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Dún Briste and Downpatrick Head. Dún Briste literally means "broken fort" and refers to the fact that at one time the stack was connected to the mainland. It was severed from the mainland during a massive storm in 1393. The stack currently rises around 50 metres out of the water and is topped with a grassy crown.
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Dun Briste Sea Stack - Downpatrick Head Dun Briste Dun Briste is a truly incredible site to see but must be visited to appreciate its splendour. Dún Briste (Gaelic for Broken Fort) was once joined to the mainland. The sea stack stands 45 metres (150 fe et) tall.
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Downpatrick Head is a Signature Discovery Point on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Route and deservedly so. The headland and sea stack of Dún Briste (the broken fort) is as beautiful, dramatic and inspiring on wild and windy days as it is on calm and sunny days.
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Downpatrick Head is a remarkable stretch of coastline in County Mayo, Ireland. Famed far and wide for its iconic sea stack (Dun Briste) and dramatic cliffs, it's a must visit on your trip along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. This guide is going to tell you everything you need to know about Downpatrick Head.
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Sitting out in the wild Atlantic Ocean, Downpatrick Head is an area of unparalleled coastal beauty… It's no wonder St Patrick is said to have walked here!
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Dun Briste The big attraction at Downpatrick Head is the sea stack known as Dun Briste, which means "Broken Fort". It sits 228m offshore and is 45 metres high, 63 metres long and 23 metres wide. Now an undisturbed home for puffins, kittiwakes and cormorants, it's pretty impressive with its colourful rock strata and churning waters below.
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Downpatrick (from Irish Dún Pádraig, meaning ' Patrick's fort') [4] is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is on the Lecale peninsula, about 21 mi (34 km) south of Belfast. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dál Fiatach, the main ruling dynasty of Ulaid. Its cathedral is said to be the burial place of Saint Patrick. [5]
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Downpatrick Head Mayo drone This stunning location in North May o is where millions of years of geological formation meets folklore, legends, history both ancient and modern, including World War II and the birth of Christianity in Ireland.
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DownPatrick Head is a headland between Ballycastle village and the archaeological site of Ceide Fields. It commands breathtaking views on the Atlantic, the Staggs of Broadhaven to the west and high stunning cliffs to the east. Here Saint Patrick founded a church whose ruins can be seen todays.
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August 18, 2022 by Jade Poleon Updated: May 30, 2023 Downpatrick Head in North Mayo is a breathtaking headland defined by beautiful scenery. So, let us tell you why, when, and how to visit this remarkable landmark. Downpatrick Head is a spectacular location and point of interest along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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DownPatrick Head is one of two Signature Points on the Wild Atlantic Way in Mayo and hosts the 2014 Spirit of Place, a new installation to commemorate the natural power and richly-layered historical tales of the site.. It is located 3 miles north of Ballycastle village standing 126ft above the sea with fantastic views of the Atlantic, the Staggs of Broadhaven and high cliffs along the shore.
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Just a few kilometres north of Ballycastle village, County Mayo, is the windswept outcrop of Downpatrick Head. This is the perfect place to park up and stretch your legs with an invigorating coastal walk and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as your companion. St Patrick's legacy. The name Downpatrick is derived from a time when St.
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Downpatrick Head is a place of spectacular scenic and geological importance. One of the noted locations on the West of Ireland's world renowned "Wild Atlantic Way". A tourist location not to be missed if you are in the area of north Mayo. The sea stack is one of the most photographed cliff areas in Ireland.
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Downpatrick Head is a place of spectacular scenic and geological importance. One of the noted locations on the West of Ireland's world renowned "Wild Atlantic Way". A tourist location not to be missed if you are in the area of north Mayo. The sea stack is one of the most photographed cliff areas in Ireland. A note of caution should be.
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