retail chains have built stores ie Safeway, Super Valu, Boots. The IDB Retail Park on Belfast Road, Downpatrick is a major boost for investment opportunity into our Historic Region.

Downpatrick Tourist Information Centre St Patrick Centre, Market Street, Downpatrick
Tel: (028) 44 612233
Email: downpatrick@nitic.net