Saint Patrick’s history in Armagh and how 17 churches were built on site Saint deemed ‘significant’
As St Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway across Ireland Sophie Clarke travelled to Armagh to find out more about the patron saint’s connection to the city ...
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Armagh
Festivities are underway across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for St Patrick's Day. Parades have taken place in Belfast, Londonderry, Enniskillen, Downpatrick, Newry and Armagh and ...
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St Patrick's Day: What's happening and where
There will be entertainment throughout the afternoon at the Grove and St Patrick's Square. See the full list of Newry and Downpatrick events, external. In Armagh, thousands of visitors are ...
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St Patrick's Day festivities take place across NI
Thousands of people have lined the streets in Belfast city centre for the annual St Patrick's Day parade. Parades also took place in Londonderry, Enniskillen, Downpatrick, Newry and Armagh and ...
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St Patrick (5th century AD)
Patrick's exact birthplace is unknown, but was probably in England or Wales. When he was 16, Patrick was captured by Irish pirates and taken as a slave to Ireland, where he worked as a herdsman.