This trail is named after General George S. Patton and covers the counties of Armagh and Down. Use the map above to navigative through the sites on the Eisenhower Trail, or scroll down and follow the link to our additional sites for the enthusiasts, which are not included on the main trail itinerary.
The outspoken and larger than life General reached the high point of his career during World War Two, when he led the US 7th Army in its invasion of Sicily and swept across Northern France at the head of the 3rd Army in the summer of 1944. Late that same year, Patton’s forces played a key role in defeating the German counterattack in the Battle of the Bulge, later liberating the country from the Nazi regime. Patton died in Germany in December 1945 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Patton in the Mournes with the 10th Infantry
Patton visited troops to inspect their training in Armagh and Down in March 1944, flying into Greencastle. He was known for his ‘colourful’ speeches, many of which he gave when visiting the troops in Northern Ireland. Women were not allowed in the vicinity when he was giving these talks, as his language was deemed unsuitable!
Patton in Northern Ireland
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Key for Map
Visitor Information in County Armagh
Armagh Visitor Information Centre
40 English Street
BT61 7BA
T: 028 3572 1800
Crossmaglen Visitor Information Centre
Newry Road
BT35 9GH
Visitor Information in County Down
Banbridge Visitor Information Centre
The Old Town Hall
1 Scarva Street
BT32 3DA
T : 028 4062 0232
Bangor Visitor Information Centre
34 Quay Street
BT20 5ED
T: 028 9127 0069
Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre
The St. Patrick Centre
53a Market Street
BT30 6LZ
T : 028 4461 2233
Hillsborough Visitor Information Centre
The Courthouse
The Square
BT26 6AG
T : 028 9268 9717
Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre
The Nautilus Centre
The Harbour, Kilkeel
BT34 4AG
T : 028 4176 2525
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade
BT33 0AA
T: 0284372 2222
Newry Visitor Information Centre
Bagenal’s Castle
Castle Street
BT34 2DA
T : 028 3031 3170
Newtownards Visitor Centre
31 Regent Street
BT23 4AD
T: 028 9182 6846
Portaferry Visitor Information Centre (Seasonal)
The Stables
Castle Street
BT22 1NZ
T : 028 4272 9882
Warrenpoint Visitor Information Centre
Church Street
BT35 9GH
