WELCOME
The Centre is an exciting interpretative exhibition which tells the fascinating story of Ireland's Patron Saint. Through Patrick's own words a light is shone on the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and its development through his mission. A series of interactive displays allow visitors to explore how Patrick's legacy developed in early Christian times and reveal the fabulous artwork and metalwork which was produced during this Golden Age. The exhibition also examines the major impact of Irish missionaries in Dark Age Europe - a legacy which remains to this day.
  • Andrew Gibson, the Centre's Education Officer said "After last year's overwhelming response with visitors coming from as far as Galway, we are inviting families to travel once again through the magic wardrobe into the land of Narnia! This year will be even better with a new railway scene created in association with Downpatrick Railway Museum and Christmas treats from our sponsor, ASDA Downpatrick. We...READ MORE
  • Friends of Saint Patrick Milwaukee collected for Hunger task Force in two parades this year and doubled the amounts raised. They collected 1000 lbs downtown, 400 lbs on Bluemound and over 650 lbs at the stores, where collection barrels were placed. Well Done!
  • The Friends of St Patrick in Milwaukee collected at the Bluemound Parade.
  • First Minister Peter Robinson visited the Centre in April and explored the new exhibition spaces.
  • Watch this Tourism Ireland Video narrated by the Centre Director by scrolling along the bottom of the following Page.
  • This Christmas the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick is once again paying tribute to the wonderful legacy of C. S. Lewis by transforming it's entire exhibition space into scenes from his beloved series of children's books, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' - Children will be taken on an exciting journey through this mythical land and on the way they will visit the lamp post in the snowy wood, hear extracts...READ MORE
THE FRIENDS OF SAINT PATRICK
The Friends of Saint Patrick is a growing charitable organisation which supports the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. We have Chapters in Toronto, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Arizona and Albany who meet regularly to provide a forum for speakers and musical performance promoting Northern Ireland as the home of Saint Patrick....READ MORE
BECOME A YOUNG AMBASSADOR...
The Young Ambassador Program is organised through the Friends of Saint Patrick organisation and the Saint Patrick Centre. It is designed to promote a greater understanding of the shared cultural heritage of Northern Ireland in North America amongst those aged 20-25. Based on the Application on this website and following an interview process Young Ambassadors will be selected to travel to Downpatrick and County Down... READ MORE
TOURIST INFORMATION
Why not make that day trip into a long weekend? Take a look at some of the accomodation we recommend that is
close to the Saint Patrick Centre.
Would you like to see what we have to offer at the Saint Patrick Centre. Take our guided tour through some of the exhibits we have at the Centre.