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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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Ulster Orchestra

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

Ulster Orchestra at the Bangor Leisure Centre.

Dick Whittington

09 Dec 2008 - 09 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

09 Dec 2008 - 09 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

11 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

11 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Dick Whittington

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Dick Whittington at the Queen's Hall.

Christmas Boredom Busters at Mount Stewart House

22 Dec 2008 - 23 Dec 2008

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds is one of Northern Ireland’s most popular National Trust properties with...

New Years Day Walk at Mount Stewart House and Gardens

01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2009

Fun for all the family. An experienced guide will take you on a walking tour through the beautiful, unsullied woods at Mount...

 

 

 

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

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