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The burial place of St Patrick (Ireland's patron saint is buried at Down Cathedral), the Down County Museum, the Mourne Mountains gateway, and the county town of Down with extraordinary Christian heritage
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St Patrick is reputed to be buried beneath the granite slab in the churchyard of Down Cathedral — making Downpatrick one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Ireland. The Cathedral itself is one of Ireland's finest. The Down County Museum occupies the historic County Gaol.
Down Cathedral and St Patrick's grave are genuinely moving — one of Ireland's most important Christian sites. The Down County Museum is free and excellent. The Irish Linen Centre is good. The Mourne Mountains are 20 minutes away.
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The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Down produce. Local County Down food — potatoes, beef and seafood — is excellent.
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St Patrick heritage drives significant religious tourism. The county town serves a large County Down catchment. Independent businesses serve both pilgrims and locals.
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Downpatrick is a place in County Down known for the burial place of St Patrick (Ireland's patron saint is buried at Down Cathedral), the Down County Museum, the Mourne Mountains gateway, and the county town of Down with extraordinary Christian heritage. St Patrick is reputed to be buried beneath the granite slab in the churchyard of Down Cathedral — making Downpatrick one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Ireland. The population is around 10,000.
The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Down produce. Local County Down food — potatoes, beef and seafood — is excellent.
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Roam covers Downpatrick and the surrounding area in County Down, including Ballynahinch, Crossgar, Saintfield, Killyleagh, Strangford, Ardglass, Dundrum and Newcastle.
