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  1. Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
    Entertainer at Down County Museum
    Musician at Down County Museum
    Child with entertainer spinning plates. Down County Museum
    Audience being entertained at Down County Museum
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Dancers performing on stage
    Group of children dressed in green for Saint Patrick's Day
    Audience enjoying entertainment at Down County Museum
    Entertainer at Down County Museum
    Musician at Down County Museum
    Child with entertainer spinning plates. Down County Museum
    Audience being entertained at Down County Museum
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Dancers performing on stage
    Group of children dressed in green for Saint Patrick's Day

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4252

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum, Downpatrick
    Enjoy a day of music, dancing, circus entertainment, facepainting, arts & crafts, and sensory play.

    We are open from 10am-4:30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free
  2. Brennan Miskelly McCormick Group photo of dancers
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick dancers in dance costumes
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Irish Dancers
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Irish Dancers
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Group photo of dancers
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick dancers in dance costumes
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Irish Dancers
    Brennan Miskelly McCormick Irish Dancers

    English Street, Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)77 1118 9650

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Dancers from the Brennan Miskelly McCormick school of Irish Dance will entertain the crowds in Down County Museum and The Saint Patrick Centre on Saint Patrick's Day. Pupils from 4 years old will perform a number of dances showcasing intricate steps…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026
  3. Event

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

    Telephone

    +447809136462

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for a local food experience that invites you to taste, learn, and take part in shaping the future of Northern Ireland's food system. 'A Taste for Change' brings together local growers, producers, and innovators to explore how food connects…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Free
  4. Instructor Rob sitting beside a log cabin with smoke billowing around and wild fowl hanging in the background.
    Fire
    Instructor Rob sitting beside a log cabin with smoke billowing around and wild fowl hanging in the background.
    Fire

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 44103104

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Wild cooking in the Woods, enjoy a practical, hands-on course teaching the skill of smoking different foods.

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026
    From:
    12 Sept 2026
    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Girl lighting fire

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Wild cooking course focussed on rotisserie cooking on the fire.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    2 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Performers walking down Market Street in Downpatrick as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St Patrick’s Day.

    Led by St Patrick himself, the parades on Tuesday 17 March 2026 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026

    Price

    Free
  7. Courage in the line of fire
    Down Cathedral, Downpatrick lit up green to celebrate St Patrick's Festival.
    Courage in the line of fire
    Down Cathedral, Downpatrick lit up green to celebrate St Patrick's Festival.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Cathedral and Saint Patrick's Grave, 35 English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 4922

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral/Church

    Courage in the Line of Fire is the theme for this year's annual St Patrick's Festival service on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Down Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Down Arts Centre poster promoting St Patrick's Day.
    Dramability pop up 'Stages Cafe' at Down Arts Centre
    A display of buns for afternoon tea at 'Stages Cafe' a pop up cafe by Dramability.
    Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick
    Down Arts Centre poster promoting St Patrick's Day.
    Dramability pop up 'Stages Cafe' at Down Arts Centre
    A display of buns for afternoon tea at 'Stages Cafe' a pop up cafe by Dramability.
    Red brick exterior with town hall clock of Down Arts Centre that sits at the junction of Irish Street, English Street and Scotch Street in Downpatrick

    Downpatrick

    Address

    2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4014

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us at Down Arts Centre, nestled in the heart of Downpatrick, this Saint Patrick's Day for a delightful celebration of creativity and culture. Enjoy a range of activities, including arts and crafts, captivating street performers, and traditional…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  9. Downpatrick

    Address

    The Saint Patrick Centre, 53A Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4461 9000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Join us to celebrate Saint Patrick's Weekend at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick for a day of Storytelling, Live Music and Irish Dancing.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026to17 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  10. Camp chair made from logs and found wood materials. A black dog walks on a path surrounded by bluebells in the background.
    Rob
    Hut
    Blades
    Camp chair made from logs and found wood materials. A black dog walks on a path surrounded by bluebells in the background.
    Rob
    Hut
    Blades

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    This is a very interesting and informative course and ranges from ancient to modern methods teaching you how to stay comfortable in the great outdoors.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026
    From:
    13 June 2026
    From:
    6 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. From A Forest To A Fiddle - Film Screening & Live Performance

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)33 0137 4014

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless power of music. From A Forest To A Fiddle is a breathtaking film directed by Patrick Conway, capturing master luthier Jim McKillop in his rural workshop as he…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  12. Compass Pouch made form dark coloured leather with decorative stitching and a button clasp.
    Campfire
    Compass Pouch made form dark coloured leather with decorative stitching and a button clasp.
    Campfire

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    +44 (028 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Join us for this unique experience in the Woods. Master this beautiful craft, design and make leather goods to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. The Shamrock Express

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick and Country Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT23 5SD

    Telephone

    028 4461 5779

    Price

    Price Free to £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    As part of the town’s St. Patrick’s celebrations, the Shamrock Express returns to Downpatrick this St Patrick’s Day, in conjunction with and supported by Newry Mourne and Down District Council. For the unbeatable fare of just £3, we are offering a…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026

    Price

    Price Free to £40.00 Per Ticket
  14. The Easter Bunny

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4461 5779

    Price

    Price £14.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Enjoy an Easter heritage train ride, with an Easter-themed word hunt, the Easter Bunny, face painting and CHOCOLATE!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £14.00 to £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Two people lean over an outdoor fire to warm their hands. The background is forest and cut logs.

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    02844103104

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Come to Finnebrogue Woods and learn about the ancient art of fire making at this two day bush craft camp

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026to12 July 2026Various Opening Times
  16. Camino Walk with Saul Church in background

    Downpatrick

    Address

    53a Lower Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4461 9000

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    St Patricks Way Camino Walk - Downpatrick, guided walk.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00
    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  17. Finnebrogue Woods

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL

    Telephone

    02844103104

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2026to22 Nov 2026Open 16:00 - 10:00

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket
  18. Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) is welcomed at Downpatrick Library

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick Library, 79 Market St, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4461 2895

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Downpatrick Library welcomes Down Heritage Railway - as part of Libraries NI Heritage Week - Know Your Place

    Dates

    From:
    13 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
  19. Poster for Murphys Big Love event

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Murphy's Bar & Restaurant, 78 Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    +44 28 4461 6476

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Big Love Irelands Top Fleetwood Mac Tribute shoe

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 20:00 -

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket
  20. The Return of the Native

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Down Arts Centre, 2 - 6 Irish Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)330 137 4014

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    An Exploration of Fate, Society, and Nature. Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native" is a profound exploration of human desires and the indomitable forces that shape destiny. Set against the haunting backdrop of Egdon Heath, the novel tells the…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
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