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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)

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Angela Feenan, who was from Downpatrick, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, on Ardglass Road in the County Down town.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

It happened off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick at about 22:00 BST on Friday.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Mr Malone is due to appear again on 4 September in Downpatrick Court.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

In a statement on social media, Downpatrick Family Of Parishes said: "Fr Murray is currently receiving medical treatment. We thank you for your prayers and well wishes."

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

The most ancient and celebrated is the abbey or cathedral of Downpatrick.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

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