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Downpatrick, An Dún

Ceantar

Downpatrick

An Dún

35

Streets

4,908

Taifid Daonáirimh

885

Teaghlaigh

2

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901 Daonáireamh
Daoine
1,658
Teaghlaigh
196
1911 Daonáireamh
Daoine
3,250 +96%
Teaghlaigh
689 +251.5%

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Downpatrick is a market town located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the eastern part of the county in the province of Ulster. The town occupies a position in gently rolling countryside characterized by agricultural land and small-scale farming communities. The River Quoile flows through the area, and Downpatrick's landscape reflects the broader topography of County Down, which transitions from coastal plains to higher ground inland. The town serves as an administrative and commercial center for the surrounding district, with good road connections to nearby towns and to Belfast to the north.

The town has deep historical roots stretching back many centuries. Downpatrick is most notably associated with Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, and tradition holds that he is buried in the town. The cathedral that stands in the town center has medieval origins, and the broader area has been significant in Irish Christian history since the early medieval period. Throughout the medieval period and into the early modern era, Downpatrick developed as a town of local importance, with its growth tied to its role as a regional market center and its religious significance. The town experienced the typical disruptions of Irish history, including periods of conflict and social change.

Today, Downpatrick functions as a vibrant community hub for the surrounding district. The town center contains shops, services, and community facilities that serve residents and visitors. Its association with Saint Patrick makes it an important pilgrimage destination and cultural site for many Irish people and international visitors interested in Irish heritage. The town hosts various cultural events and maintains its character as a working market town with modern amenities. For local residents, Downpatrick provides essential services and represents the civic and social identity of the district.

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Áit

An Dún

Dlínse

Tuaisceart Éireann

Bliana Daonáirimh

1901, 1911

Streets

35 streets taifeadta

Gníomhartha Tapa

Innéacs

Féach ar gach 32 áit na hÉireann

Brabhsáil de réir Suíomh

Druil síos ó áit go teaghlach

Cuardaigh Griffith's Valuation

Suirbhé maoine ó ré an Ghorta (1847-1864)

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Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar

Íoslódáil

Suíomh an Cheantair

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Sonraí

Ceantar
Downpatrick
Áit
An Dún
Gaeilge
An Dún
Dlínse
Tuaisceart Éireann

Taifid Daonáirimh

1901 1911 | Cuardaigh gach duine →

Streets

35
Ardmeen Rural Audley's Acre Rural Ballymore Lower Ballymore Middle Ballymore Upper Ballyrange Ballystrew Ballywarren Bridge Street Church Street Circular Road Clougher Demesne of Down English Street Erinagh Fountain Street Grangecalm Inish Street John Street Jordans' Acre Killaveese Market Street Marshalstown Mary Street New Bridge Street Pound Lane Russells Quarter Saul Saul Quarter Saul Rural Saul Street Scotch Street Steam Street Struell Tobermoney