Downpatrick's population is around 11,500, and it's one of the few towns in the UK that claims to be the final resting place of a saint.
Down Cathedral, and St Patrick's Grave
A cathedral has stood on Cathedral Hill in Downpatrick since the 12th century, when the Anglo-Norman knight John de Courcy established a Benedictine order there in 1177 after ousting the last King of the Dal Fiatach. Tradition holds that St Patrick was buried on the hill, and a large granite marker was added in the early 1900s to protect the grave from pilgrims who'd been known to take handfuls of earth home with them.
The Saint Patrick Centre
Downpatrick is also home to the Saint Patrick Centre, a £6.3 million exhibition complex that opened in 2001 as the only permanent visitor centre in the world dedicated to the saint. Plenty of history in one small town — just not a sweet-shop tradition to go with it.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Downpatrick and the rest of Northern Ireland included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Downpatrick?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is St Patrick really buried in Downpatrick?
Tradition says yes — Cathedral Hill, outside Down Cathedral, with a granite marker added in the early 1900s to protect the grave.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Downpatrick?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Downpatrick addresses.
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