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St. Patrick Centre

Address: St Patrick's Sq., Downpatrick
Phone: 028/4461-9000
www.saintpatrickcentre.com

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Downpatrick

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Fodor's Review:

For some hard facts concerning the patron saint of Ireland, visit the interactive exhibits of St. Patrick Centre next to the cathedral. It's housed, together with the Down Museum, inside a former 18th-century jail. The ancient myths and stories of early Christian Ireland are brought to life in this information center; you can explore how St. Patrick's legacy developed in early Christian times and examine the art and metalwork that was produced during this "Golden Age." Younger children will love the puppet shows detailing the life of the saint and can even paint their own Book of Kells with quills. The Grove art gallery exhibits jewelry, textiles, and paintings by local artists and craftsmen. If the weather is fine, have lunch on the terrace of the Cathedral Garden restaurant, with its dramatic views of Down Cathedral and the Mountains of Mourne.

Cost: £4.90
Open: Oct.-Mar., Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Apr., May, and Sept., Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 1-5:30; June-Aug., Mon.-Sat. 9:30-6, Sun. 10-6

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