Internationally renowned Irish actor, Ciaran Hinds – famous for his work in Harry Potter, Road to Perdition and Game of Thrones, gives a voice to Saint Patrick and narrates us in Patrick’s own words through his life and adventures from his boyhood in Roman Britain to his captivity by Irish pirates, his slavery on Slemish Mountain and escape. Our IMAX cinema, bold graphics, sculpture combined with video and audio techniques allows visitors to explore Patrick’s life and the major impact of Irish Missionaries on dark Age Europe – a legacy which lasts to this day.
How does it work?
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Choose an available time slot
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Select how many tickets you need and pay
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Show-up on time and enjoy your day!
What to expect
The Saint Patrick Centre is the only permanent exhibition in the World about Ireland’s Patron Saint. The story of Ireland begins in the words of Patrick- the Roman, the Slave, the Cleric and Saint.
Take a helicopter ride to all of the places important to the story of Patrick in Ireland in our IMAX Cinema.
How does it work?
1
Choose an available time slot
2
Select how many tickets you need and pay
3
Show-up on time and enjoy your day!
What to expect
Our 5 screen presentation reflects on the incredible story pf Saint Patrick and then flies you in a helicopter to all of the places in Ireland associated with him. Lasting just 20 minutes this is perfect for visitors on the move.
Find Us
The Saint Patrick Centre,
Saint Patrick’s Square,
Market Street, Downpatrick,
BT30 6LZ
Opening hours
Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
9am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 5pm July/August