Down Community Arts

03/06/2026

It's all happening this June in Downpatrick for the County Down Fleadh.

Check it out 👇

🎶✨ Traditions & Tales Evening ✨🎶

Join us on Wednesday 17th June for a memorable evening celebrating the music, stories and heritage of Downpatrick and the Lecale Peninsula.

🎼 will captivate audiences with the beautiful sounds of the Irish Harp.
Playing since the age of seven, Maria is passionate about preserving the harp's ancient traditions and its enduring place in Irish culture.

🎵 Seamus McClean, a four-time All-Ireland Champion from Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will showcase his incredible talent on the Uilleann Pipes.
Having begun his musical journey on the tin whistle at just three years old, Seamus has fast become one of Ireland's most accomplished traditional musicians.

📖 ✨ Duane Fitzsimons aka will bring the legends, folklore and fascinating history of the Lecale Peninsula to life through his engaging storytelling. Discover the tales, characters and heritage that have shaped this unique corner of County Down.

🌟 Enjoy an evening filled with music, storytelling, local history and cultural discovery as we celebrate the traditions that continue to inspire and connect our community.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
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⏰ 7pm
FREE ENTRY

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18/05/2026

We're so proud to be a part of a project that has the potential to be transformative for Downpatrick

12/05/2026

Don't forget to get down to The Saint Patrick Centre this Thursday evening and help DCA shape the future of the Grove Area in Downpatrick in partnership with the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group.

All ideas no matter how big, small or wacky are welcomed 😀

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Arts Council of Northern Ireland

29/04/2026

We are really looking forward to working with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on this project.

Down Community Arts will be delivering community arts projects for this new initiative and we'd love to know what the people of Downpatrick want.

15/04/2026

Take a bow Saintfield Community Association what a fantastic project with some outstanding work with artist Cecelia Halleron.

Thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for enabling us to keep delivering in rural communities across Newry Mourne and Down.

13/03/2026

05/03/2026

Another bunch of happy smiling faces through the door yesterday with St Patrick's Primary Saul.

All getting in the spirit and getting ready for St Patrick's Day 2026. We can't wait to see you there.

Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford
Arts Council of Northern Ireland

04/03/2026

The Vikings are coming with St Patrick's Primary Legamaddy.

☘️ Getting into the spirit of things for this year's St Patrick's Day 2026 ☘️

Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

17/02/2026

☘️And that's a wrap from today, great to see so many happy faces at the Museum for our St Patrick's Day Parade preparation.☘️

Cedar Integrated Primary School
St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
NMD Museums

17/02/2026

What a buzz this morning with St. Colmcille's Primary School, Downpatrick and Cedar Integrated Primary School

It's going to be a busy day at the St Patrick's Workshops at NMD Museums!

Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Visit Mourne Gullion Strangford