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The site of the abbey was one of several locations used to film scenes for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Another view of Inch Abbey, which is located by the Quoile Pondage Nature Reserve. Patrick banishing the snakes from Ireland originated. Patrick, and some believe that this is where the legend of St. It is believed that de Courcy commissioned one of the monks to rewrite the legends of St. The abbey’s main feature is its chancel (the space around the altar), which has three high windows. The abbey was established as a Cistercian monastery in the 12th century by the Norman knight John de Courcy. Down, where scenes for Game of Thrones were filmed. Patrick’s mission to spread Christianity in Ireland began. In no time at all (10 minutes to be exact), you’ll be at Inch Abbey, a ruined monastic site where St. Down countryside, with magnificent views of the Mourne Mountains in the distance. The steam engine journey will take you through the rolling Co. Photo: By Milepost98 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Down, one of 5 scenic train rides you should take when visiting Ireland. A steam engine train that travels on the heritage line in Co. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is close to the train station. The Catholic church in Downpatrick is St. A few miles away, Patrick is said to have converted the first person to Christianity at Saul. In the churchyard of Down Cathedral, you’ll find a boulder that marks the place where St. Patrick's reputed burial place outside Down Cathedral in Downpatrick. Today it is the site of Down Cathedral.īefore taking the train at Downpatrick Station, be sure to visit the Saint Patrick Visitors Centre a fascinating tourist attraction that retells the story of Ireland’s patron saint.įly to Ireland with Aer Lingus St. Photo: By Ardfern – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, ĭownpatrick takes its name from a fort that once stood on a hill overlooking the town. Down to begin your journey.ĭownpatrick is about 21 miles (34 km) from Belfast and is known as the burial place of Saints Patrick, Columba, and Brigit.
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