Follow the footsteps of Saint Patrick who came to Ireland in 432AD
		Only 15mins drive from Oakleigh House bed and breakfast accommodation is Downpatrick Saint Patrick began his missionary work after his boat was swept into Strangford Lough by strong currents. The local chief gave him a barn and for 30years he converted the Irish to Christianity. He died at Saul in 461 and was buried in Downpatrick. See the ruins of St Tassach's church, one of Irelands earliest Christian churches at Raholp near Saul.
At Saul is a replica of an early church from where St Patrick preached to the Irish. Down Cathedral is late18th century restoration of a Benedictine Monastery built in 1183. In the graveyard is the grave of St Patrick marked by a stone slab. The cathedral has magnificent stained glass windows, box pews and organ.
	St Patrick's church, Saul		St. Patrick's grave
When in Downpatrick call in at The Down Civic Arts Centre based in the old Town Hall, and the Down County Museum located in the old county gaol of Down. Ride the only Irish standard gauge working railway museum with steam and diesel locomotives, old carriages signal cabin and engine shed. On your way home to Newcastle call in at Dundrum Castle on a hill overlooking Dundrum Bay.
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