Downpatrick

British

/ ˌdaʊnˈpætrɪk /

noun

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

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Caoimhin Teggart was involved a collision between a silver VW Bora and a grey Toyota Avensis on the Ballydugan Road in Downpatrick on 15 September.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Matthew, who goes to Lecale Trinity Grammar School in Downpatrick, said he was feeling nervous but also positive ahead of the results.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Police discovered the body of Mr Brannigan, 56, at a house in Marian Park in Downpatrick at about 12:00 BST on Sunday.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Marian Park is a small housing estate high above Downpatrick, just off Saul Street and overlooking the playing fields at the Lecale Trinity school.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

John de Courcy penetrated into Ulster and established himself at Downpatrick; and Henry planned the establishment of his youngest son, John, as Lord of Ireland.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard

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