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Culture & festivals

Castle Ward Opera Season

Enjoy world-class opera in the grounds of this stunning National Trust Property.

Fiddler’s Green Folk Festival

Attracting singers from around the world to the small town of Rostrevor, the highlight of the lively Fiddler’s Green Folk Festival is the biggest crossroads céilí in the world. Get your dancing shoes on…

Hillsborough Oyster Festival

Set in the pretty Georgian village of  Hillsborough, the International Oyster Festival features the World Oyster Eating Championships, as well as lots of entertainment, food and drink.

St Patrick Centre

The Centre in Downpatrick houses the first permanent exhibition to tell the story of Ireland's patron saint.

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