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County Down takes its name from Downpatrick, the county town. The word "Down" appearing in any Irish place name comes from the Irish word Dún which usually refers to a fort. Downpatrick is named after the stronghold of Patrick, Ireland's patron saint.

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Q: How did Co Down in Ireland get its name?
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