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Free Family Fun on St Patrick's Day at Down County Museum

Down County Museum, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH

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Family fun abounds at the Down County Museum, Downpatrick this St Patrick's Day.

Before and after the Downpatrick parade, come and spend some time with us enjoying entertainment, music, dancing and craft, as well as our wonderful museum collections, and it's all free!

Brennan Miskelly McCormick School of Irish Dancing (11.30am-12noon and 3.30pm - 4pm) the talented dancers from will dazzle us with their flying feet.

Arts & Crafts

Sensory Workshops (booking is required)

Of course, our museum collections are open to inspire and intrigue visitors all day from 10 am to 4.30pm. We invite you to join us at Down County Museum this St. Patrick's Day.

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Please contact the organiser for any further information that's required.

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Season (17 Mar 2025)

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Down County Museum, DownpatrickDown County Museum is located in the old county Gaol of Down. It houses fascinating exhibitions on the history of Down as well as restored cells with life-size figures of prisoners and their gaolers.