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Down Cathedral featuring signage and a cemetery
Inch Abbey which includes building ruins and heritage elements
Inch Abbey which includes a ruin and heritage elements
Inch Abbey featuring a ruin and heritage elements
Inch Abbey showing heritage elements and building ruins

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St. John’s Point Lighthouse was first exhibited in 1844. The original lighthouse was painted white. In 1902 three black bands were added. Its current markings of black with two yellow bands have been in place since 1954. The color of the light was changed from white to red on 1st July 1860. The tower was originally only 14m tall. It was extended to its current dizzying height of 40m in the 1880's and is now the tallest onshore lighthouse on the Irish coast. The lighthouse was automated in 1981. St John’s Point is the perfect place for a quick visit or a proper refreshing time out. It is easily accessible by car. #Ireland #travel #adventure #hiking #lighthouse

St. John's Point Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Downpatrick when you stop by St. John's Point Lighthouse. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

St. John's Point Lighthouse
Down Cathedral featuring signage and a cemetery

Down Cathedral

Consider the historic and religious significance of this imposing hilltop church, which is the purported burial spot of St. Patrick.

Down Cathedral
Inch Abbey which includes building ruins and heritage elements

Inch Abbey

Find out about the history of Downpatrick when you take a trip to Inch Abbey. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Inch Abbey
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Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House

Explore the great outdoors at Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House, a lovely green space in Downpatrick. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House

Killyleagh Castle

After visiting Killyleagh Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Killyleagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Killyleagh Castle

Downpatrick Racecourse

Catch an event at Downpatrick Racecourse during your trip to Downpatrick. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Downpatrick Racecourse

Castle Ward

Castle Ward is a building of two halves, the result of the ultimate marital compromise. Lord Bernard Ward wanted to live in a neoclassical mansion, but his wife Lady Anne was a big fan of Gothic architecture. So they built both.

Castle Ward

Tyrella Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tyrella Beach during your trip to Downpatrick? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Tyrella Beach

St. Patrick Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

St. Patrick Centre

Popular day trips from Downpatrick

Tollymore Forest Park which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace

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