Saul, County Down

[1][2] The villages lies to the east of Downpatrick and has strong links with Saint Patrick.

The local chieftain, Dichu Mac Trichim, was converted and gave him a barn (Old Irish saball, hence the placename) for holding services.

Allegedly, Saint Patrick died in Saul Monastery on 17 March 461 and is buried in nearby Downpatrick.

The modern "Saint Patrick's Memorial Church" is built on the reputed spot of this building and includes a replica round tower.

The village has a soccer club and Gaelic football club St Patrick's GAC, formed in 1928.A recent revival of hurling and camogie began in 2022 after 30 years since it was last played in Saul.