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Escape into St Patrick Country for a holiday to remember

Walking in the Mourne Mountains
Castle Ward
Swimming in the Mournes
Mount Steward House and Gardens

From left to right: Walking in the Mourne Mountains, Castle Ward, Swimming in the Mournes, Mount Steward House and Gardens

Take a glimpse into the fascinating life of Saint Patrick with a trip to scenic County Down. 

With a history that covers over 7,000 years, Down is blessed with a wealth of heritage sites, but the most famous of all is Downpatrick, where Ireland’s patron saint is reputed to be buried. 

County Down is a picturesque spot filled mostly with low, rolling hills that contrast spectacularly with the rugged Mountains of Mourne and Slieve Donnard, which rise dramatically to a height of 848 metres. 

Strangford Lough, meanwhile, is an abundant nature reserve with seals, geese, terns and wildfowl nestling amidst its peaceful shores. 

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Dickens Day Annual Christmas Extravaganza

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Speciality market in Hibernia Street, 10am - 4pm.

Christmas Presence

04 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Christmas Presence at the Bangor Leisure Centre.

Easter Monday Family Fun and Parade

05 Apr 2010 - 05 Apr 2010

Plenty of fun for all the family at the seafront and the fantastic Easter-themed parade.

 

 

 

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St Patrick retired to County Down where he died on March 17th, 461 AD.