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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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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

Both British and Irish sides agreed there "must have been substantial co-ordination between south Armagh, west Belfast and Downpatrick".

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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

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 county town is Downpatrick; others are Newry, Newtownards, Bangor, and Banbridge.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

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