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'Keep away' - Huge fire engulfs historic Convent Of Mercy in Downpatrick - live updates

The fire was first spotted at around 7pm
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Daily Express
· Jun 28, 2026
Downpatrick Convent Of Mercy on fire: 'Thoughts with firefighters' as smoke fills sky
This is a breaking story
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· Jun 28, 2026
Fire crews attending blaze at former convent building in Downpatrick
The listed building on St Patrick’s Avenue is was once home to the Convent of Mercy.
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