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Downpatrick

British  
/ ˌdaʊnˈpætrɪk /

noun

  1. a market town in Northern Ireland: reputedly the burial place of Saint Patrick. Pop: 10 316 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Our thoughts are with the police officer who has been injured during the incident in Downpatrick and their colleague who was present," she added.

From BBC May 31, 2026

Jones explained that the incident began at about 04:45 BST on Sunday after a vehicle failed to stop for police in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick.

From BBC May 31, 2026

On another wall there's a 1984 Skyway BMX - somewhat timely given Downpatrick opened its new BMX pumptrack a matter of months ago.

From BBC May 24, 2026

Today, Watson said it is unclear just how much of St Brigid's remains remain in Downpatrick as relics, including her skull were taken elsewhere.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2026

In 1315, Edward Bruce invaded Ulster, marched to Downpatrick, destroyed the abbey, and carried off the enshrined hand.

From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Mary Frances Cusack

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