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

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Escape into St Patrick Country for a holiday to remember.

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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.