Downpatrick 's a town in County Down in Northern Ireland, about 33 km south of Belfast. It's the county town of Down with a rich history and strong connection to Saint Patrick. It'd 10,316 inhabitants recorded in the 2001 Census. Downpatrick's where the local council, Down District Council has its headquarters. Overview As the largest town in the Lecale area, Downpatrick's a commercial, recreational and administrative centre for the locality and serves as a hub for the nearby towns and villag… (More on Downpatrick)