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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 meters.

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

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Afternoon street entertainment, horse drawn parade of beautiful coaches and traps, Santa and Christmas Switch-On, magical light...

Holywood Christmas Lights Switch On

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

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

Christmas Presence

04 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Christmas Presence at the Bangor Leisure Centre.

Spirit of Christmas Past at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

11 Dec 2009 - 13 Dec 2009

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.

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