Light Trail is free family friendly town attraction

Light Trail is free family friendly town attraction

13 March 2024

LET there be light is the message which will be shining out of Downpatrick from this weekend.

A new temporary light art trail will open on Friday, running until Sunday, March 24 March.

The Light Trail is a free, family friendly attraction by Stellar Projects, featuring light and sound installations across four locations around Downpatrick. 

The installation has been commissioned through funding by the Department for Communities to bring people together and experience Downpatrick in a new way. 

Created by various artists, the four artworks will be lit from 6pm to 10pm each night, emitting light, sound and movement to create a fully immersive experience.  

The easy-to-follow trail takes in Downpatrick Arts Centre, Down Cathedral, The Grove and The Saint Patrick Centre. There is no starting point and the trail can be picked up at any location.

Newry, Mourne and Down Council chairperson Valerie Harte said: “This light trail is for the people of Downpatrick to enjoy and to help direct trade to the town centre to promote its nighttime economy.

“It is an exciting time with the forthcoming St Patrick’s Day programme of activities and we look forward to enjoying the next few weeks.” 

She continued: “The council recognises the difficulty that businesses faced in the wake of the recent flooding and continues to support traders and the regeneration of the town through this and other forthcoming initiatives

“Please do come along to experience this public art initiative and make a night of it.”