Downpatrick
Dive into ancient history in one of Ireland's oldest towns — it was included in Ptolemy's list of Irish towns in 130 AD.
Overview
As one of Ireland's oldest towns, Downpatrick is teeming with historic landmarks. Overlooking the Quoile River, Inch Abbey features the beautiful ruins of a 12th-century monastery. Then, a short distance upstream, Quoile Castle offers a glimpse into the 1600s. But if you're looking for something even older, the Ballynoe Stone Circle dates back to Neolithic times, with this esoteric formation said to have a celestial connection.
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