Come join us for Easter Fun at the Saint Patrick Centre, on Saturday 4th April – from 1.30pm to 3pm, make an Easter card and Easter Sun- catcher, at 3pm watch an Easter film Monday 6th of April from 1oam – 12.oo come along for some Easter crafts All activities are free but booking […]
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Martin O’Brien In Conversation with Sam McBride
On April 30th Martin O’Brien will be in conversation with investigative journalist and author Sam McBride. Sam is Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and the Sunday Independent newspapers. He also writes on Northern Ireland for The Economist and made a BBC film about the Northern Bank robbery. He is author of The Sunday Times bestseller Burned: The Inside Story of the ‘Cash-for-Ash’ Scandal and […]
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Lecture Series – Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA in conversation with Martin 0’Brien
THE SAINT PATRICK CENTRE CELEBRATES SILVER JUBILEE STORMONT Health Minister and former unionist leader Mike Nesbitt will share his story in Downpatrick as part of a wide-ranging programme to mark the 25th anniversary of The Saint Patrick Centre. Mr Nesbitt will be interviewed by award-winning journalist Martin O’Brien who has also lined up the new […]
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February Art Gallery – Southbound: Lecale to Carlingford Lough
Southbound: Lecale to Carlingford Lough is a month‑long photography exhibition by local photographer Simon McIlwaine, running throughout February at the St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick. Featuring 40 evocative images captured over four years, the exhibition traces the South Down coastline from Ballyhornan to Carlingford Lough. Blending classic seascapes with abstract, atmospheric compositions, Southbound invites visitors to slow down […]
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JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES
Are you passionate about heritage, culture and the story of Ireland’s patron saint? The Saint Patrick Visitor Centre in Downpatrick – a registered charity and the only permanent exhibition in the world dedicated to the story of St Patrick – is inviting applications for voluntary positions to our Board of Directors and Trustees
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Paul Archer & Campbell Archer – Art Exhibition
For the month of January 2026, the St Patrick Centre Art Gallery will be hosting an art exhibition by Paul Archer and Campbell Archer – abstract expressionist and fine artists.
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Visit Santa in Oz
The Saint Patrick Centre brings the magic of The Wizard of Oz to life this holiday season, combining the wonder of Oz with the joy of meeting Santa. Children will be guided through a sparkling winter wonderland, meet Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man, and finally arrive at Santa’s Emerald City workshop.
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Giving Tree
The Saint Patrick Centre Giving Tree – which helps everyone to support local familes most in need – returns to the Saint Patrick Centre in the spirit of Christmas and Saint Patrick
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Killyleagh Art Group Exhibition
The talented Killyleagh Art Group hold their Annual Exhibition at the Saint Patrick Centre Art gallery throughout December 2025.
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