'Light the beacons' is the theme for this year's annual St Patrick's Festival on Saturday 16 March 2024 at Down Cathedral.
9.15am Holy Communion - Saul Church
10.15am Pilgrimage from Saul Church to Down Cathedral
11.45am Cross Community Festival Service followed by Lighting of symbolic beacon and wreath laying ceremony at Patrick's Grave
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English Street Downpatrick, BT30 6AB
From Downpatrick Train Station its a short stroll to the Cathedral
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