Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass is a traditional Mass widely observed on Christmas Eve. It is a time of celebration in the Christian calendar when the...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Patrick and the pagans
In the Fifth Century a stranger who returned to Ireland did would go on to change the outlook of this island forever. Having been blown...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
The sugar ship sighting
As we walk along the clifftop just south of the sound between Guns Island and Ballyhornan we pass The Long Hole. It is a spectacular...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
Blood on English Street
As one of the oldest parts of Downpatrick, English Street has seen many comings and goings. The more surprising thing though is when you...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- Jun 1, 2018
- 2 min
Walk the Lecale Way
The Lecale way is a long distance walk from Downpatrick into Newcastle. I am delighted to announce that I have two signature tours now...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- May 23, 2018
- 2 min
Who were the Jordans?
Jordan's Castle is one of the six which stand in the small village of Ardglass on the County Down Coast. It was owned by the Jordan's who...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- May 21, 2018
- 2 min
Saint Patrick's Fury: Part 1
In the Catholic Church at Saul behind the altar, in a niche, is one of the most ancient Christian relics in Ireland. It is a portion of...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
DownTime
It's nearly time for DownTime, a brand new festival of horse racing, music, and culture in Downpatrick. The event is the brainchild of a...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- May 9, 2018
- 2 min
The Old Pads
How did people get around before we had cars? If you look at the fourth edition of the Ordnance Survey you will find the answer! For the...
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Duane Fitzsimons
- May 7, 2018
- 2 min
Europe's Oldest Ferry Service
Would you believe that the oldest ferry in Europe is not the one on the Mersey?! Well the Strangford Lough Ferry Service was first...
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